Enterprise Financial Services Corp delivered a positive start to 2025 with increased net income and net interest margin, driven by proactive balance sheet management and deposit cost control. The company also announced a strategic branch acquisition to strengthen its market position.
Net income increased to $50.0 million, up from $40.4 million in the prior year quarter.
Diluted EPS rose to $1.31, compared to $1.05 in the prior year quarter.
Net interest margin expanded to 4.15%, a 2 basis point increase from the linked and prior year quarters.
Nonperforming assets increased significantly to $113.2 million, primarily due to two commercial banking relationships filing bankruptcy, although the loans are considered well-secured.
The company announced a strategic branch acquisition in Arizona and Kansas expected to close in early Q4 2025, which is anticipated to strengthen their position and accelerate growth in existing markets. They also increased the quarterly common stock dividend.