Dec 31, 2024

First Financial Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported earnings with strong growth in earnings, loans and deposits.

Key Takeaways

First Financial Bankshares reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024 with earnings of $62.32 million, up from $45.98 million in the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.43, compared to $0.32 in Q4 2023. The company saw growth in net interest income and noninterest income, while managing noninterest expenses.

Net income for Q4 2024 was $62.32 million, an increase from $45.98 million in Q4 2023.

Diluted earnings per share for Q4 2024 were $0.43, up from $0.32 in Q4 2023.

Net interest income for Q4 2024 was $116.12 million, compared to $97.51 million in Q4 2023.

Total assets reached $13.98 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $13.11 billion at the end of 2023.

Total Revenue
$147M
Previous year: $119M
+23.1%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.32
+34.4%
Net Interest Margin
3.67%
Previous year: 3.33%
+10.2%
Efficiency Ratio
46.81%
Previous year: 51.97%
-9.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$260M
Previous year: $281M
-7.6%
Free Cash Flow
$68.1M
Total Assets
$14B
Previous year: $13.1B
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company will maintain focus on sustaining momentum, adhering to sound banking practices, and managing the impact of interest rates, regulations, and the economy.

Positive Outlook

  • Focus on maintaining momentum gained in 2024.
  • Commitment to sound fundamental banking practices.
  • Active management of interest rate impacts.
  • Proactive approach to regulatory changes.
  • Strategic navigation of the economic environment.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential impact of current interest rate environment.
  • Challenges posed by regulatory landscape.
  • Uncertainty in the economic environment.
  • Possible fluctuations in consumer spending.
  • Competition from other financial institutions.