Horizon Bancorp reported a net income of $14.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $25.2 million in the previous quarter. The company experienced net interest margin expansion and loan growth, while maintaining well-managed operating expenses.
Net interest margin increased to 2.50% compared to 2.43% in the linked quarter.
Commercial loans grew 11.2% annualized in the quarter, including $22.8 million in new equipment finance production and a $52.0 million increase in other commercial loans.
Total loans were $4.62 billion at period end, increasing by 18.2% annualized during the quarter.
Excellent asset quality with net charge-offs representing only 0.01% of average loans.
Horizon feels confident in their ability to continue to improve their net interest margin and the financial performance of the organization moving forward and are optimistic about their trajectory as they move into the second quarter.