Heartland Financial USA, Inc. reported a decrease in net income available to common stockholders and earnings per diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. However, the company experienced strong loan growth, increased fee revenue, and excellent credit metrics.
Quarterly loan growth of $357.8 million, or 4%, excluding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Quarterly non-time deposit growth of $219.4 million, or 1%.
Net income available to common stockholders was $47.9 million.
Diluted earnings per common share was $1.12.
HTLF Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan to consolidate its 11 separate bank charters. The consolidation project is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The ongoing financial benefits from consolidation are expected to be approximately $20.0 million when the project is completed.
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