Lakeland Financial Corporation reported a record quarterly net income of $22.8 million for Q3 2020, a 6% increase compared to Q3 2019. Diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $0.89. The company's performance was driven by strong results from its Commercial Banking, Wealth Advisory, and Retail Banking teams.
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was $22.8 million, a 6% increase versus the same period in 2019.
Diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $0.89 for the third quarter of 2020, versus $0.83 for the third quarter of 2019.
Average total loans for the third quarter of 2020 were $4.56 billion, an increase of 13% versus the third quarter 2019.
Total deposits grew 11% from September 30, 2019 to September 30, 2020.