Lakeland Financial Corporation reported a net income of $24.2 million for Q4 2024, a decrease of 18% compared to Q4 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.94, down 19% from $1.16 in the prior year quarter. However, net income increased 4% compared to Q3 2024, and diluted earnings per share improved by 3% on a linked quarter basis. The company's net interest margin also improved by 9 basis points on a linked quarter basis.
Net income decreased by 18% compared to the same quarter last year, but increased by 4% compared to the previous quarter.
Diluted earnings per share decreased by 19% compared to the same quarter last year, but improved by 3% compared to the previous quarter.
Net interest margin improved to 3.25%, a 9-basis point increase on a linked quarter basis.
Average loans grew by 4% year-over-year to $5.09 billion.
The company did not provide forward guidance in the earnings report.