Midland States Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $19.5 million, or $0.86 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter of 2021. The results were driven by solid loan growth, improved asset quality, net interest margin expansion, and growth in wealth management revenue.
Delivered a strong quarter driven by positive trends across most areas of operations.
Loan growth was driven by new additions to the commercial banking team and increasing demand.
Improved asset quality and net interest margin expansion due to the elimination of higher cost funding sources.
Wealth management revenue grew following the acquisition of ATG Trust Company.
The Company expects to see a continuation of these positive trends in the fourth quarter. They anticipate continued quality balance sheet growth, leading to a higher level of net interest income, additional operating leverage, and further improvement in profitability.