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Jun 30, 2023
Peoples Bancorp Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported strong earnings, driven by the Limestone merger and organic growth, while making strategic investments for future growth.
Key Takeaways
Peoples Bancorp announced solid Q2 2023 results, marked by a net income of $21.1 million and diluted EPS of $0.64. The results were positively impacted by the Limestone Bank merger, although acquisition-related expenses and provisions for credit losses related to acquired loans had a negative impact. Excluding non-core expenses, the adjusted efficiency ratio improved to 53.3%.
Net income totaled $21.1 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.64, impacted by acquisition-related expenses and provision for credit losses related to the Limestone merger.
Net interest income increased by $12 million, or 16% compared to the linked quarter, while fee-based income grew by $1.6 million, or 8% compared to the linked quarter.
The adjusted efficiency ratio, excluding non-core expenses, improved to 53.3% from 57.2% in the linked quarter.
Organic loan portfolio grew by $146 million, or 12% annualized, excluding Limestone acquired balances, led by growth in construction loans.
Peoples Bancorp
Peoples Bancorp
Forward Guidance
Peoples Bancorp anticipates continued growth in net interest income due to the Limestone merger and higher market interest rates. While some margin compression is expected, the net interest margin is projected to be between 4.4% and 4.6% for 2023. The company expects organic loan growth between 6% and 8% and anticipates a 22% to 24% increase in total non-interest expense for 2023, excluding acquisition-related expenses. The efficiency ratio, excluding onetime expenses, is expected to be between 55% and 57% for the full year.
Positive Outlook
- Net interest income is expected to continue to grow due to the Limestone merger and higher market interest rates.
- Organic loan growth is projected to be between 6% and 8%.
- Fee-based income percentage growth is expected to be in the low to mid-double digits compared to 2022.
- The company anticipates recognizing 30% in projected cost savings associated with the Limestone merger within the calendar year.
- Diluted EPS for 2024 is expected to exceed 2023 on a reported basis.
Challenges Ahead
- Some minor compression in margin is expected through the last two quarters of the year due to the impact of Limestone and increased funding costs.
- There is a potential variable impact to the anticipated margin from the recognition of accretion income from the Limestone merger.
- The company anticipates between $4 million and $5 million in remaining acquisition-related expenses that will be recorded during the third quarter.
- Current core consensus estimates for 2023 diluted EPS is $3.66, but the company expects to beat consensus estimates, excluding acquisition-related expenses and a onetime provision for credit losses for the acquired Limestone loans.
- Investments in both people and technology as the company proceeds through the remainder of this year in preparation to cross $10 billion.