Peoples Financial Services Corp. reported a strong fourth quarter with net income reaching $8.2 million, a 62.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share also saw a significant rise, driven by decreases in loan loss provisions and increases in noninterest income.
Net income for Q4 2020 was $8.2 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, a 62.6% increase year-over-year.
Core net income for Q4 2020 was $8.0 million, or $1.10 per share, compared to $4.9 million, or $0.67 per share in Q4 2019.
Deposits grew by $80.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Loans in deferral at December 31, 2020 totaled $6.1 million, representing 0.3% of total outstanding loan balances, excluding PPP loans.