Pinnacle Financial Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Pinnacle Financial Partners reported a net income per diluted common share of $1.26 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2019, compared to $1.23 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018, representing an increase of 2.4 percent.
Loans reached a record $19.8 billion, up 11.7% year-over-year.
Deposits totaled $20.2 billion, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year increase.
Revenues for the quarter were $253.6 million, up 2.5% from the fourth quarter of 2018.
Return on average assets was 1.38% for the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Forward Guidance
Pinnacle anticipates continued stabilization in the yield curve, which should help stabilize the net interest margin in 2020. Expense growth is expected to be in the mid- to high-single digit percentage increases for 2020, with cash incentives targeted at approximately $50 million.
Positive Outlook
- High-single to low-double digit loan growth is achievable in 2020.
- Focus on growing low-cost core deposits.
- Continued focus on maintaining asset quality and growing EPS.
- Anticipated continued stabilization in the yield curve.
- Expect to keep expense growth to the mid- to high-single digit percentage increases for 2020.
Challenges Ahead
- Volatility in the interest rate environment impacted margins during 2019.
- Increased expense run rates due to the addition of Advocate Capital.
- Continued hiring, especially with the build out in Atlanta, will increase expenses.
- If revenues do not materialize at the planned growth rates, there may be a need to reduce cash incentives.
- Interest rate backdrop during 2019.