Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida reported net income of $30.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, with diluted earnings per share of $0.36. The company achieved nearly 7% annualized loan growth and 7% annualized customer deposit growth, demonstrating a turn in organic growth. Pre-tax pre-provision earnings increased by 3% quarter-over-quarter, and the balance sheet remained strong with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.8% and a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 9.64%.
The company achieved nearly 7% annualized loan growth and 7% annualized customer deposit growth, clearly showcasing the results of previous investments in banking teams across the state.
Tangible book value per share increased 20% annualized from the prior quarter to $16.20 as of September 30, 2024.
The balance sheet is one of the strongest in the industry, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.8% as of September 30, 2024, and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets increased to a strong 9.64%.
An additional provision for credit losses may be warranted in the fourth quarter of 2024 for Hurricane Milton, in a range between approximately $5 million and $10 million.
Seacoast anticipates continued organic growth driven by recent talent acquisitions and expects a decline in the cost of deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, the company expects to record an additional provision for credit losses related to Hurricane Milton.