Seacoast Banking delivered solid fourth quarter results with a 31% increase in net interest income, supported by strong organic loan growth and strategic acquisitions. Adjusted EPS was higher due to cost controls and increased interest income, despite integration expenses related to acquisitions.
Net income was $34.3 million, impacted by $18.1 million in merger costs and $23.4 million in credit provisions.
Adjusted EPS rose to $0.47 with strong pre-tax pre-provision earnings of $93.2 million.
Net interest income increased 31% QoQ, driven by organic loan growth and the VBI acquisition.
The efficiency ratio improved to 54.50% on an adjusted basis, reflecting disciplined cost control.
Management expressed optimism for stronger shareholder returns in 2026, especially in the second half of the year, backed by increased scale from acquisitions, improved efficiency, and capital flexibility.
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