Simmons First National Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2020, with net income increasing by 61.9% compared to the same period in 2019. The company's performance was bolstered by recent mergers and strategic branch sales.
Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, was $77.2 million, compared to $47.7 million for the same period in 2019.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.68, an increase of $0.17 compared to the prior year.
Total loans were $14.4 billion at March 31, 2020, an increase of $2.6 billion, or 22.4%, compared to March 31, 2019.
Total deposits were $15.6 billion at March 31, 2020, an increase of $3.6 billion, or 29.8%, since March 31, 2019.
The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and is ready to assist its customers and communities during these unprecedented times. They maintain strong liquidity and capital to weather critical economic conditions.
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