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Mar 31

Simmons Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Simmons reported Q1 2025 results with stable revenue and net income despite higher loan loss provisions.

Key Takeaways

Simmons First National Corporation posted modest earnings for Q1 2025, with steady net interest income and growth in noninterest income. Despite pressure from two large nonperforming loans and a related fraud event, the company managed to expand its net interest margin for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Net interest income held steady at $163.4 million.

Noninterest income rose to $46.2 million due to stronger fee generation.

Net income fell to $32.4 million amid a $15.6 million provision for two credit relationships.

Net interest margin improved to 2.95%, marking its fourth straight quarterly increase.

Total Revenue
$210M
Previous year: $195M
+7.4%
EPS
$0.26
Previous year: $0.32
-18.8%
Efficiency Ratio
66.94%
Previous year: 69.41%
-3.6%
Book Value Per Share
$28
Previous year: $27.4
+2.3%
Tangible Book Value
$16.8
Previous year: $16
+4.9%
Total Assets
$26.8B
Previous year: $27.4B
-2.1%

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Forward Guidance

Simmons emphasized cautious optimism, citing stronger lending pipelines but economic headwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • Net interest margin has expanded for four consecutive quarters.
  • Cost of deposits declined, improving funding efficiency.
  • Customer deposits increased by $183 million.
  • Commercial loan pipeline grew 43% QoQ.
  • Tangible common equity ratio improved to 8.34%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Provision for credit losses jumped to $26.8 million due to two troubled loans.
  • Net income declined 33% sequentially.
  • Nonperforming loans rose significantly to $152.3 million.
  • A $4.3 million fraud-related charge impacted noninterest expense.
  • Loan yield fell to 6.20% from 6.32% QoQ.