Southern Missouri Bancorp reported net income of $15.683 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a 38.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily due to increased net interest income and noninterest income, partially offset by higher noninterest expense, income taxes, and provision for credit losses. Diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.39.
Net income increased by 38.7% to $15.683 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $11.307 million in the prior fiscal year.
Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.39, up from $0.99 in the same quarter last year, marking a 40.4% increase.
Net interest income grew by 14.4% to $39.479 million, with the net interest margin expanding by 24 basis points to 3.39%.
Noninterest income increased by 19.4% to $6.666 million, primarily due to the absence of a net realized loss on sale of AFS securities and increases in other loan fees and deposit account charges.
Management expects continued asset growth through loan originations and investment securities purchases, funded primarily by deposits from retail and commercial clients, public units, brokered funding, and FHLB borrowings. The Company will continue to manage its balance sheet to maximize earnings while maintaining sound risk management practices.