South Plains Financial, Inc. delivered strong first quarter results with net income of $12.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.72. The company experienced solid deposit growth, healthy margin expansion, and loan growth in line with expectations, while also strengthening its credit quality.
Net income for Q1 2025 was $12.3 million, an increase from $10.9 million in Q1 2024.
Diluted earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $0.72, up from $0.64 in Q1 2024.
Net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, improved to 3.81% in Q1 2025 from 3.56% in Q1 2024.
Nonperforming assets to total assets decreased to 0.16% at March 31, 2025, from 0.58% at December 31, 2024.
South Plains Financial, Inc. is optimistic about its future growth, leveraging its strong liquidity, capital, and team to expand in both metropolitan and rural markets, while maintaining a conservative credit culture.