Triumph Financial reported net income of $3.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024. The results were impacted by a freight recession, credit costs, and planned investments in initiatives like LoadPay. TriumphPay's proportion of all brokered freight reached approximately 44%.
Freight market softness continued, impacting factoring volumes and net interest income.
Credit costs were a drag on earnings, primarily due to equipment finance and construction lending growth.
Planned investments in initiatives like LoadPay increased noninterest expense.
TriumphPay's run-rate proportion of all brokered freight is approximately 44%, with progress towards 50% by the end of 2024.
The first quarter was a disappointment for earnings, but a positive development in advancing our long-term vision. Unless seasonal patterns soon lead to increased activity and pricing, I do not see the seasonal benefit returning for the second quarter.