Atlantic Union Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation reported a solid third quarter with net income available to common shareholders of $71.6 million and earnings per common share of $0.94. The company saw headwinds from COVID-19 abate, though loan balances excluding PPP declined due to high commercial real estate pay-offs and suppressed commercial line utilization.
Net income available to common shareholders was $71.6 million.
Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.94.
Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted operating earnings were $72.1 million.
The Company processed $391.8 million on 3,000 PPP loans for forgiveness in Q3 2021.
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Forward Guidance
Atlantic Union expects economic activity to pick up over the next several quarters and credit losses will remain historically low due to the positive economic outlook.
Positive Outlook
- Economic activity is expected to pick up over the next several quarters.
- Credit losses will remain historically low due to the positive economic outlook.
- Atlantic Union remains committed to generating sustainable, profitable growth.
- Atlantic Union is building long term value for its shareholders.
- Credit quality remains pristine.
Challenges Ahead
- Loan balances exclusive of PPP declined during the third quarter.
- Commercial real estate pay-offs were historically high.
- Commercial line utilization was suppressed due to excess liquidity.
- Decrease in PPP loan accretion included in interest income to $9.4 million in the third quarter of 2021 from $11.5 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- The third quarter net interest margin decreased 10 basis points to 3.05% from 3.15% in the previous quarter.