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Sep 30, 2024
Home BancShares Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Home BancShares delivered strong Q3 results, while shifting into hurricane mode.
Key Takeaways
Home BancShares, Inc. reported a strong third quarter with a net income of $100.0 million, or $0.50 diluted earnings per share. The quarter was impacted by Hurricane Helene, which led to an increase in the loan loss reserve. Despite the hurricane's impact, the company achieved a 1.74% return on average assets.
Net income for Q3 2024 was $100.0 million, or $0.50 diluted earnings per share.
The company recorded $18.9 million in credit loss expense, including $16.7 million for an additional hurricane reserve.
Net interest margin was 4.28% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024.
Total loans receivable were $14.82 billion at September 30, 2024.
Home BancShares
Home BancShares
Forward Guidance
The company's performance was impacted by Hurricane Helene, which required an increase in loan loss reserves. The company expects to navigate the challenges posed by the hurricane and maintain a strong balance sheet.
Positive Outlook
- Strong revenue generation
- Solid pre-tax, pre-provision net income (PPNR)
- Adequate net available internal liquidity of $2.50 billion
- Access to significant external liquidity, totaling $3.15 billion
- High common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 14.7%
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of Hurricane Helene on earnings
- Increase in credit loss expense due to hurricane reserve
- Potential increase in interest expense due to uninsured deposits
- Slight increase in non-performing loans to total loans to 0.68%
- Decrease in total deposits to $16.71 billion