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Dec 31, 2023

Prosperity Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Prosperity Bancshares reported a decrease in net income and earnings per share for Q4 2023 due to increased interest and noninterest expenses, including an FDIC special assessment and merger-related costs.

Key Takeaways

Prosperity Bancshares reported a net income of $95.5 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for Q4 2023. Excluding the FDIC special assessment and merger-related expenses, net income was $111.4 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. The quarter was impacted by a $19.9 million FDIC special assessment. Net interest margin increased slightly to 2.75%.

Net income was $95.5 million, or $1.02 per diluted share; excluding FDIC special assessment and merger costs, net income was $111.4 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.

Loans, excluding Warehouse Purchase Program loans, increased by $2.259 billion, or 12.5% during 2023.

Borrowings decreased by $525.0 million during the fourth quarter 2023.

Net interest margin increased 3 basis points to 2.75% during the fourth quarter 2023.

Total Revenue
$274M
Previous year: $294M
-6.9%
EPS
$1.19
Previous year: $1.51
-21.2%
Non-Perf Assets / Avg Int-Earn Assets
0.21%
Cash and Equivalents
$458M
Previous year: $424M
+8.1%
Free Cash Flow
$23.3M
Previous year: -$8.65M
-369.5%
Total Assets
$38.5B
Previous year: $37.7B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

Prosperity expects net interest margin to expand to historically normal levels as assets reprice, increasing earnings per share, and anticipates a strong core deposit base with 36% of deposits in noninterest-bearing accounts.

Positive Outlook

  • Net interest margin will continue to expand to historically normal levels.
  • Asset repricing will increase earnings per share.
  • Company has a strong core deposit base.
  • 36% of deposits are in noninterest-bearing accounts.
  • Company has flexibility in pursuing strategic opportunities.

Challenges Ahead

  • Recent interest rate increases.
  • Increase in interest expense.
  • Increase in noninterest expense.
  • FDIC special assessment of $19.9 million.
  • Merger related expenses.