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Mar 31

ServisFirst Q1 2025 Earnings Report

ServisFirst reported strong growth in earnings, loans, and deposits in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

ServisFirst Bancshares delivered a solid first quarter, with net income rising 26% YoY, EPS at $1.16, and 9% annualized loan growth. Capital ratios improved and operating expenses remained well-controlled.

Net income reached $63,224,000, a 26.4% increase from Q1 2024

EPS rose to $1.16, with matching non-GAAP EPS

Deposits grew $885,602,000 during the quarter

Efficiency ratio improved to 34.97%, reflecting disciplined expense management

Total Revenue
$132M
Previous year: $111M
+18.4%
EPS
$1.16
Previous year: $0.94
+23.4%
Net interest margin
2.92%
Previous year: 2.66%
+9.8%
Efficiency ratio
34.97%
Previous year: 43.3%
-19.2%
Return on avg. assets
1.45%
Previous year: 1.26%
+15.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.35B
Previous year: $78.7M
+4155.9%
Total Assets
$18.6B
Previous year: $15.7B
+18.5%

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Forward Guidance

Management expressed confidence in continued growth, citing strong liquidity, capital ratios, and repricing of fixed rate loans, while also monitoring asset quality trends.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong balance sheet and liquidity position
  • 9% annualized loan growth driven by organic activity
  • Fixed rate loan repricing expected to benefit NIM
  • Non-interest expenses remained contained
  • Capital ratios continue to strengthen

Challenges Ahead

  • Increase in non-performing assets due to two specific relationships
  • Net charge-offs rose significantly from last year
  • Net interest margin declined slightly QoQ
  • Non-interest income down YoY due to BOLI impact
  • Some margin compression from lower loan and investment yields