First Financial reports Q1 EPS 93c, consensus 98c

The net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was 3.53% compared to the 3.96% reported at March 31, 2023. “We are pleased with our first quarter results, as we experienced another quarter of solid loan growth,” said Norman Lowery, President and CEO. “Our balance sheet is strong, our asset quality is stable, and our capital levels remain strong.”