Five Star reports Q2 EPS 51c, consensus 49c

Reports Q2 revenue $30.7M, consensus $28.7M. James E. Beckwith, CEO, commented on the financial results: “We delivered strong second quarter results driven by continued momentum in the markets we serve. Total loans increased by $157.2 million, or 20.2% when annualized, and total deposits increased by $193.9 million, or 26.2% when annualized, which we attribute to the growing demand for our differentiated customer experience and the strength of our team. We are seeing a positive turn in net interest margin with a 25 basis point increase from 3.14% in the first quarter to 3.39% in the second quarter of 2024. We are pleased to have decreased short-term borrowings from $120.0 million to zero. We are also pleased that, in addition to a first quarter cash dividend in 2024, we declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.20 per share, exemplifying our focus on shareholder value. To safeguard this value, we diligently monitor changing market conditions and are confident in the Bank’s resilience in any interest rate environment.”