Net Interest Margin Expansion
First Horizon achieved a 9 basis point increase in net interest margin, reaching 3.42%, driven by a 27 basis point decline in average total deposit costs.
Strong Capital Management
The company repurchased $360 million of stock in the first quarter, reflecting a strategic deployment of excess capital, and maintained a CET1 ratio of 10.9%.
Robust Credit Performance
Credit performance remained strong with a charge-off ratio of 19 basis points, consistent with prior performance, and an ACL to loans ratio increased to 1.45%.
Expense Reduction
First Horizon managed to reduce expenses by $20 million, excluding deferred compensation, evidencing efficient expense management.
Countercyclical Business Strength
The countercyclical businesses provided a natural revenue hedge, supporting earnings stability amidst economic fluctuations.