The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with strong financial performance and asset quality improvements being notable positives. However, challenges such as loan declines and potential revenue pressures due to a slower growth environment and fee income declines also featured prominently.
Company Guidance
During the first quarter of 2025, Fulton Financial reported an increase in operating earnings per share to $0.52, a $0.04 rise from the previous quarter, driven by positive operating leverage and strong balance sheet management. The company achieved a quarterly operating efficiency ratio of 56.7%, an operating return on assets of 1.25%, and an operating return on average tangible common equity of 15.95%. Tangible book value per share increased by 13.8% on an annualized basis. The bank saw a $200 million, or 3%, growth in deposits, primarily in interest-bearing money market products, despite a $105 million decline in broker deposits. However, total loans declined by $182 million due to strategic actions, including a $38 million drop in indirect auto balances and a $231 million decrease in commercial construction balances. The loan-to-deposit ratio decreased to 91%. The net interest margin increased slightly to 3.43%, while net interest income was $251 million, a $2.5 million decrease from the prior quarter. Non-interest income was $67.2 million, and non-interest expense on an operating basis was $182.9 million, a reduction of $7.8 million from the previous quarter. Provision expense was reduced by $2.8 million to $13.9 million, and the allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio increased to 159%. Despite a stable credit environment, the company remains cautious due to macroeconomic uncertainties. Fulton Financial confirmed its 2025 operating guidance but noted that net interest income and non-interest income might trend towards the lower half of the guidance range due to potential slower growth and anticipated interest rate cuts.
Strong Financial Performance
Operating earnings per share increased by $0.04 to $0.52, with a strong balance sheet and revenue exceeding expectations. The operating efficiency ratio improved to 56.7%, operating return on assets increased to 1.25%, and operating return on average tangible common equity grew to 15.95%.
Customer Deposit Growth
Solid customer deposit growth was reported, with total deposits increasing by $200 million or 3%, driven by interest-bearing money market products. The average cost of total deposits decreased by eleven basis points to 2.03%.
Asset Quality Improvement
Non-performing loan (NPL) to total loan ratio declined due to accelerated resolution of troubled assets. Net charge-offs decreased by one basis point linked quarter, and the allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio increased to 159%.
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Fulton Financial (FULT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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FULT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 15, 2025
$16.03
$15.97
-0.37%
Jan 21, 2025
$20.90
$20.42
-2.30%
Oct 15, 2024
$17.91
$18.30
+2.18%
Jul 17, 2024
$18.28
$19.09
+4.43%
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Fulton Financial Corp (FULT) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 22, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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