Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Southside Bancshares reported a solid first quarter with net income of $21.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.71.
Loan Pipeline Growth
The loan pipeline is the largest in the last 24 to 36 months, exceeding $1.9 billion, with a balanced mix of 45% term loans and 55% construction loans.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
A restructuring of $120 million in securities and an increase in the net of brokered and public fund deposits resulted in a three basis point increase in net interest margin to 2.86%.
Strong Credit Quality
Despite an increase in nonperforming assets, credit quality remains strong with nonperforming assets at 0.39% of total assets.
Repurchase of Shares
After the quarter end, Southside Bancshares repurchased 196,419 shares at an average price of $26.82 per share.
Positive Market Outlook
The Texas economy is anticipated to grow at a faster pace than the overall projected US growth rate, contributing to overall market optimism.