Strong Earnings Growth
Synovus reported GAAP and adjusted earnings per share of $1.30, with adjusted earnings per share increasing 4% from the previous quarter and 65% year-over-year. Excluding the FDIC special assessment, adjusted earnings per share rose 53%.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded to 3.35%, up 7 basis points from the previous quarter, driven by effective deposit repricing and a stable Fed funds environment.
Loan Production and Growth
Funded loan production was the highest since Q4 2022, leading to loan growth of $40 million. Lending momentum accelerated with 8% annualized growth in high-growth segments.
Improved Credit Performance
Net charge-offs declined to 20 basis points, with improvement in broad-based credit metrics. Non-performing loans improved to 0.67% of total loans.
Capital and Liquidity Position
Common equity Tier 1 ratio was 10.75% and total risk-based capital was 13.65%. The company also completed $120 million of share repurchases in Q1.