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ABILENE, Texas - First Financial Bankshares , Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN) reported first quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, while revenue fell slightly short of estimates. The stock showed no significant movement following the announcement.
The Texas-based bank posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.43 for the quarter, beating the analyst consensus of $0.39 by $0.04. Revenue came in at $149.02 million, just below the $149.48 million analysts had projected.
First Financial (NYSE:SSB)’s net income rose to $61.35 million in Q1 2025, up from $53.40 million in the same quarter last year. Net interest income increased to $118.79 million, compared to $100.24 million YoY, driven by balance sheet growth and improved net interest margin.
"Our improved results from first quarter 2024 were primarily due to an increase in net interest income related to our balance sheet growth over the previous year," said F. Scott Dueser, Chairman and CEO.
The company’s net interest margin expanded to 3.74% in Q1 2025, up from 3.34% in Q1 2024. Average interest-earning assets grew to $13.16 billion, compared to $12.37 billion a year ago.
First Financial recorded a provision for credit losses of $3.53 million in Q1 2025, up from $808,000 in the same period last year. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and foreclosed assets increased to 0.78% from 0.51% YoY.
Total (EPA:TTEF) deposits and repurchase agreements reached $12.52 billion at quarter-end, growing 12.10% annualized from the previous quarter. The company’s efficiency ratio improved to 46.36% from 48.37% in Q1 2024.
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