First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

First Mid Bancshares, Inc.
First Mid Bancshares, Inc.

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MATTOON, Ill., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Highlights

  • Net income of $20.5 million, or $0.86 diluted EPS

  • Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $22.3 million, or $0.93 diluted EPS

  • Strong asset quality performance with minimal net charge offs and lower classifieds

  • Insurance revenues drive record high quarter of noninterest income

  • Named Top Workplace by USA Today

  • Board of Directors declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share

“Coming off an eventful year for our industry, I am pleased with the way we started 2024,” said Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The benefits of adding Blackhawk are shining through with a stable core margin, significant liquidity, and continued asset quality strength. Our revenue diversification continues to be a differentiator for us as we achieved a new record high in noninterest income on the growth and seasonality in insurance revenues.   Finally, I am extremely proud of the national recognition to be named a top workplace by USA Today. We understand and foster an environment where we prioritize a culture of engagement where our employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to a broader mission of serving our customers and communities.”

Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the first quarter of 2024 decreased by $2.0 million, or 3.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The decline was primarily the result of lower loan balances and less accretion income. Interest income declined by $2.3 million in the quarter, which included a decline of $0.9 million in accretion income. Accretion income in the period totaled $3.6 million. Interest expense declined $0.3 million in the quarter primarily driven by less FHLB borrowings outstanding on an increase in overall liquidity position.            

In comparison to the first quarter of 2023, net interest income increased $12.3 million, or 28.4%.   The increase was primarily driven by the addition of Blackhawk. For the same period, interest income increased by $24.0 million, while interest expense increased $11.7 million.                  

Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis (non-GAAP), was 3.25% for the first quarter of 2024. While this was an 8 basis point decline compared to the prior quarter, the margin only declined by 2 basis points when the decline of $0.9 million in accretion income is considered.   Earning asset yields declined by 2 basis points and the average cost of funds increased 6 basis points.