Commerce Bancshares reports Q4 EPS 84c, consensus 85c

Reports Q4 revenue $393.3M, consensus $386.34M. “We are pleased with our fourth quarter results,” said John Kemper, President and CEO. “These results reflect the strength of our core deposit base, the impact of higher earning asset yields, and the contribution from key non-interest income categories, notably trust, bank card and deposit fees. Net interest income was generally flat to the previous quarter, while the net interest margin expanded six basis points. Non-interest income comprised 36.8% of total revenue. Our results included a one-time FDIC special assessment of $16 million.” “On the balance sheet,” Kemper added, “the final tranches of FHLB advances and brokered deposits matured during the quarter as planned. More than offsetting these brokered deposit maturities, we saw deposit growth across our three business segments of $674 million, resulting in a period end net deposit increase of $273 million. We continue to maintain ample levels of liquidity and capital, which positions us well moving into 2024. Book value per share increased 14.4% during the quarter as interest rates declined. Credit quality of the loan portfolio remains strong with non-accrual loans at .04% of total loans, down one basis point from the previous quarter and prior year.”