BOK Financial reports Q1 EPS $2.43, consensus $2.31

The company’s tangible common equity ratio, a non-GAAP measure, was 8.46 percent at March 31, 2023 and 7.63 percent at December 31, 2022. The tangible common equity ratio is primarily based on total shareholders’ equity, which includes unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities. Adjusted for all unrealized securities portfolio gains and losses, including those in the investment portfolio, the tangible common equity ratio would be 8.22 percent. The company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.19 percent at March 31, 2023. In addition, the company’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.20 percent, total capital ratio was 13.21 percent, and leverage ratio was 9.94 percent at March 31, 2023. At December 31, 2022, the company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.69 percent, Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.71 percent, total capital ratio was 12.67 percent, and leverage ratio was 9.91 percent. Stacy Kymes, president and chief executive officer, stated, "The strong financial results in the first quarter are a testament to our diverse business model, strong operating geographies, and disciplined approach to risk management that has long been critical to our ability to sustain success. Our peer-leading tangible capital ratio paired with our balance sheet liquidity have served us well over the last 45 days with the disruptions in our sector. The disruptions and almost unprecedented level of rate volatility in the quarter have demonstrated our ability to both manage critical risks well while also continuing to post strong financial results for our shareholders. In fact, this quarter was the second highest pre-provision net revenue in our history. The first quarter showed sustained revenue in our non-interest income businesses, continued loan growth, and an efficiency ratio below 57 percent. While we cannot be totally immune from the macro economy, we believe this is exactly the environment where we can be most differentiated. Our interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk management are strong and we remain focused on increasing top line revenue in exceptional growth markets."