BOK Financial reports Q3 EPS $2.04, consensus $2.09

Net interest revenue totaled $300.9 million, a decrease of $21.4 million compared to the prior quarter. Net interest margin was 2.69 percent compared to 3.00 percent. Growth in low-spread U.S. government agency residential mortgage-backed trading assets drove an 8 basis point decline in net interest margin with deposit repricing activity primarily driving the remaining 23 basis point reduction. For the third quarter of 2023, our core net interest margin excluding trading activities, a non-GAAP measure, was 3.14 percent compared to 3.36 percent in the prior quarter. The company’s tangible common equity ratio, a non-GAAP measure, was 7.74 percent at September 30, 2023 and 7.79 percent at June 30, 2023. 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 7.35 percent. The company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.06 percent at September 30, 2023. In addition, the company’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.07 percent, total capital ratio was 13.16 percent, and leverage ratio was 9.52 percent at September 30, 2023. At June 30, 2023, the company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.13 percent, Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.13 percent, total capital ratio was 13.24 percent, and leverage ratio was 9.75 percent. CEO Stacy Kymes stated, “We recognized another solid quarter of earnings driven by our diverse business model, which prudently balances interest revenue with non-interest revenues and allows us to perform well in a multitude of business climates. Non-interest revenues now represent 40% of our total revenues. In addition, we continue to focus on opportunities for growth given the economic vitality of our core geographic footprint as we take advantage of our capital and liquidity strengths. We have increased loans almost 9% over the previous year and our core commercial and industrial loans are up 8% from last year. We’re focused on investing in growth initiatives like our San Antonio expansion, which will drive long-term shareholder value. We have consistently proven that our business diversification coupled with our outstanding team outperforms against strong headwinds.”