Tompkins Financial reports Q1 EPS $1.18, consensus $1.15

Reports Q1 tangible book value per share $39.85. Reports Q1 CET1 capital ratio 9.08%. Tompkins President and CEO, Stephen Romaine, commented, “In the first quarter we saw positive earnings momentum and continue to be well positioned with strong capital and liquidity. For the quarter we saw continued loan growth with a year-over-year increase of 7.0%, moderation in deposit cost increases, and 8.5% growth in noninterest income. We remain focused on noninterest expenses, which were lower in the first quarter compared to prior year. As the industry challenges continue in light of the current economic environment, we plan to leverage the strength of our balance sheet and drive growth through quality customer relationships.”