Key Takeaways:
- SBCF reported Q2 revenue of $209.9M, missing the $214M consensus
- EPS of $0.61 came in slightly below the $0.613 estimate
- The bank faces headwinds from a challenging interest rate environment
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SBCF misses Q2 estimates as revenue falls short of $214M consensus
Southside Bancshares Inc. reported Q2 revenue of $209.9 million, missing the $214 million consensus estimate by about 2%, while earnings per share of $0.61 fell just short of the $0.613 forecast.
"The quarter reflected continued pressure on net interest income amid a shifting rate environment," Chief Executive Officer Lee Gibson said in a statement. The bank did not disclose updated guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Revenue of $209.9 million compared with the $214 million analysts had expected, a miss of roughly $4.1 million. EPS of $0.61 was $0.003 below the consensus estimate of $0.613. The bank did not provide a year-ago comparison or disclose net interest margin or provision for credit losses in the preliminary release.
The miss comes as regional banks across the US contend with compressed net interest margins following the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle. SBCF, which operates primarily in Texas, faces particular pressure from deposit competition and loan growth moderation. Investors will watch for further details on the bank's net interest income trajectory when management holds its earnings call.
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