Lakeland Financial Reports Earnings Beat Despite Revenue Miss
Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.13 compared to the estimated $1.08. However, revenue came in at $70.9 million, below forecasts of $72.25 million. The company's net income rose 5% year-over-year to $28.4 million, supported by a 6% increase in average loans and an improved net interest margin. Loan growth was driven primarily by commercial and industrial lending as well as consumer loan segments, which saw increases of 10% and 16%, respectively. The CEO highlighted the company's strong performance from its organic growth strategy. Net interest income rose to $58.3 million due to a tighter funding cost differential. Credit quality remained robust with minimal net charge-offs and lower nonperforming assets, down 36%. Noninterest income also increased by 9%, aided by higher wealth advisory fees and bank-owned life insurance earnings.
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