1. EFSI's Q4 2024 net income rose 80.7% from Q3 2024. 2. Quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share announced for February 2025. 3. Noninterest income surged by 62.3% due to a sale-leaseback transaction. 4. Net interest margin remained stable at 3.03%, supported by higher loan yields. 5. Total deposits increased by 29.2 million, enhancing liquidity.
Strong earnings growth and increased dividends typically signal positive investor sentiment. Similar results have previously led to price surges in financial stocks.
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BERRYVILLE, Va., Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (OTCQX: EFSI), the holding company for Bank of Clarke, whose divisions include Bank of Clarke Wealth Management, announced its fourth quarter 2024 results. On January 22, 2025, the Board of Directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2025.
Net income was $6.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2024. The following table presents selected financial performance highlights for the periods indicated:
| Period | December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net income | $6,186 | $3,125 | $2,395 |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted | $1.74 | $0.86 | $0.68 |
| Annualized return on average equity | 21.10% | 10.66% | 9.33% |
| Net interest margin | 3.03% | 3.03% | 2.85% |
Brandon Lorey, President and CEO, stated, "The Bank of Clarke reported another strong quarter of core earnings for Eagle Financial Services, Inc. to conclude the year. The team effectively executed on each of our strategic initiatives resulting in a higher net interest margin (NIM) and increased deposits. We successfully completed the sale of the Old Town Center building in Winchester, unlocking capital for continued expansion. These efforts have further stabilized EFSI's ability to deliver continued value to our shareholders."
Key highlights for the fourth quarter of 2024 include:
As of December 31, 2024, total consolidated assets of the Company stood at $1.87 billion, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous quarter due to net loans declining. However, total deposits increased significantly, highlighting strong growth in core deposits.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Company’s financial statements and reports.