Cullen/Frost has clocked in a good return since my last piece, outperforming the wider regional bank space as well as certain other Texan banks. Frost is still in expansion mode, with new branch openings contributing to relatively high cost growth guidance this year. While the near-term earnings outlook looks soft, these shares have re-rated back toward their historical average valuation marks. Prospective investors can afford to stay on the sidelines here.
CFR's fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from increased NII and non-interest income. A decline in expenses is an added advantage.
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2024 2:00 PM ET Company Participants A.B. Mendez - SVP, Director of IR Phillip Green - Chairman and CEO Jerry Salinas - Group EVP, CFO Dan Geddes - Incoming CFO Conference Call Participants Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley William Jones - KBW Benjamin Gerlinger - Citi Peter Winter - D.A.
Although the revenue and EPS for Cullen/Frost (CFR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.36 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.18 per share a year ago.
Cullen/Frost benefits from low funding costs and strong deposit growth, making it a standout among regional banks. CFR's asset sensitivity means it profits more from higher rates, unlike peers who benefit from rate cuts. The bank's expansion in Texas markets has driven significant deposit and loan growth without relying on expensive brokered deposits.
Cullen/Frost (CFR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Cullen/Frost (CFR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Cullen/Frost (CFR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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CFR's third-quarter 2024 results reflect increased non-interest income and NII. Higher expenses act as headwinds.