UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 29, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Kay Gregory - Investor Relations Mariner Kemper - President & Chief Executive Officer Ram Shankar - Chief Financial Officer Jim Rine - Chief Executive Officer, UMB Bank Conference Call Participants Jared Shaw - Barclays Brian Wilczynski - Morgan Stanley David Long - Raymond James Ben Gerlinger - Citi Nathan Race - Piper Sandler Chris McGratty - KBW Jon Arfstrom - RBC Timur Braziler - Wells Fargo Operator Good morning. Thank you for attending today's UMB Financial Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call.
UMBF's fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from an increase in net interest income and non-interest income. A decline in expenses is another positive.
Although the revenue and EPS for UMB (UMBF) 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.
UMB Financial (UMBF) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.29 per share a year ago.
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for UMB (UMBF), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2024.
UMB (UMBF) 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.
UMBF rises 36.9% in six months. Let's explore the factors driving this bullish investor sentiment and assess if the stock is worth considering.
UMB Financial Corporation UMBF is gaining from balance-sheet strength on the back of increasing loan and deposit balances. Also, steady capital distributions are backed by a decent liquidity position.
UMB Financial shares gained over 35% in 2024, driven by strong credit quality, deposit growth, and a pending acquisition of Heartland Financial. UMB's smaller size offers a lighter regulatory burden, aiding its community-centric approach and strong loan book, with substantial excess liquidity and robust credit quality. Fixed reinvestment and the Heartland acquisition are expected to boost earnings, with potential EPS over $10.50 in 2025, making shares attractive at 10.8x forward earnings.
UMB (UMBF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
The management aims to improve the bank's capitalization and TBV per share in view of the union with UMBF. The dividend will continue to be issued for the 28th year in a row, but it will not grow. Both loans and deposits are struggling to grow while the performance of the securities portfolio improves.
UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Kay Gregory - IR Mariner Kemper - President & CEO Ram Shankar - CFO Jim Rine - CEO, UMB Bank Tom Terry - Chief Credit Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Gerlinger - Citi Jared Shaw - Barclays Timur Braziler - Wells Fargo Nathan Race - Piper Sandler David Long - Raymond James Chris McGratty - KBW Operator Hello and welcome to the UMB Financial Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. My name is Harry and I'll be coordinating your call today.