UMB Financial Q4 Earnings Beat on Higher NII & Non-Interest Income

UMB Financial Corp. (UMBF) reported fourth-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share of $2.49, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.30. Also, the bottom line compared favorably with the $2.29 earned in the year-ago quarter.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Results benefited from higher net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Rising loan and deposit balances were other positives. However, worsening credit quality acted as a spoilsport.Net income (GAA ...