Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Financial Performance - Lakeland Financial reported $63.8 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, a year-over-year increase of 6.3% [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $62.3 million by 2.41% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.78, down from $0.88 a year ago, representing a surprise of -10.34% compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.87 [1] Key Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 3.4%, slightly above the two-analyst average estimate of 3.3% [4] - The Efficiency Ratio was 51.4%, compared to the average estimate of 51% by two analysts [4] - Total Noninterest Income was $10.93 million, below the average estimate of $11.70 million based on two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Lakeland Financial have returned -10.1% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite experienced a -4.8% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]