HomeStreet (HMST) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Financial Performance - HomeStreet (HMST) reported revenue of $45.36 million for the quarter ended March 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 9% [1] - The EPS for the same period was -$0.15, an improvement from -$0.29 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $44.39 million, resulting in a surprise of +2.19% [1] - The company experienced an EPS surprise of -114.29%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.07 [1] Key Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 1.8%, slightly below the estimated 1.9% [4] - Efficiency Ratio was 102.9%, higher than the estimated 101.2% [4] - Net Interest Income was $33.22 million, compared to the average estimate of $35.94 million [4] - Net gain on loan origination and sale activities was $3.22 million, exceeding the estimated $2.09 million [4] - Total noninterest income reached $12.14 million, significantly above the average estimate of $9.36 million [4] Stock Performance - HomeStreet shares have returned +20.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -4.3% 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]