Hilltop Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat on Higher NII, Provisions Fall Y/Y

Core Insights - Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of 57 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents, and reflecting an 83.9% increase from the prior-year quarter [1][9] - The earnings growth was driven by higher net interest income (NII) and a reversal of provisions, although higher non-interest expenses and lower non-interest income, along with a decline in deposits, posed challenges [1][10] Financial Performance - Net income attributable to common stockholders was $36.1 million, representing a 77.4% year-over-year increase, surpassing the estimate of $22.4 million [2] - Net revenues for the second quarter totaled $303.3 million, a 2.1% year-over-year increase, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $307.6 million [3] - NII rose by 6.8% year over year to $110.7 million, exceeding the estimate of $106.1 million, while the net interest margin (NIM) improved to 3.04%, up 12 basis points from the previous year [3] - Non-interest income decreased slightly to $192.6 million, missing the projected $196.3 million, primarily due to declines in most components except for securities commissions and fees [4] - Non-interest expenses increased by 1.8% year over year to $261.2 million, slightly below the estimate of $262.4 million [4] Loan and Deposit Trends - As of June 30, 2025, net loans held for investment were $8 billion, reflecting a 1.3% sequential increase, while total deposits decreased by 4.1% to $10.4 billion [5] Credit Quality and Capital Ratios - Hilltop Holdings experienced a reversal of credit losses amounting to $7.3 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $10.9 million in the prior-year quarter [6] - Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets improved to 0.53%, down 17 basis points from the previous year [6] - Return on average assets increased to 0.98% from 0.59% year over year, and return on average stockholders' equity rose to 6.62% from 3.84% [7] - The common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 20.74% from 19.45% year over year, while the total capital ratio increased to 23.38% from 22.57% [7] Strategic Outlook - The company's restructuring efforts, improving fee income, and favorable interest rates are expected to support revenue growth, although challenges remain in the Mortgage Origination segment and asset quality [10]