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Cadence Bank(CADE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-21 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net income from continuing operations increased to $152.8 million or $0.81 per share, with adjusted return on assets at 1.13% for the quarter [6][10] - Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net revenue reached a record $224 million, up nearly 9% from the prior quarter [9] - Total adjusted revenue of $517 million increased by $41 million or 9% in the quarter [10] - Net interest revenue was up $46 million or 12%, driven by a larger balance sheet and improved net interest margin [10] - Adjusted efficiency ratio improved to 56.5% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by $3.4 billion, with core customer deposits up $3.1 billion due to the influx from the Industry acquisition [6] - Loans increased by $1.3 billion, with $1 billion from the Industry acquisition and over $300 million in organic growth [6] - Adjusted non-interest revenue of $93.5 million decreased by $4.7 million, primarily due to seasonal declines in mortgage banking revenue [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The securities portfolio grew by $780 million in the quarter, reflecting an improved mix and interest rate profile compared to the prior quarter [10] - Net interest margin improved by six basis points to 3.46%, driven by improved securities yields and a decline in overall funding costs [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed the acquisition of Industry Bankshares and integrated it into its systems, aiming for growth in Central Texas and Georgia markets [4][5] - The company plans to leverage its deposit products and services more fully now that integration is complete [6] - The management expressed confidence in the performance and outlook for the markets, projecting growth in financial results through the end of the year [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the operating environment remains stable, with credit results in line with expectations and net charge-offs at 26 basis points annualized [7] - The company anticipates continued modest improvement in net interest margin through the end of the year and into next year [11] - Management highlighted strong pipelines and diverse growth opportunities across all business lines [75] Other Important Information - The company reported a decline in tangible book value per share by only $0.12 to $22.82, largely offset by strong operating earnings [5] - The company expects to continue building capital after the Industry transaction and is back in the buyback game sooner than anticipated [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the drivers of the slightly lower revenue and loan growth guide? - Management indicated that the shorter timeline for the year provides better clarity, and they expect good growth in the fourth quarter [19][20] Question: What sort of beta do you expect in the broker and time deposits as rates go down? - Management expects interest-bearing betas to reach about 50% and total deposits between 30% and 40% [22] Question: What is the expectation for DDA specifically as we go through the rest of the year? - Management noted that non-interest-bearing deposits finished Q3 at 20.6%, down from 21.2% at year-end 2024, with fluctuations due to customer behavior [28][30] Question: What should we think of as a good capital level or a base capital level that you're trying to manage to? - Management aims to be good stewards of capital, focusing on core organic growth and potential inorganic opportunities [34] Question: Can you provide insight into loan pricing and competition in recent weeks? - Management acknowledged competitive pressures but noted that yields have been holding steady, particularly in the Community Bank segment [80][81]