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WSFS Financial (WSFS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-24 18:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a core EPS of $1.40, core return on assets of 1.40%, and core return on tangible common equity of 18.7%, all showing improvement compared to the second quarter [3] - Year-over-year, core net income increased by 21%, core PP&R grew by 6%, and core earnings per share rose by 30% [3][4] - Tangible book value per share increased by 12%, and net interest margin expanded by 2 basis points to 3.91% quarter over quarter [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The wealth and trust business grew by 13% year over year, with total client deposits increasing by 1% linked quarter and 5% year over year [5] - Core fee revenue was flat quarter over quarter but grew by 5% when excluding strategic exits in wealth and trust [4] - Loans decreased by 1% linked quarter, primarily due to the sale of the Upstart loan portfolio, but residential mortgage and WSFS-originated consumer loan portfolios saw increases of 5% and 3% respectively [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest deposits grew by 12% year over year, representing over 30% of total client deposits [5] - The commercial pipeline increased to approximately $300 million, indicating strong demand in both C&I and commercial real estate [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company intends to maintain elevated levels of buybacks while being flexible based on macroeconomic conditions and business performance [8] - Management emphasized a focus on organic growth and potential acquisitions, particularly in the wealth and trust sectors [52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in asset quality improvements, with total net credit costs decreasing to $8.4 million, down $5.9 million from the prior quarter [7] - The company plans to provide a full-year 2026 outlook in January, indicating a commitment to high performance despite uncertainties in the macro environment [9] Other Important Information - The company returned $56.3 million of capital during the quarter, including $46.8 million in buybacks, representing 1.5% of outstanding shares [8] - The CET1 ratio stands at 14.39%, well above the medium-term target of 12% [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the base case scenario for achieving the CET1 target? - Management indicated that they are currently buying back approximately 100% of net income and have the capacity to continue this for the next two to three years, depending on balance sheet dynamics and growth rates [14][15] Question: How are reserve levels being managed amid macro volatility? - Management noted that while there is capacity to release some reserves, they are maintaining a conservative approach due to potential economic volatility [18] Question: What is the outlook for the wealth and trust business? - The wealth business is seeing growth in new accounts and transactions, with institutional services up 30% and Bryn Mawr Trust up 20% year over year [26][28] Question: How does Cash Connect revenue forecast with changing rates? - Management confirmed that while revenue may decrease with rate cuts, expenses would also reduce, leading to a net profitability benefit [36][37] Question: What is the expected pace of loan payoffs from the consumer partnership? - The company expects a runoff of approximately $15 million to $17 million per month from the Spring EQ portfolio, while home lending is experiencing double-digit growth [42][43]
WSFS Financial (WSFS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-10-24 17:00
Financial Performance - EPS reached $1.37 in 3Q25, compared to $1.08 in 3Q24[6] - Core EPS increased to $1.40 in 3Q25, up from $1.08 in 3Q24, a 30% increase[6, 7] - Core ROA was 1.48%, an increase of 10 bps QoQ and 26 bps YoY[6, 8] - NIM was 3.91%, up 2 bps QoQ and 13 bps YoY[6, 8] - Fee Revenue was $86.5 million, representing 31.9%[6] Balance Sheet & Capital Management - Total Client Deposits reached $17.226 billion, a 5% increase YoY[22] - Noninterest Demand Deposits grew 12% YoY, reaching $5.237 billion[22] - CET1 ratio was 14.39%[6] - $206.2 million of capital was returned to shareholders YTD, including $178.3 million from share repurchases, representing 5.8% of outstanding shares[8] - Tangible book value (TBV) was $32.11 per share, including a negative impact of $8.56 per share related to Reported AOCI[35] Asset Quality - ACL ratio was 1.41%[6]