Earnings call: ServisFirst Bancshares reports strong Q1 growth
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS) began the first quarter of 2024 on a positive note, showcasing significant growth in net loans and a robust loan pipeline. The bank's Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott, reported an improvement in credit quality, while the Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Pressley, noted the highest net interest income since Q1 of 2023 and an optimistic outlook for the year. The bank is preparing to enter a new market and has strengthened its team with nine new bankers. Despite a rise in non-performing assets, which was attributed to a single credit, ServisFirst remains well-positioned against its competitors in this area. The bank's liquidity position appears solid, with expectations of deposit growth and a lift in yields on earning assets. ServisFirst's customer base is expanding, buoyed by a more optimistic outlook and receding recession concerns.