INDIANA, Pa., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, announced net income of $33.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $33.1 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 and net income of $31.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024.
First Quarter of 2025 Highlights:
- Strong return metrics with return on average assets (ROA) of 1.41%, return on average equity (ROE) of 9.67% and return on average tangible equity (ROTE) (non-GAAP) of 13.29% compared to ROA of 1.37%, ROE of 9.57% and ROTE (non-GAAP) of 13.25% for the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (PPNR) (non-GAAP) was 1.73% compared to 1.72% for the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) increased 4 basis points to 3.81% compared to 3.77% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Total portfolio loans increased $93.4 million, or 4.89% annualized, compared to December 31, 2024.
- Total deposits increased $109.8 million, with customer deposit growth of $134.7 million, or 7.23% annualized, offset by a decrease in brokered deposits of $24.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Asset quality remained solid with net recoveries and a negative $3.0 million provision for credit losses compared to a negative $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Nonperforming assets decreased $5.5 million to $22.4 million, or 0.29% of total loans plus other real estate owned (OREO), compared to $27.9 million, or 0.36%, at December 31, 2024.
“We are pleased to report a strong first quarter driven by solid customer deposit and loan growth, an increase in net interest margin and excellent asset quality,” said Chief Executive Officer Chris McComish. “As we navigate the current environment, our focus remains firmly in support of our customers while executing on our growth-oriented business drivers.”
Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $83.3 million in both the first quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024. NIM (FTE) (non-GAAP) increased 4 basis points to 3.81% compared to 3.77% in the prior quarter. The yield on average total interest- earning assets decreased 8 basis points to 5.70% compared to 5.78% in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to lower interest rates. Total average interest-bearing liability costs decreased 16 basis points to 2.87% compared to 3.03% in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to lower deposit costs and a reduction in higher-cost borrowings. Total average borrowings decreased $56.8 million to $218.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $274.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Asset Quality
Asset quality remained solid for the first quarter of 2025. The allowance for credit losses, or ACL, was $99.0 million, or 1.26% of total portfolio loans at March 31, 2025 compared to $101.5 million, or 1.31%, at December 31, 2024. The 5 basis point decline in the ACL to total portfolio loans related to a $4.2 million decrease in specific reserves compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses was a negative $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to a negative $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Both the first quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024 had net loan recoveries. Nonperforming assets to total portfolio loans plus OREO decreased 7 basis points to 0.29% at March 31, 2025 compared to 0.36% at December 31, 2024.
Noninterest Income and Expense
Noninterest income decreased $0.7 million to $10.4 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $11.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Customer activity was seasonally slower in the first quarter of 2025 resulting in lower debit card fees and service charges on deposit accounts. During the first quarter of 2025, a $2.3 million realized loss was recognized related to the repositioning of securities into longer duration, higher-yielding securities compared to a similar $2.6 million realized securities loss in the fourth quarter of 2024. Total noninterest expenses remain consistent at $55.1 million compared to $55.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Financial Condition
Total assets were $9.7 billion at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Total portfolio loans increased $93.4 million, or 4.89% annualized, compared to December 31, 2024. The commercial loan portfolio increased $81.6 million with growth in commercial real estate of $74.2 million and commercial construction of $27.3 million partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial of $19.9 million compared to December 31, 2024. The consumer loan portfolio increased $11.8 million compared to December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased $109.8 million, or 5.72% annualized, compared to December 31, 2024. Customer deposit growth continues to be strong allowing for a reduction in higher-cost borrowings and brokered deposits. Customer deposit growth was $134.7 million, or 7.23% annualized, which was offset by lower brokered deposits of $24.9 million. Total borrowings decreased $55.0 million to $195.3 million compared to $250.3 million at December 31, 2024.
S&T continues to maintain a strong regulatory capital position with all capital ratios above the well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies.
Conference Call
S&T will host its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call live via webcast at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24, 2025. To access the webcast, go to S&T Bancorp Inc.’s Investor Relations webpage stbancorp.com. After the live presentation, the webcast will be archived at stbancorp.com for 12 months.
About S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a $9.7 billion bank holding company that is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. Its principal subsidiary, S&T Bank, was established in 1902 and operates in Pennsylvania and Ohio. For more information, visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Many of these factors, as well as other factors, are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, including Part I, Item 1A-“Risk Factors” and any of our subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time the statements are made. We caution you not to unduly rely on forward-looking statements because the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and projections about future events may, and often do, differ materially from actual results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as to the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with GAAP, our management uses, and this information contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as tangible book value, return on average tangible shareholder’s equity, PPNR to average assets, efficiency ratio, tangible common equity to tangible assets and net interest margin on an FTE basis. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. See Definitions and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for more information related to these financial measures.
S&T Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Selected Financial Data
Unaudited
2025
2024
2024
First
Fourth
First
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans, including fees
$114,340
$117,334
$118,577
Investment Securities:
Taxable
10,073
10,167
8,595
Tax-exempt
157
164
193
Dividends
278
214
389
Total Interest and Dividend Income
124,848
127,879
127,754
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
38,354
40,627
36,662
Borrowings, junior subordinated debt securities and other
3,171
3,994
7,615
Total Interest Expense
41,525
44,621
44,277
NET INTEREST INCOME
83,323
83,258
83,477
Provision for credit losses
(3,040)
(2,462)
2,627
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses
86,363
85,720
80,850
NONINTEREST INCOME
(Loss) gain on sale of securities
(2,295)
(2,592)
3
Debit and credit card
4,188
4,627
4,235
Service charges on deposit accounts
3,962
4,175
3,828
Wealth management
3,084
3,151
3,042
Other
1,490
1,710
1,722
Total Noninterest Income
10,429
11,071
12,830
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits
29,853
30,816
29,512
Data processing and information technology
4,930
5,338
4,954
Occupancy
4,302
3,755
3,870
Furniture, equipment and software
3,483
3,295
3,472
Marketing
1,615
1,622
1,943
Other taxes
1,494
2,274
1,871
Professional services and legal
1,286
1,116
1,720
FDIC insurance
1,040
1,045
1,049
Other noninterest expense
7,088
6,184
6,129
Total Noninterest Expense
55,091
55,445
54,520
Income Before Taxes
41,701
41,346
39,160
Income tax expense
8,300
8,281
7,921
Net Income
$33,401
$33,065
$31,239
Per Share Data
Shares outstanding at end of period
38,261,299
38,259,449
38,233,280
Average shares outstanding – diluted
38,599,656
38,570,784
38,418,085
Diluted earnings per share
$0.87
$0.86
$0.81
Dividends declared per share
$0.34
$0.34
$0.33
Dividend yield (annualized)
3.67 %
3.56 %
4.11 %
Dividends paid to net income
38.97 %
39.36 %
40.39 %
Book value
$37.06
$36.08
$33.87
Tangible book value (1)
$27.24
$26.25
$24.03
Market value
$37.05
$38.22
$32.08
Profitability Ratios (Annualized)
Return on average assets
1.41 %
1.37 %
1.32 %
Return on average shareholders’ equity
9.67 %
9.57 %
9.74 %
Return on average tangible shareholders’ equity(2)
13.29 %
13.25 %
13.85 %
Pre-provision net revenue / average assets(3)
1.73 %
1.72 %
1.76 %
Efficiency ratio (FTE)(4)
56.99 %
56.93 %
56.21 %
S&T Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Selected Financial Data
Unaudited
2025
2024
2024
First
Fourth
First
(dollars in thousands)
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$211,836
$244,820
$207,462
Securities available for sale, at fair value
1,011,111
987,591
