Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) surged 5.50% during intraday trading on Wednesday, driven by its robust fourth-quarter financial results. The company reported a net income of USD 28.8 million, nearly triple the previous quarter's performance, and adjusted net income of USD 30.8 million, surpassing the IBES estimate of USD 26.6 million.
The strong earnings were supported by a net interest income of USD 83.051 million and an adjusted efficiency ratio of 51.28%. The results reflect the company's solid financial health and operational efficiency, which have bolstered investor confidence.