By Connor Hart

Synovus Financial posted higher revenue and profit in the fourth quarter, boosted by lower funding costs and stronger lending relationships.

The Columbus, Ga., bank-holding company on Wednesday reported a profit of $178.8 million, or $1.25 a share, compared with a profit of $60.6 million, or 41 cents a share, a year earlier.

Adjusted per-share earnings also came in at $1.25, beating the $1.15 that analysts polled by FactSet were expecting.

Revenue increased 19% to $580.6 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had been looking for $566.8 million.

Net interest income rose 4% to $14.3 million, largely attributable to lower funding costs, the company said. Net interest margin improved sequentially, also thanks to lower funding costs, as well as loan hedge maturities and a non-recurring favorable interest adjustment.

Chief Executive Kevin Blair said the successful implementation relationship-building strategies resulted in growth across core commercial lending, deposits and key fee-producing businesses. "This momentum, as well as our financial position and accelerated growth orientation, positions us well for continued success in 2025 and beyond," he said.

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January 15, 2025 18:28 ET (23:28 GMT)

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