FB Financial Corp (FBK) saw its stock price surge by 6.31% during the intraday session on Wednesday, driven by the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
The bank reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of USD 1.16, surpassing the IBES estimate of USD 1.11. Revenue for the quarter stood at USD 178.599 million, also beating the estimate of USD 176 million. Additionally, FB Financial posted a net income of USD 56.977 million and adjusted net income of USD 61.494 million, both exceeding market expectations.
Other key metrics included net interest income of USD 149.804 million and a net interest margin of 3.98%. The strong performance was attributed to strategic initiatives, including balance sheet restructuring and talent acquisitions, as highlighted by the company's management.