INDIANA, Pa., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ:STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, announced net income of $34.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024 compared to net income of $31.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024 and net income of $34.5 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Second Quarter of 2024 Highlights: Solid return metrics with return on average assets (ROA) of 1.45%, return on average equity (ROE) of 10.61% and return on average tangible equity (ROTE) (non-GAAP) of 15.01% compared to ROA of 1.32%, ROE of 9.74% and ROTE (non-GAAP) of 13.85% for the first quarter of 2024. Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (PPNR) (non-GAAP) was 1.82% compared to 1.76% for the first quarter of 2024. Net interest margin (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) increased to 3.85% compared to 3.84% in the first quarter of 2024. Customer deposit growth of $155.1 million, or 8.63% annualized, which was offset by lower brokered deposits of $75.1 million, resulting in total deposit growth of $80.0 million for the second quarter of 2024. Nonperforming assets remain low at $35.0 million, or 0.45% of total loans plus other real estate owned, or OREO, compared to $33.3 million, or 0.44% of total loans plus OREO, at March 31, 2024. "I am extremely proud of our second quarter financial results with solid return metrics and a strong net interest margin," said chief executive officer Chris McComish. "The investments we have made in our people, processes and products to grow our customer base are producing results. We remain focused on our strategic priorities of deepening our customer deposit franchise, strengthening asset quality and maintaining solid core profitability all driven by our highly talented and engaged team." Net Interest Income Net interest income increased $0.1 million to $83.6 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $83.5 million for the first quarter of 2024. Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) increased one basis point to 3.85% compared to 3.84% in the prior quarter. The yield on total average loans increased four basis points to 6.29% compared to 6.25% in the first quarter of 2024. NIM continues to be positively impacted by a reduction in wholesale funding due to strong customer deposit growth. Total interest-bearing deposit cost increased 15 basis points to 2.92% compared to 2.77% in the first quarter of 2024. Higher interest-bearing deposit cost was primarily due to growth in higher costing average certificates of deposit, which increased $135.0 million compared to the first quarter of 2024. Average borrowings decreased $146.5 million to $350.4 million compared to $496.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 due to higher average deposit balances. Total borrowing cost decreased 13 basis points to 5.46% compared to 5.59% in the first quarter of 2024. Asset Quality The allowance for credit losses was $106.2 million, or 1.38% of total portfolio loans, as of June 30, 2024, compared to $104.8 million, or 1.37%, at March 31, 2024. The provision for credit losses was $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in the provision for the second quarter was primarily due to net loan recoveries. Net loan recoveries were $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to net loan charge-offs of $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Nonperforming assets to total loans plus OREO remained low at 0.45% as of June 30, 2024 compared to 0.44% at March 31, 2024. Noninterest Income and Expense Noninterest income increased $0.5 million to $13.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $12.8 million in the first quarter of 2024. Debit and credit card income increased $0.5 million compared to the first quarter mainly due to seasonality. Other income increased $3.0 million primarily related to a fair value adjustment from the Visa exchange offer for Visa Class B-1 common stock during the second quarter of 2024. This was offset by a loss of $3.2 million during the second quarter related to the repositioning of $49.0 million of securities into longer duration higher-yielding securities. Total noninterest expense decreased $0.9 million to $53.6 million compared to $54.5 million in the first quarter of 2024 mainly due to the timing of expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased $0.9 million primarily related to higher medical costs compared to the first quarter of 2024. Financial Condition Total assets were $9.6 billion at June 30, 2024 compared to $9.5 billion at March 31, 2024. Total portfolio loans increased $57.5 million, or 3.02% annualized, to $7.7 billion compared to March 31, 2024. The increase in loans primarily related to growth in residential mortgages of $61.5 million compared to March 31, 2024. Total deposits increased $80.0 million, or 4.23% annualized, compared to March 31, 2024 with growth in customer deposits of $155.1 million, or 8.63% annualized, offset by lower brokered deposits of $75.1 million. DDA increased $17.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to a decline of $33.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. Total borrowings decreased $10.1 million to $363.4 million compared to $373.5 million at March 31, 2024 primarily related to deposit growth. 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 second quarter 2024 earnings conference call live via webcast at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 18, 2024. 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 $9.6 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 This information contains or incorporates statements that we believe are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Consolidated Selected Financial Data Unaudited 2024 2024 2023 Second First Second (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Quarter Quarter Quarter INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME Loans, including fees $119,564 $118,577 $108,699 Investment Securities: Taxable 8,761 8,595 7,806 Tax-exempt 168 193 215 Dividends 272 389 613 Total Interest and Dividend Income 128,765 127,754 117,333 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 39,629 36,662 20,102 Borrowings, junior subordinated debt securities and other 5,542 7,615 9,108 Total Interest Expense 45,171 44,277 29,210 NET INTEREST INCOME 83,594 83,477 88,123 Provision for credit losses 422 2,627 10,529 Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses 83,172 80,850 77,594 NONINTEREST INCOME Net (loss) gain on sale of securities (3,150) 3 — Debit and credit card 4,713 4,235 4,645 Service charges on deposit accounts 4,089 3,828 3,928 Wealth management 2,995 3,042 3,185 Mortgage banking 254 277 289 Other 4,404 1,445 2,144 Total Noninterest Income 13,305 12,830 14,191 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits 30,388 29,512 25,391 Data processing and information technology 4,215 4,954 4,177 Occupancy 3,649 3,870 3,710 Furniture, equipment and software 3,382 3,472 3,192 Marketing 1,404 1,943 1,459 Other taxes 1,433 1,871 1,322 Professional services and legal 1,403 1,720 2,069 FDIC insurance 1,053 1,049 1,032 Other noninterest expense 6,681 6,129 7,281 Total Noninterest Expense 53,608 54,520 49,633 Income Before Taxes 42,869 39,160 42,152 Income tax expense 8,498 7,921 7,685 Net Income $34,371 $31,239 $34,467 Per Share Data Shares outstanding at end of period 38,256,204 38,233,280 38,241,918 Average shares outstanding - diluted 38,531,692 38,418,085 38,614,022 Diluted earnings per share $0.89 $0.81 $0.89 Dividends declared per share $0.33 $0.33 $0.32 Dividend yield (annualized) 3.95 % 4.11 % 4.71 % Dividends paid to net income 36.97 % 40.39 % 35.98 % Book value $34.54 $33.87 $31.72 Tangible book value (1) $24.71 $24.03 $21.85 Market value $33.39 $32.08 $27.19 Profitability Ratios (Annualized) Return on average assets 1.45 % 1.32 % 1.51 % Return on average shareholders' equity 10.61 % 9.74 % 11.23 % Return on average tangible shareholders' equity(2) 15.01 % 13.85 % 16.32 % Pre-provision net revenue / average assets(3) 1.82 % 1.76 % 2.30 % Efficiency ratio (FTE)(4) 54.94 % 56.21 % 48.21 %   S&T Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Selected Financial Data Unaudited Six Months Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023 INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME Loans, including fees $238,141 $211,423 Investment Securities: Taxable 17,356 15,263 Tax-exempt 361 429 Dividends 661 1,121 Total Interest and Dividend Income 256,519 228,236 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 76,291 35,005 Borrowings, junior subordinated debt securities and other 13,157 16,317 Total Interest Expense 89,448 51,322 NET INTEREST INCOME 167,071 176,914 Provision for credit losses 3,049 11,451 Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses 164,022 165,463 NONINTEREST INCOME Net (loss) gain on sale of securities (3,147) — Debit and credit card 8,948 9,018 Service charges on deposit accounts 7,917 8,004 Wealth management 6,037 6,133 Mortgage banking 531 590 Other 5,849 3,636 Total Noninterest Income 26,135 27,381 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits 59,900 52,992 Data processing and information technology 9,169 8,435 Occupancy 7,519 7,545 Furniture, equipment and software 6,854 6,053 Professional services and legal 3,123 3,890 Other taxes 3,304 3,112 Marketing 3,347 3,312 FDIC insurance 2,102 2,044 Other noninterest expense 12,810 13,949 Total Noninterest Expense 108,128 101,332 Income Before Taxes 82,029 91,512 Income tax expense 16,419 17,246 Net Income $65,610 $74,266 Per Share Data Average shares outstanding - diluted 38,495,622 38,821,886 Diluted earnings per share $1.70 $1.91 Dividends declared per share $0.66 $0.64 Dividends paid to net income 38.60 % 33.48 %