Southern Missouri Bancorp Q4 EPS Jumps 31.7% to $1.83, Declares $0.27 Dividend
SMBC sits 58% above its 52-week low of $47.6.
Summary
Preliminary Q4 diluted EPS of $1.83 represents a 31.7% year-over-year surge, building on the strong Q3 performance reported in May. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, signaling confidence in sustained earnings power. A conference call is set for July 23 at 9:30 AM CT, where management may address the rising credit costs flagged in the last 10-Q. With the stock near its 52-week high, this beat could fuel further upside if asset quality concerns are contained.
At the time of this announcement, SMBC was trading at $75.41 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $830.7M. The 52-week trading range was $47.60 to $78.48. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.