Commerce Bancshares Inc - CBSH STOCK NEWS

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported a Q4 2022 earnings of $1.04 per share, a rise from $0.90 in Q4 2021, with a net income of $131.6 million, up from $114.9 million year-over-year. The net interest income increased to $254.6 million, and average loans rose by 1.5% to $15.9 billion. However, non-interest income slightly fell to $136.8 million, reflecting lower trust and deposit account fees. Total assets decreased by 2.2% to $31.9 billion, and the efficiency ratio was 55.3%. The company also repurchased 332,178 shares at an average price of $70.15.

Commerce Bank has announced a definitive agreement to acquire L.J. Hart & Company, a prominent municipal bond underwriter and advisor based in Chesterfield, MO. The transaction aims to enhance Commerce Bank's institutional fixed-income business, which currently employs over 50 professionals. L.J. Hart & Company has served more than 300 Missouri public school districts and underwritten over 2,600 municipal financings totaling over $7.3 billion. The deal awaits regulatory approval, and Commerce Bank intends to retain the L.J. Hart & Company brand and staff.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.265 per share payable on December 16, 2022, with the record date set for December 2, 2022. Additionally, a 5% stock dividend has been approved, also payable on December 19, 2022, to shareholders of record on the same date. No fractional shares will be issued, and cash will be given for any fractional interests based on market value. The total assets of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. were reported at $32.6 billion as of September 30, 2022.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported earnings of $1.02 per share for Q3 2022, up from $0.99 a year ago. Net income reached $122.8 million, slightly higher than $122.6 million in Q3 2021. For the first nine months, EPS declined to $2.95 from $3.37 in 2021. Net interest income rose to $246.4 million, reflecting a net interest margin increase to 3.01%. However, average deposits fell by 3.4%, totaling $27.5 billion. The bank maintained solid credit quality with charge-offs at 0.12% of average loans.

Commerce Bank has launched Commerce Connections® Direct, an integrated banking solution developed in partnership with FISPAN. This service allows customers to automate payments and financial processes directly within their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including QuickBooks® Online and Sage Intacct®. With minimal technical burden, users can streamline functionalities such as account reconciliation and payment initiation, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. The bank, managing $33.4 billion in assets, aims to leverage existing ERP investments to benefit its clientele.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.265 per share. The dividend is payable on September 22, 2022 to stockholders of record as of September 7, 2022. With $33.4 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022, Commerce Bancshares offers comprehensive banking services and operates across various U.S. regions, focusing on delivering financial solutions to individuals and businesses.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported Q2 2022 earnings of $0.96 per share, down from $1.32 in Q2 2021 and $0.97 in Q1 2022. Net income totaled $115.8 million, declining from $162.3 million year-over-year. For the first half of 2022, EPS was $1.93 compared to $2.38 in the same period last year. Net interest income increased to $232.4 million, driven by a growing net interest margin of 2.79%. Average loans rose to $15.5 billion, while total deposits decreased by $622.5 million. Non-interest income improved to $139.4 million, indicating resilient performance amid economic uncertainties.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.265 per share, payable on June 22, 2022, to stockholders on record by June 7, 2022. The company, with $35 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, provides a full range of banking services including payment solutions and investment management, primarily through its subsidiary, Commerce Bank, serving various regions across the U.S.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) announced that its 2022 annual meeting of shareholders will be held virtually on April 20, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. CDT, due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. Shareholders recorded by February 15, 2022, can participate and vote online using their control numbers found on proxy cards. Others may attend as guests but cannot vote or ask questions. Commerce Bancshares manages about $35 billion in assets and offers a full range of banking services across the U.S.