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Commerce Bancshares Inc. reports developments for a regional bank holding company whose primary subsidiary, Commerce Bank, provides banking, payment solutions, wealth management and securities brokerage. Company news commonly covers quarterly earnings, credit and fee-income trends, common-stock dividends, share repurchase authorization, annual meeting activity and balance-sheet portfolio actions.
Commerce also reports on its Commercial, Retail Banking and Wealth operations, including lending, deposits, cash management, mortgage banking, card services, trust, brokerage and investment management. Following the completed FineMark acquisition, recurring updates include the expansion of private banking and wealth management in Florida, Arizona and South Carolina, alongside Commerce's Midwest banking center network and nationwide payment solutions.
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2625 per share, representing a 2% increase from the previous dividend of $0.257, adjusted for a prior 5% stock dividend. This increase marks the 53rd consecutive year of dividend growth for the Company. The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2021, to stockholders of record by the close of business on March 9, 2021. With assets totaling $32.9 billion, Commerce Bancshares offers a full range of banking services across various locations in the U.S.
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported a fourth-quarter earnings of $1.11 per share for 2020, up from $0.88 in Q4 2019. Net income totaled $129.9 million, compared to $106.9 million in the same quarter last year. The return on average assets was 1.63%, and the return on average equity was 15.49%. For the entire year, earnings per share dropped to $2.91, down from $3.41 in 2019. The company noted improvements in the economy, leading to a decrease in the allowance for credit losses. Loans increased in certain sectors while net loan charge-offs reached $8 million, a slight rise from $7.6 million in Q3 2020.
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has announced a 5% stock dividend payable on December 18, 2020, to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2020. Additionally, a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share will also be issued on the same date, excluding shares issued from the stock dividend. This dividend reflects the company's commitment to return value to its shareholders.
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) reported earnings of $1.11 per share for Q3 2020, up from $0.93 in Q3 2019 and $0.34 in Q2 2020. Net income reached $132.4 million, a significant rise from $39.9 million in the previous quarter. The return on average assets was 1.71%, with an efficiency ratio of 55.0%. Year-to-date earnings per share is $1.89, down from $2.65 last year. The bank's net interest income increased by $12.9 million due to a larger balance sheet and low funding costs, alongside record levels in trust and mortgage banking fees.