Servisfirst Bancshares Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with diluted earnings per share of $1.12, or adjusted EPS of $1.21, up 27% year-over-year. The bank demonstrated solid performance with net interest margin improving to 3.10% from 2.92% in Q1 2025.

Key highlights include loan growth of $346 million (11% annualized) during the quarter, and book value per share reaching $31.52, up 14% year-over-year. The bank maintains strong liquidity with $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents (10% of total assets) and no FHLB advances or brokered deposits. The consolidated common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 11.38% from 10.93% year-over-year.

Total assets reached $17.38 billion with total loans of $13.23 billion and deposits of $13.86 billion. The bank's efficiency ratio improved to 33.46%, demonstrating effective operational management.

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings announcement for July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. The company will host a live audio webcast to discuss the results at 5:15 PM ET on the same day. The earnings release will be available on the company's website, and a replay of the webcast will remain accessible until July 31, 2025.

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.335 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2025, to stockholders who are on record as of July 1, 2025. The dividend declaration was approved by the company's Board of Directors during their meeting held on June 16, 2025.

ServisFirst Bank (NYSE:SFBS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth since its 2005 founding. The Birmingham-based bank has grown to $18 billion in assets with 34 banking locations across seven states. Through organic growth and a lean operating model, ServisFirst has established itself as a leading commercial bank, ranking 15th on Forbes' Best Banks list in 2023 and 4th in American Banker for banks with $10-50 billion in assets. The bank's Correspondent Banking Division serves over 386 community banks nationwide and is the American Bankers Association's endorsed provider. ServisFirst's success is attributed to its focus on local decision-making, efficient operations, and client-centered service, earning multiple industry recognitions including the Raymond James Community Bank Cup and a place on the KBW Bank Honor Roll.

ServisFirst Bank (NYSE:SFBS) has appointed Jim Harper as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Harper brings over 20 years of banking industry experience, including more than a decade in senior credit roles with regional financial institutions.

In his most recent position, Harper served as Executive Vice President, Senior Credit Risk Officer within a corporate banking group, where he was instrumental in credit decisioning and administration. He holds a BBA in Economics from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.

The current Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott, will transition to a consulting position within the bank and continue supporting the credit team during the transition period.

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with diluted earnings per share of $1.16, up 26.1% year-over-year. The bank demonstrated robust growth with deposits increasing by $886 million (26% annualized) and loans growing by $281 million (9% annualized) during the quarter.

Key financial metrics include:

• Net income of $63.2 million
• Return on average equity increased to 15.63% from 13.82% year-over-year
• Book value per share reached $30.56, up 12.9% year-over-year
• Strong liquidity position with $3.3 billion in cash (18% of total assets)
• Consolidated common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 11.48%

The bank maintained solid asset quality with non-performing assets at 0.40% of total assets and an allowance for credit losses at 1.28% of total loans. The efficiency ratio improved to 34.97% from 43.30% year-over-year.

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings announcement for April 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET. The company will follow up with a live audio webcast at 5:15 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly results and earnings.

Investors can access both the earnings release and the webcast through the company's website at www.servisfirstbancshares.com. A replay of the earnings call will remain available until April 30, 2025.

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) has announced its quarterly cash dividend declaration for the first quarter of 2025. The company's Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.335 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2025, to stockholders who are on record as of April 1, 2025.

ServisFirst Bank (NYSE:SFBS) has appointed David Sparacio as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 10, 2025. Sparacio brings over three decades of experience in banking and financial management, with expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and operational leadership.

The appointment follows an extensive nationwide search by Chartwell Partners. Sparacio will oversee the bank's financial strategy, regulatory reporting, and accounting operations. He holds degrees from the University of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans, and the U.S. Army War College, and currently serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Ed Woodie, who has served as interim CFO since October 2024, will transition the role to Sparacio.