First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended December 2024, First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) reported revenue of $261.3 million, up 3.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.50, compared to $0.67 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $249 million, representing a surprise of +4.94%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.04%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.49.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how First Interstate BancSystem performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net FTE interest margin (non-GAAP): 3.2% versus 3.1% estimated by two analysts on average. Efficiency Ratio: 60.2% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 62.1%. Mortgage banking revenues: $1.50 million versus $1.75 million estimated by two analysts on average. Total noninterest Income: $47 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $43.65 million. Net Interest Income: $214.30 million versus $206.55 million estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for First Interstate BancSystem here>>>Shares of First Interstate BancSystem have returned +2.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (FIBK): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks