Stellar Bancorp Q4 Adj EPS $0.55, Inline, Sales $112.82M Beat $108.24M Estimate
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Stellar Bancorp (NYSE:STEL) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.55, meeting analyst estimates, and sales of $112.82M, surpassing the $108.24M estimate. This represents a 1275% increase in EPS from the previous year's $0.04, but a 10.64% decrease in sales from $126.25M in the same period last year.
January 26, 2024 | 12:04 pm
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Stellar Bancorp reported strong Q4 earnings with EPS of $0.55, in line with estimates, and a sales beat at $112.82M vs. $108.24M expected. Despite a significant increase in EPS year-over-year, sales saw a decline.
The EPS meeting expectations and the sales exceeding estimates are positive indicators that may lead to a short-term positive impact on Stellar Bancorp's stock price. The substantial increase in EPS year-over-year is particularly impressive, although the decline in sales might temper investor enthusiasm slightly. Overall, the earnings report is likely to be viewed positively by the market.
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