On April 11, Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ:OZRK) released first-quarter earnings for the period ended March 31.

  • Net income fell 10%, as noninterest expense grew 9% and provision for loan losses more than doubled.
  • Because of the unfavorable interest rate environment, net interest margin fell by 49 basis points to 3.35%.
  • During the quarter, the company opened no new stores, but in the remainder of the year it expects to add up to four new banking offices, continuing its expansion program.
  • Be sure to read our Big Bank Earnings Preview for a look at Wachovia (NYSE:WB), SunTrust (NYSE:STI), and more.

(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Total Revenue

$23,108

$23,102

0%

Net Interest Income

$18,249

$17,438

4.7%

Net Profit

$7,521

$8,397

(10.4%)

EPS

$0.45

$0.50

(10%)

Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.

Ratio Checkup

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change*

Net Interest Margin

3.35%

3.84%

(0.49%)

Efficiency Ratio

48.44%

44.71%

3.73%

Nonperforming Assets / Assets

0.27%

0.17%

0.10%

Return on Average Assets

1.20%

1.57%

(0.37%)

Return on Average Equity

17.11%

22.31%

(5.20%)

*Expressed in percentage points.

Find out more about bank performance ratios.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Investments

$590,605

$614,933

(4%)

Loans

$1,723,882

$1,424,373

21%

Liabilities

Q1 2007

Q1 2006

Change

Deposits

$2,169,916

$1,736,886

24.9%

Borrowings

$114,286

$286,399

(60.1%)

Learn about bank assets and bank liabilities.

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