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Lakeland Financial Posts Higher Q3 Profit on Wider Net Interest Margin

No forward guidance kept Wall Street cautious.

Overview

  • Net income rose 13% year over year to $26.4 million, with earnings per share of $1.03.
  • Net interest margin increased to 3.50%, up 34 basis points from a year earlier, driving a 14% gain in net interest income.
  • Loan originations exceeded $400 million, led by commercial and industrial activity that supported growth.
  • Noninterest income grew 9% on stronger commercial loan fees and wealth advisory revenue.
  • Common equity Tier 1 capital measured 15.06%, and the shares carry an average Hold rating with a $68 median 12‑month target.