UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF) is gaining from balance-sheet strength on the back of increasing loan and deposit balances. Also, steady capital distributions are backed by a decent liquidity position. However, intense competition, along with elevated expenses, are major headwinds.
UMB Financial has a healthy balance sheet position. The company witnessed impressive net loan growth in the last three years (2020-2023), with compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. Also, deposits saw a CAGR of 9.8% in the same time frame. The rising trend continued for both metrics in the first half of 2024. The acquisition of Heartland Financial will add meaningful loans and deposit balance, thus fortifying UMB Financial's balance sheet. Also, the strong deposit and loan pipeline are likely to support the company's financials.
UMBF has been diversifying its operations into non-interest sources to reduce the company's exposure on spread income. Non-interest income saw a CAGR of 6.2% for the four-year period that ended in 2023, with the rising trend continuing in the first half of 2024. The company's investment in revenue-producing capabilities is likely to support top-line growth. Going forward, diverse lines of business and verticals will keep aiding UMB Financial's non-interest income (NII).
The company's NII witnessed a CAGR of 8.2% in the last four years (ended 2023), with ...
