Preferred Bank reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 73.31 million compared to USD 56.42 million a year ago. Net income was USD 37.94 million compared to USD 28.07 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.63 compared to USD 1.9 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.61 compared to USD 1.87 a year ago.
For the six months, net interest income was USD 147.02 million compared to USD 106.46 million a year ago. Net income was USD 76.01 million compared to USD 54.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.27 compared to USD 3.66 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.21 compared to USD 3.61 a year ago.