Preferred Bank reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 72.95 million compared to USD 66.79 million a year ago. Net income was USD 38.19 million compared to USD 35.19 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.74 compared to USD 2.44 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.71 compared to USD 2.4 a year ago.
For the nine months, net interest income was USD 219.98 million compared to USD 173.25 million a year ago. Net income was USD 114.2 million compared to USD 89.29 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.01 compared to USD 6.09 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 7.92 compared to USD 6 a year ago.