NYSE$FFWM

First Foundation Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported strong Q4 2021 results with EPS of $0.51 and revenue of $75.8 million.

First Foundation Inc. reported a net income of $23.9 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for Q4 2021. Total revenues for the quarter were $75.8 million. The company also completed the acquisition of TGR Financial and announced a dividend payment of $0.11 per common share.

  • Net income for the fourth quarter was $23.9 million, with earnings per share of $0.51.
  • Total revenues in the fourth quarter reached $75.8 million.
  • Return on average assets was 1.15%.
  • Net interest margin was 3.17%, with a 19% year-over-year growth in net interest income.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$75.8M

Previous: $63.1M+20.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.53

Previous: $0.50+6.0%
Net Interest Margin

3.2%

Previous: 3.2%-0.6%
Efficiency Ratio

51.0%

Previous: 49.0%+4.1%
Return on Average Assets

1.1%

Previous: 1.3%-13.5%
Loan to Deposit Ratio

84.1%

Previous: 89.8%-6.3%
Cost of Deposits

0.1%

No prior period
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets

0.1%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

$651K

Previous: $585K+11.3%
Free Cash Flow

$26.1M

Previous: $16.5M+58.8%
Net Income

$23.9M

Previous: $22.4M+6.9%
Operating Income

$32.3M

Previous: $31.9M+1.3%
Gross Profit

$73.6M

Previous: $61.3M+20.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.12B

Previous: $630M+78.1%
Total Assets

$10.2B

Previous: $6.96B+46.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$554K

Previous: $415K+33.5%

Revenue & EPS history

First Foundation · Revenue · Quarterly

$75.8M

Q4 2021+20.2%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

First Foundation · $13.3M total across 2 segments · Q4 2021

  • Wealth Management
    $7.9M+24.0%
  • Banking
    $5.36M-90.6%

Forward guidance

First Foundation is positioned for growth in 2022, with expansion into Florida and Texas, investments in existing locations, and the launch of a new mobile app.

Tailwinds

  • Banking, wealth management, and trust businesses experiencing record levels of interest.
  • Expansion into Florida and build-out in Texas are off to a great start.
  • Continued investment in existing locations across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
  • Launch of a new mobile app offering fintech solutions.
  • Solid deposit levels with loan-to-deposit ratio at 84%.

Headwinds

  • Uncertainty in the overall economic environment.
  • Potential impacts from the integration of operations in Florida.
  • Risks associated with changes in interest rates.
  • Dependence on key personnel.
  • Competition from other financial institutions.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.9%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

28 / 51 earnings

Positive

+22.0%

Q2 2023

Best reaction

-13.8%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026
Q4 2025+1.8%+8.8%-2.0%
Q3 2025-0.2%-1.9%-0.2%
Q2 2025+0.4%+4.5%+22.2%
Q1 2025+1.0%+6.8%+3.8%
Q4 2024-12.8%-18.2%-18.7%
Q3 2024-10.6%-13.6%+4.0%
Q2 2024+5.5%+3.3%+3.0%
Q1 2024-13.8%-22.3%-16.0%
Q4 2023-5.2%-6.1%-26.8%
Q3 2023+0.0%-7.2%+19.2%
Q2 2023+22.0%+23.6%+26.8%
Q1 2023+3.6%-20.9%-30.1%
Q4 2022-0.6%-1.3%-5.0%
Q3 2022-12.1%-10.3%-23.8%
Q2 2022+3.6%+3.0%+0.8%
Q1 2022-5.8%-6.1%-6.0%
Q4 2021+1.0%+1.4%+3.0%
Q3 2021-3.0%-1.4%+3.5%
Q2 2021+4.6%+6.5%+7.1%
Q1 2021-0.0%+0.2%+5.6%
Q4 2020-4.4%-5.5%+10.4%
Q3 2020-4.8%-2.4%+28.3%
Q2 2020+7.8%+8.0%+2.8%
Q1 2020+6.0%+21.6%+28.0%
Q4 2019+3.3%+1.9%-8.6%
Q3 2019+2.4%+1.4%+4.9%
Q2 2019+7.2%+8.6%+0.3%
Q1 2019+0.3%+4.3%-2.0%
Q4 2018+0.1%+1.0%+6.6%
Q3 2018+6.4%+12.1%+13.0%
Q2 2018-12.8%-15.3%-11.9%
Q1 2018-2.2%+0.3%+4.6%
Q4 2017+0.1%-3.6%-3.6%
Q3 2017+1.8%-1.8%-0.7%
Q2 2017+3.8%+2.4%-0.2%
Q1 2017+1.8%-0.1%+1.0%
Q4 2016+4.6%+7.0%+4.1%
Q3 2016+0.5%-1.3%+16.4%
Q2 2016+5.1%+2.0%+9.6%
Q1 2016-0.9%
Q4 2015+0.3%
Q3 2015+0.6%
Q2 2015-0.3%
Q1 2015-0.2%
Q1 2012-1.1%
Q4 2014-1.1%
Q2 2012-1.1%
Q4 2012-1.1%
Q3 2012-1.1%
Q3 2014+2.4%
Q3 2013+2.4%
Q2 2014
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2013
Q1 2014

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