Timothy Mitchell's questions to SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES (SBSI) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Timothy Mitchell from Raymond James asked for an outlook on fee revenue for the remainder of the year, noting the variance in swap income. He also inquired about the company's appetite for further stock buybacks, given the remaining authorization.
Answer
Executive Julie Shamburger detailed that while Q1 swap fee income was low, they expect more to come and have budgeted for it. She highlighted expected growth in trust fees, targeting a ~16% increase for the year, driven by a new team and prior fee adjustments. An executive added that Q2 swap income is projected to be significantly higher than Q1. Regarding buybacks, an executive stated that a plan was triggered during the quiet period and they are currently re-evaluating further repurchases based on market conditions.