Texas Capital Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog
February 24 2012 - 11:59AM
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We have upgraded our recommendation on Texas Capital
Bancshares Inc. (TCBI) to Outperform from Neutral
following better-than-expected fourth quarter 2011 earnings, backed
by the increase in net interest income. The improvements in
the credit quality metrics were also quite impressive.
Texas Capital reported fourth-quarter 2011 operating earnings of
67 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61
cents. The results were also above the prior-year earnings of 32
cents per share. Quarterly results of Texas Capital benefited from
an increase in net interest income. However, lower non-interest
income and higher expenses were the dampeners.
Growth remains the key story at Texas Capital, and the company
continues to perform well on a variety of metrics. Quite unlike its
peers, the company continued to experience growth in loans and
deposits over the past several quarters. In the midst of a slowing
economy in Texas, we believe that this growth has stemmed from a
gain in market share from its economizing competitors which
struggled against Texas Capital’s relationship-based model.
For Texas Capital, which has peers such as First
Financial Bankshares Inc. (FFIN) and Cullen/Frost
Bankers Inc. (CFR), the business model remains a chief
growth driver. The company has grown significantly since its
inception, partly based on its ability to hire local lenders from
its national competitors.
The company’s efforts to hire experienced bankers and expand its
presence are encouraging. Though, the resultant expenses that
continue to grow remain a concern, going forward, we believe that
with an eventual improvement in the Texan economy, the company
would be further poised to experience an increase in earnings.
Texas Capital retains a Zacks #1 Rank, which translates into a
short-term Strong Buy recommendation.
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