Hills 10-K: $233.77M Interest Income; EPS $6.81

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Hills reported total interest income of $233.77 million for the year, driven by higher loan and investment balances and rising rates, and delivered diluted EPS of $6.81, a 29.5% increase year over year. Net interest income was $150.18 million with a net interest margin of 3.45%, and full-year net income totaled $60.50 million, up 27.1% despite elevated credit loss expense. The company noted repositioning losses and higher credit provisions that influenced operating results.Financial HighlightsTotal interest income: $233.77 million — increased due to higher loan and investment balances and higher rates.Net interest income: $150.18 million — benefited from margin expansion; net interest margin 3.45%.Net income: $60.50 million — up 27.09% from prior year.Diluted earnings per share (EPS): $6.81 — increased 29.47% year over year.Credit loss expense: $12.33 million — materially higher than prior year and a noted driver of net income volatility.Business HighlightsRevenue growth & margin expansion: Net interest income rose materially in 2025, driven by higher loan and investment balances and margin expansion, supporting improved profitability.Loan growth & channel mix: Loans held for investment increased notably, led by 1–4 family and commercial real estate originations and completed construction conversions to permanent financing.Wealth and trust momentum: Trust fees and assets under management grew about 13.8%, strengthening noninterest revenue and client-facing wealth management channels.Operational repositioning: Executed investment portfolio repositioning with sales of lower-yield securities to improve yield profile and reduce interest-rate sensitivity.Credit monitoring & risk management: Enhanced credit administration with increased focus on higher-risk segments and quarterly stress testing to manage asset quality.Original SEC Filing: This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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