Stellar Bancorp, Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 115.61 million compared to USD 58.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2.05 million compared to USD 21.56 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.04 compared to USD 0.75 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.04 compared to USD 0.74 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 288.96 million compared to USD 228.56 million a year ago. Net income was USD 51.43 million compared to USD 81.55 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.48 compared to USD 2.85 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.47 compared to USD 2.82 a year ago.