Southern Missouri Bancorp reports Q1 fiscal 2027 net income up 22%, declares $0.27 dividend

SMBC posted Q1 EPS of $1.73, up 25.4% YoY, driven by higher net interest income, lower provision for credit losses, and higher noninterest income. Net interest margin rose to 3.70%. Loans grew 1.5% sequentially. Dividend maintained at $0.27.