Simmons First National Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $80,065,000 against $79,339,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $74,328,000 against $73,751,000 a year ago. Net income before income taxes was $39,386,000 against $31,364,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $26,971,000 against $23,782,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.85 against $0.78 per share a year ago. Non-GAAP core earnings were $28,751,000 against $25,913,000 a year ago. Diluted core earnings per share were $0.91 against $0.86 per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.29% against 1.25% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.27% against 9.15% a year ago. Return on tangible common equity was 14.71% against 14.62% a year ago. Core return on average assets was 1.38% against 1.36% a year ago. Core return on average common equity was 9.89% against 9.96% a year ago. Core return on tangible common equity was 15.65% against 15.89% a year ago. Core net interest income was $69,770,000 compared to $64,860,000 a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported net income was $96,790,000 against $74,107,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $3.13 against $2.63 per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.25% against 1.03% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 8.75% against 7.90% a year ago. Return on tangible common equity was 13.92% against 12.53% a year ago. Non-GAAP core earnings were $101,409,000 against $89,622,000 a year ago. Diluted core earnings per share were $3.28 against $3.18 per share a year ago. Core return on average assets was 1.31% against 1.25% a year ago. Core return on average common equity was 9.17% against 9.55% a year ago. Core return on tangible common equity was 14.56% against 15.05% a year ago. Book value per share was $36.80 as on December 31, 2016 against $34.55 as on December 31, 2015. Tangible book value per share was $23.97 as on December 31, 2016 against $21.97 as on December 31, 2015. Net interest income was $279,206,000 against $278,595,000 a year ago.

For the quarter, the company reported net loans charged off of $2,036,000 against $2,259,000 a year ago.