Trustmark Q1 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Trustmark Corporation (TRMK) Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $29.0 million or $0.43 per share, up from $24.87 million or $0.38 per share in the same period last year.

On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.42 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net-interest income increased to $98.69 million from $92.63 million last year. Net interest margin was 3.92 percent, compared to 3.98 percent last year. Non-interest income totaled $44.1 million, compared to $44.34 million last year.

Efficiency ratio improved to 68.32 percent from 65.77 percent last year.