First Horizon Corporation's Momentum Continues with Strong First Quarter 2025 Results

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $213 Million with an EPS of $0.41, a $0.12 Increase from Prior Quarter; $217 Million or $0.42 on an Adjusted Basis, Down $0.01 from Prior Quarter*

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today reported first quarter net income available to common shareholders ("NIAC") of $213 million or earnings per share of $0.41, compared with fourth quarter 2024 NIAC of $158 million or earnings per share of $0.29. First quarter 2025 results were reduced by net $4 million after-tax, or $0.01 per share, of notable items compared with $71 million, or $0.13 per share, in fourth quarter 2024. Excluding notable items, adjusted first quarter 2025 NIAC was $217 million or $0.42 per share compared to $228 million or $0.43 per share in fourth quarter 2024.

"We are pleased to report strong performance as we begin 2025. Our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders through consistent returns is achieved by meeting client needs with tailored solutions, maintaining a strong associate culture, and supporting our communities with unwavering resolve," said President and CEO Bryan Jordan.

He continued, "Our business model prioritizes safety and soundness, profitability, and growth, equipping us to manage uncertainties and adapt to economic changes. For 161 years, First Horizon has demonstrated its ability to perform through diverse economic conditions and is well-positioned to achieve sustainable growth and continue delivering results that benefit our stakeholders for the long term."

Conference Call Information

Analysts, investors and interested parties may call toll-free starting at 8:15 a.m. CT on April 16, 2025 by dialing 1-833-470-1428 (if calling from the U.S.) or 404-975-4839 (if calling from outside the U.S) and entering access code 728634. The conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT.

Participants can also opt to listen to the live audio webcast at https://ir.firsthorizon.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at noon CT on April 16 until midnight CT on April 30, 2025. To listen to the replay, dial 1-866-813-9403 (U.S. callers); the access code is 568167. A replay of the webcast will also be available on our website on April 16 and will be archived on the site for one year.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This document and the complete 1Q2025 earnings release to which it relates contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to FHN's beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward," and other similar expressions that indicate future events and trends. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond FHN's control, and many of which, with respect to future business decisions and actions (including acquisitions and divestitures), are subject to change and could cause FHN's actual future results and outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements or historical performance. While there is no assurance that any list of uncertainties and contingencies is complete, examples of factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated by forward-looking statements or historical performance include those mentioned: in this document; in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of FHN's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this release; in the forepart, and in Items 1, 1A, and 7, of FHN's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K; and in the forepart, and in Item 1A of Part II, of FHN's Quarterly Report(s) on Form 10-Q filed after that Annual Report. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of FHN speak only as of the date they are made, and FHN assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made in this document or in any other statement, release, report, or filing from time to time. Actual results could differ and expectations could change, possibly materially, because of one or more factors, including those factors listed in this document or the documents mentioned above, and other factors not listed.

Throughout this document and the complete 1Q2025 earnings release to which it relates, numbers may not total due to rounding, references to EPS are fully diluted, and capital ratios for the most recent quarter are estimates.

Use of non-GAAP Measures and Regulatory Measures that are not GAAP

Certain measures included in this document and the complete 1Q2025 earnings release to which it relates are "non-GAAP," meaning they are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. and also are not codified in U.S. banking regulations currently applicable to FHN. Although other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by FHN for non-GAAP measures, FHN's management believes such measures are relevant to understanding the financial condition, capital position, and financial results of FHN and its business segments. Non-GAAP measures are reported to FHN's management and Board of Directors through various internal reports.

The non-GAAP measures presented in this document and the complete 1Q2025 earnings release to which it relates are fully taxable equivalent measures, pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR"), return on average tangible common equity ("ROTCE"), tangible common equity ("TCE") to tangible assets ("TA"), tangible book value ("TBV") per common share, and various consolidated and segment results and performance measures and ratios adjusted for notable items.

Presentation of regulatory measures, even those which are not GAAP, provide a meaningful base for comparability to other financial institutions subject to the same regulations as FHN, as demonstrated by their use by banking regulators in reviewing capital adequacy of financial institutions. Although not GAAP terms, these regulatory measures are not considered "non-GAAP" under U.S. financial reporting rules as long as their presentation conforms to regulatory standards. Regulatory measures used in this financial supplement include: common equity tier 1 capital ("CET1"), generally defined as common equity less goodwill, other intangibles, and certain other required regulatory deductions; tier 1 capital, generally defined as the sum of core capital (including common equity and instruments that cannot be redeemed at the option of the holder) adjusted for certain items under risk based capital regulations; and risk-weighted assets, which is a measure of total on- and off-balance sheet assets adjusted for credit and market risk, used to determine regulatory capital ratios.

Refer to the tabular reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures and presentation of the most comparable GAAP items, beginning on page 20 of FHN's complete 1Q25 earnings release available at https://ir.firsthorizon.com.

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $81.5 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

*References to "adjusted" results exclude notable items and, along with return on tangible common equity, tangible book value per share, and certain other financial measures, are non-GAAP financial measures. All references to loans include leases. All references to earnings per share are based on diluted shares. Please see page 4 of FHN's complete 1Q25 earnings release available at https://ir.firsthorizon.com for information on our use of non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation of these measures to GAAP beginning on page 20 of that release.

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