Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.01

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.01 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $.96 per share in the same quarter last year and $1.01 per share in the third quarter of 2025. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to $140.7 million, compared to $136.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $141.5 million in the prior quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2025, earnings per share totaled $4.04, compared to $3.69 last year. Net income amounted to $566.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $526.3 million in the comparable period last year. For the year to date, the return on average assets was 1.79%, and the return on average equity was 15.76%. “Commerce delivered record revenues in the fourth quarter, driven by strong performance across both net interest income and non-interest income. Our overall results for the quarter and the full year are a reflection of the strength and diversity of our businesses and