Home Bancshares, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $71,717,000 compared to $45,516,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $67,055,000 compared to $41,282,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $20,068,000 compared to $26,642,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $12,950,000 or $0.19 diluted per share compared to $16,939,000 or $0.31 diluted per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.83% compared to 1.67% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 6.68% compared to 13.19% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total interest income of $217,126,000 compared to $177,135,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $202,595,000 compared to $155,600,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $104,473,000 compared to $98,451,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $66,520,000 or $1.14 diluted per share compared to $63,022,000 or $1.11 diluted per share a year ago. Book value per common share as at December 31, 2013 was $12.92 compared to $9.17 a year ago. Tangible book value per common share as at December 31, 2013 was $7.94 compared to $7.43 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.43% compared to 1.58% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 11.27% compared to 12.75% a year ago.