Earnings / Regional banks
SmartFinancial profit rises 36.1% from a year earlier to $18.6 million
Diluted EPS was $1.10, up from $0.81, on operating revenue up 13.2%. Prior-year securities losses, restructuring and an SBKI gain leave operating earnings up 28.6% year over year; a $2.6 million credit lifted reported net income 36.1%.