DETROIT, April 20, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Comerica Incorporated
(NYSE: CMA) today reported first quarter 2005 earnings of $199 million, or
$1.16 per diluted share, compared to $207 million, or $1.21 per diluted share,
for the fourth quarter 2004 and $162 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for
the first quarter 2004.
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(dollar amounts in millions) 1st Qtr '05 4th Qtr '04 1st Qtr '04
Diluted EPS $1.16 $1.21 $0.92
Net Interest Income $460 $466 $445
Net Interest Margin 4.00% 3.96% 3.83%
Provision for Loan Losses $1 $(21) $65
Noninterest Income $210 $203 $220
Noninterest Expenses $374 $380 $369
Net Income $199 $207 $162
Return on Equity 15.73% 16.39% 12.71%
