Sterling Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net income was USD 106.698 million compared to USD 114.491 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.52 compared to USD 0.51 a year ago. For the full year, net income was USD 427.041 million compared to USD 447.254 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.04 compared to USD 1.96 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.03 compared to USD 1.95 a year ago.