First Republic Financial institution noticed its credit score scores downgraded deeper into junk standing by S&P World, which stated the lender’s latest $30 billion deposit infusion from 11 large banks could not remedy its liquidity issues.

S&P lower First Republic’s credit standing three notches to “B-plus” from “BB-plus,” and warned that one other downgrade is feasible. Different scores have been additionally lowered.

The company stated First Republic doubtless confronted “excessive liquidity stress with substantial outflows” final week, reflecting its want for extra deposits, elevated borrowings from the Federal Reserve, and the suspension of its frequent inventory dividend.

It stated that whereas the deposit infusion ought to ease near-term liquidity pressures, it “could not remedy the substantial enterprise, liquidity, funding, and profitability challenges that we imagine the financial institution is now doubtless dealing with.”

Sunday’s downgrade by S&P was the second in 4 days for First Republic, which beforehand held an “A-minus” credit standing.

It may add to market considerations concerning the San Francisco-based financial institution, which has scrambled to guarantee buyers and depositors about its well being following this month’s collapses of Silicon Valley Financial institution, which additionally served many rich purchasers, and Signature Financial institution.

One other ranking company, Moody’s Traders Service, downgraded First Republic to junk standing on Friday.

In an announcement following the S&P downgrade, First Republic stated the brand new deposits and money available depart it “properly positioned to handle short-term deposit exercise. This help displays confidence in First Republic and its capability to proceed to supply unwavering distinctive service to its purchasers and communities.”

The assertion echoed a joint assertion on Thursday from the 4 largest U.S. banks — JPMorgan Chase, Financial institution of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo — that collectively deposited $20 billion.

First Republic shares plunged 32.8% on Friday to $23.03, reflecting concern that extra hassle lies forward.

The shares have fallen 80% since March 8, when Silicon Valley Financial institution’s father or mother SVB Monetary Group shocked buyers by revealing large funding losses and a necessity for brand spanking new capital, sparking a financial institution run.