Regional Banks Stocks Q3 Highlights: Ameris Bancorp (NYSE:ABCB)

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Republic Bancorp and the best and worst performers in the regional banks industry.

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 5.9% on average since the latest earnings results.

Republic Bancorp

With roots dating back to 1974 and operating across multiple states including Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee, Republic Bancorp (NASDAQGS:RBCA.A) is a Kentucky-based financial holding company that operates a bank offering traditional banking, mortgage services, and specialized financial products.

Republic Bancorp reported revenues of $91.52 million, up 11% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a narrow beat of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 2.9% since reporting and currently trades at $70.40.

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Best Q3: Customers Bancorp

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 10.6% since reporting. It currently trades at $72.53.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 12.6% since the results and currently trades at $67.50.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

1st Source

Tracing its roots back to 1863 during the Civil War era, 1st Source Corporation is a regional bank holding company that provides commercial, consumer, specialty finance, and wealth management services across Indiana, Michigan, and Florida.

1st Source reported revenues of $110.7 million, up 13% year on year. This number topped analysts’ expectations by 1.3%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is up 9% since reporting and currently trades at $64.21.

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Columbia Banking System

Created through the merger of two Pacific Northwest banking institutions with deep regional roots, Columbia Banking System operates Umpqua Bank, providing commercial, consumer, and wealth management services across eight western states.

Columbia Banking System reported revenues of $582 million, up 17.2% year on year. This print surpassed analysts’ expectations by 1.9%. It was a very strong quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates.

The stock is up 8.2% since reporting and currently trades at $28.17.

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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how regional banks stocks fared in Q3, starting with WesBanco .

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 4.3% on average since the latest earnings results.

WesBanco

Tracing its roots back to 1870 in West Virginia, WesBanco is a bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust services, insurance, and investment products through its subsidiaries across several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states.

WesBanco reported revenues of $261.6 million, up 73.5% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, but overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

"Our third quarter results demonstrate the successful integration of Premier and continued operational discipline. Despite elevated commercial real estate payoffs, we delivered strong loan growth, fully funded by deposit growth, while meaningfully expanding our net interest margin and fee income. Combined with our focus on cost control, these efforts drove positive operating leverage and an improved efficiency ratio in the mid-50s," said Jeff Jackson, President and CEO.

Interestingly, the stock is up 4.4% since reporting and currently trades at $32.73.

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Best Q3: Customers Bancorp

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income and revenue estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.36.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 16.6% since the results and currently trades at $64.41.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

M&T Bank

Tracing its roots back to 1856 when it was founded as Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York, M&T Bank is a regional bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and investment services to consumers and businesses.

M&T Bank reported revenues of $2.51 billion, up 7.7% year on year. This number surpassed analysts’ expectations by 3.2%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is up 2.9% since reporting and currently trades at $190.32.

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Coastal Financial

Pioneering the intersection of traditional banking and financial technology in the Pacific Northwest, Coastal Financial operates as a bank holding company that provides traditional banking services and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions to consumers and businesses.

Coastal Financial reported revenues of $144.7 million, up 25.6% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 2%. Aside from that, it was a slower quarter as it recorded a miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

The stock is up 7.8% since reporting and currently trades at $113.73.

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The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Community Bank and the rest of the regional banks stocks fared in Q3.

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 4.3% on average since the latest earnings results.

Community Bank

Tracing its roots back to 1866 in upstate New York, Community Financial System is a financial holding company that provides banking, employee benefits, wealth management, and insurance services to retail, commercial, and municipal customers.

Community Bank reported revenues of $207.1 million, up 9.6% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, but overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with a slight miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a narrow beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 3.5% since reporting and currently trades at $57.99.

Read our full report on Community Bank here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Customers Bancorp

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.36.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 16.6% since the results and currently trades at $64.41.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

National Bank Holdings

Operating under familiar local brands like Community Banks of Colorado, Bank Midwest, and Bank of Jackson Hole, National Bank Holdings operates regional banks across Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Texas, and other western states, offering commercial, business, and consumer banking services.

National Bank Holdings reported revenues of $108.9 million, up 2.7% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 3.9%. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

The stock is up 1.2% since reporting and currently trades at $37.45.

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UMB Financial

With roots dating back to 1913 and a name derived from "United Missouri Bank," UMB Financial is a financial holding company that provides banking, asset management, and fund services to commercial, institutional, and individual customers.

UMB Financial reported revenues of $678.3 million, up 67% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 3.5%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates and a decent beat of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates.

The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $112.52.

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As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the regional banks industry, including BankUnited and its peers.

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 4.3% on average since the latest earnings results.

BankUnited

Born from the ashes of a failed Florida thrift during the 2009 financial crisis, BankUnited is a regional bank that provides commercial lending, deposit services, and treasury solutions to businesses and consumers primarily in Florida and the New York metropolitan area.

BankUnited reported revenues of $275.7 million, up 7.3% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 1.3%. Overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with a miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a slight miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

"We continued to deliver on improved profitability this quarter, with gains in EPS, ROA and ROE. We achieved our near-term target of a 3% margin as well." said Rajinder Singh, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Interestingly, the stock is up 20.5% since reporting and currently trades at $44.40.

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Best Q3: Customers Bancorp

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.36.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 16.6% since the results and currently trades at $64.41.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

S&T Bancorp

Tracing its roots back to 1902 in western Pennsylvania's industrial heartland, S&T Bancorp is a Pennsylvania-based bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking services, cash management, trust services, and investment advisory solutions.

S&T Bancorp reported revenues of $103 million, up 6.9% year on year. This print met analysts’ expectations. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it underperformed in some other aspects of the business.

The stock is up 11.8% since reporting and currently trades at $39.89.

Read our full, actionable report on S&T Bancorp here, it’s free for active Edge members.

WesBanco

Tracing its roots back to 1870 in West Virginia, WesBanco is a bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust services, insurance, and investment products through its subsidiaries across several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states.

WesBanco reported revenues of $261.6 million, up 73.5% year on year. This result was in line with analysts’ expectations. Zooming out, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

The stock is up 4.4% since reporting and currently trades at $32.73.

Read our full, actionable report on WesBanco here, it’s free for active Edge members.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how regional banks stocks fared in Q3, starting with Prosperity Bancshares .

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 94 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1%.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 4.1% on average since the latest earnings results.

Prosperity Bancshares

With a network of banking centers spanning the Lone Star State and beyond, Prosperity Bancshares operates full-service banking locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma, offering a wide range of financial products and services to businesses and consumers.

Prosperity Bancshares reported revenues of $314.7 million, up 3.9% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. Overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with a slight miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

"In the third quarter we signed a definitive merger agreement with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas Partners Bank headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. We are excited about this transaction as it significantly expands our San Antonio metro footprint with 4 additional branches and increased deposit market share, bolsters our presence in the Texas Hill Country and adds an experienced C&I lending team," said David Zalman, Prosperity's Senior Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Interestingly, the stock is up 9.7% since reporting and currently trades at $69.39.

Read our full report on Prosperity Bancshares here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Customers Bancorp

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $232.1 million, up 38.5% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.72.

Is now the time to buy Customers Bancorp? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: The Bancorp

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.6 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 16.7% since the results and currently trades at $64.33.

Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.

Enterprise Financial Services

Starting as a single bank in Missouri in 1988 and expanding through strategic growth, Enterprise Financial Services is a financial holding company that offers banking, lending, and wealth management services to businesses and individuals across seven states.

Enterprise Financial Services reported revenues of $204.9 million, up 24.3% year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 17.3%. Taking a step back, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Enterprise Financial Services scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $55.35.

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Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:TFIN)

Originally focused on traditional banking before pivoting to serve the transportation sector, Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:TFIN) provides specialized financial services to the trucking industry, including payments processing, factoring, banking, and data intelligence solutions.

Triumph Financial reported revenues of $109.3 million, up 3% year on year. This number missed analysts’ expectations by 1.4%. Overall, it was a slower quarter as it also recorded a significant miss of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

The stock is up 15.8% since reporting and currently trades at $55.47.

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