Old National Bancorp NASDAQ: ONB reported what management described as a record second quarter for 2026, citing strong loan growth, fee income gains, expense control and continued capital returns to shareholders.
First Financial Bancorp. NASDAQ: FFBC reported record adjusted second-quarter earnings and outlined plans to expand further in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana markets through its planned acquisition of Finward Bancorp, executives said on the company's earnings call.
East West Bancorp NASDAQ: EWBC reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue, net interest income and non-interest income, supported by new highs in loans and deposits, executives said on the company's earnings call.
Home Bancorp NASDAQ: HBCP reported higher second-quarter earnings and record quarterly net interest income, while management said loan growth rebounded and the company remains focused on resolving problem credits.
West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.23 per share a year ago.
Washington Trust Bancorp NASDAQ: WASH reported stronger second-quarter 2026 earnings as higher net interest income, margin expansion and growth in commercial lending helped lift profitability from the prior quarter.
Parke Bancorp remains a 'buy' as robust earnings growth, expanding net interest margin, and strong asset quality drive compelling valuation. PKBK's price-to-earnings multiple of 8.2 is notably below peers, while return on assets (2.19%) and equity (14.47%) exceed industry benchmarks. Deposit base remains a concern with 42% uninsured and 11.3% brokered deposits, but loan growth and portfolio diversity offset some risks.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is upgraded to 'Buy' following the successful Comerica acquisition and robust Q2'26 earnings beat. FITB's net interest income surged 48% year-over-year, driven by Comerica integration and strong commercial & industrial loan growth. The Comerica merger positions FITB as the ninth-largest U.S. bank, with significant run-rate cost synergies and book value expansion potential.
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Fifth Third Bancorp delivered strong first post-Comerica-acquisition results, with net interest income up 15% and pretax income reaching $1.04B. FITB's net profit attributable to common shareholders was $763M, with EPS at $0.84 and a reduced payout ratio below 50%, supporting continued buybacks. Tangible book value per share stands at $23.15, but FITB trades at over twice this, making valuation less compelling despite accelerating earnings.
East West Bancorp, Inc. is upgraded to a very soft Buy as fundamentals and profitability improve, outpacing the S&P 500 since last review. EWBC demonstrates robust balance sheet growth, expanding deposits, loans, and securities, with net interest margin rising to 3.49% in Q1 2026. Asset and credit quality remain strong, with return on assets at 1.79%, return on equity at 16.04%, and non-performing assets at only 0.26%.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. remains rated Hold due to concerns over asset and credit quality and valuation not justifying a bullish stance. Deposit and loan balances declined in Q1 2026 amid competitive pressures, with uninsured deposits at 22%—below the 30% threshold of concern. Profitability improved as net interest margin rose to 2.63%, but return on assets (0.78%) and equity (9.23%) lagged preferred benchmarks.