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FirstSun Capital Posts Strong Q4 Results Amid Merger Progress

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  • FirstSun will see director Diane Merdian depart and Peter Murphy join, bolstering governance alignment.
  • Fourth-quarter 2025 results showed higher earnings, strong margins and capital, supporting its merger-driven growth strategy.
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FirstSun Capital Posts Strong Q4 Results Amid Merger Progress

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The latest update is out from FirstSun Capital Bancorp ( (FSUN) ).

On January 23, 2026, FirstSun Capital Bancorp announced that longtime director Diane L. Merdian plans to resign from the boards of both the company and Sunflower Bank, effective at the earlier of the closing of its proposed merger with First Foundation Inc. or the 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting, while the board simultaneously appointed Wentworth Capital Management founder and CEO Peter E. Murphy as a Class III director and bank director, aligning with the nomination rights of the Mollie Hale Carter Trust Stockholder Group and reinforcing governance continuity. Separately, on January 26, 2026, FirstSun reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net income rising to $24.8 million and adjusted earnings of $26.9 million, supported by a 4.18% net interest margin, improved returns on assets and equity, stable loans and deposits, stronger capital ratios and an efficiency ratio that remained in the mid-60% range, underscoring solid profitability and balance-sheet resilience as the bank advances its strategic growth plans and integration work tied to the pending First Foundation merger.

The most recent analyst rating on (FSUN) stock is a Buy with a $46.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on FirstSun Capital Bancorp stock, see the FSUN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FSUN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FSUN is a Outperform.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp’s strong financial performance and strategic corporate events are the primary drivers of its solid stock score. While the technical indicators suggest some caution due to potential overbought conditions, the company’s reasonable valuation and strategic investment by Castle Creek Capital Partners provide a positive outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on FSUN stock, click here.

More about FirstSun Capital Bancorp

FirstSun Capital Bancorp is a regional banking company based in Denver, Colorado, operating through its wholly owned subsidiary Sunflower Bank, N.A. It focuses on commercial and industrial (C&I) lending, consumer banking and fee-based services, generating a diversified mix of net interest income and noninterest income across its franchise.

Average Trading Volume: 158,934

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.05B

See more insights into FSUN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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