Earnings Per Share
Reported EPS of $0.70 for Q1 2026.
Strong Loan Growth (Quarterly)
Total period-end loans increased by $635 million (≈2% quarter-over-quarter). Commercial & Industrial (C&I) led growth with roughly $540 million of period-end C&I loan growth (about 4.6% point-to-point vs Dec 31).
Ambitious Full-Year Loan Growth Outlook (with Acquisition)
Including the American National Bank (ANB) acquisition, expected 2026 period-end loan growth of 17%–19% compared to Associated stand-alone 2025.
Deposit Growth and Composition
Period-end deposits rose $179 million in Q1; core customer deposits grew ~$820 million (3% quarter-over-quarter) and were up $1.3 billion (4.5% year-over-year). Post-acquisition 2026 period-end total deposit growth expected 17%–19% and customer deposit growth 19%–21% vs stand-alone 2025.
Net Interest Income and Yields (YoY Strength)
Net interest income of $307 million (down $3 million QoQ but up $21 million vs Q1 2025, ≈+7% YoY). Earning asset yields at 5.20% (-14 bps QoQ); interest-bearing liability cost 2.67% (-15 bps QoQ). Interest-bearing deposit costs down 47 bps YoY.
Customer Acquisition & Marketing Investment
Annualized checking household growth of 2.2% in Q1; marketing acquisition spend increased 23% vs prior-year Q1, supporting customer growth and pipeline build.
Acquisition Closed and Integration Progress
Closed American National Bank on April 1, integration on track with conversion expected late Q3; management reports cultural fit, completed initial integration tasks, and no material surprises to date.
Credit Metrics: Low Charge-offs and Stable Allowance
Net charge-offs of $5 million in Q1 (annualized charge-off rate ~7 bps for the quarter). Provision expense modest at $11 million. Allowance for credit losses (ACL) modestly increased $6 million to $425 million; ACL as % of loans remained ~1.34% (stable). Total criticized loans decreased $29 million QoQ.
Capital and Tangible Book Value
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 10.47% (up 36 bps YoY). Tangible book value per share $22.23, up nearly $2 vs Q1 prior year. Tangible common equity (TCE) ratio 8.27%, up 31 bps YoY.
Operational Discipline on Expenses
Total noninterest expense of $219 million (slightly lower QoQ). Adjusted efficiency ratio modestly higher at 55.8% but management emphasizes intent to deliver positive operating leverage and remains on track with legacy expense guidance.