Double‑Digit Earnings and EPS Growth
Net income of approximately $124.7 million for Q3 FY2026, up 18.5% year‑over‑year; diluted EPS $2.15, up 18.7% year‑over‑year.
Strong Net Interest Income and Loan Growth
Net interest income increased 11.2% year‑over‑year; nearly $700 million of net loan growth on a linked‑quarter basis and ending loan balances grew ~ $800 million linked quarter (excl. single‑family warehouse).
Healthy Capital and Profitability Metrics
Return on average common equity >16% and return on assets 1.8% for the quarter; strong capital enabling organic and inorganic growth.
Deposit Franchise Expansion
Ending deposits $22.4 billion, up 11.2% year‑over‑year; demand, money market and savings represent 97% of deposits (up 13% year‑over‑year); noninterest‑bearing deposits ~$3.4B, up $143M sequentially.
Noninterest Income Improvement and Strategic One‑Time Items
Noninterest income $86 million (vs $53M prior quarter and $33.4M year‑ago); included a $22M one‑time legal settlement and rental income from newly acquired commercial property; excluding the $22M settlement, noninterest income was up ≈$10M linked quarter driven by mortgage banking, advisory fees and Verdant contribution.
Verdant and New Originations Contribution
Verdant contributed ≈$200M of new loans/operating leases and ≈$23.7M in noninterest income in the quarter; total originations for investments (excl. single‑family warehouse) were $5.1B.
Acquisitions and Deposit Growth Opportunities
Regulatory approval received for $2.3B Jenius deposit acquisition (to be converted in June quarter); announced pending ~$3.2B Capital One IRA/savings/CD deposit acquisition — both enhance liquidity/funding for loan growth.
Technology and AI Adoption
Expanded AI usage across the firm: >500 team members using Claude Enterprise, technical AI users up 37% since start of 2026, AI now accounts for 90% of committed code in certain areas—driving operational efficiencies in salaries, benefits and data processing.
Controlled Credit Metrics and Reserves
Total nonperforming assets $180.4M (down ≈$5M year‑over‑year) and nonperforming assets 62 bps (improved from 71 bps); allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 192.2% — indicating strong reserving posture.
Robust Loan Pipeline and Growth Outlook
Loan pipeline ≈$2.6B (includes $611M SFR jumbo, $1.7B commercial) and management expects low‑to‑mid‑teens organic annual loan growth (excl. acquisitions).