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Outperform 73 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$149.00
â–²(15.30% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is driven by strong technical uptrend and a notably positive earnings-call outlook (record performance and constructive 2026 guidance). These strengths are tempered by meaningful cash-flow volatility within financial performance, while valuation appears reasonable rather than deeply discounted.
Positive Factors
Fee-heavy revenue mix
A fee-rich model (38% of revenue) materially diversifies earnings away from interest-rate cycles, supporting more stable revenue and margins over time. Recurring asset management, transaction and card fees underpin durable profitability and reduce sensitivity to loan/NIM swings.
Strong credit metrics
Very low net charge-offs and a healthy allowance indicate disciplined underwriting and low credit losses. Strong asset quality preserves capital, enables steady loan growth and supports consistent returns through economic cycles, enhancing resilience for the bank's core franchise.
Improved leverage and capital flexibility
Material de-leveraging versus prior years and higher equity strengthen financial flexibility, allowing opportunistic buybacks and lending growth. A healthier leverage profile reduces balance-sheet risk and supports capital deployment without jeopardizing regulatory buffers.
Negative Factors
Volatile cash generation
Large swings in operating and free cash flow reduce predictability for capital allocation, dividend coverage and buybacks. Persistent variability increases the risk that capital returns or reinvestment plans could be curtailed during stress, weakening long-term planning.
Deposit/funding competition
Sustained competitive deposit markets push up deposit betas and funding costs, pressuring NIM over time. If deposit betas re-price upward during rate moves, margin expansion from repricing could be offset, limiting durable net-interest-income growth.
Rising debt trend since 2024
An uptick in total debt after prior de-leveraging raises refinancing and leverage exposure, which can constrain flexibility if credit or rates deteriorate. With ROE plateauing, higher leverage risks may not translate into stronger shareholder returns.

Bok Financial (BOKF) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Bok Financial Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBOK Financial Corporation operates as the financial holding company for BOKF, NA that provides various financial products and services in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Northwest Arkansas, Colorado, Arizona, and Kansas/Missouri. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, and Wealth Management. The Commercial Banking segment offers lending, treasury, cash management, and customer commodity risk management products for small businesses, middle market, and larger commercial customers, as well as operates TransFund electronic funds transfer network. The Consumer Banking segment provides lending and deposit services to small business customers through consumer branch network; and engages in the mortgage loan origination and servicing activities. The Wealth Management segment offers fiduciary, private bank, insurance, and investment advisory services; and brokerage and trading services primarily related to providing liquidity to the mortgage markets through trading of U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities and related derivative contracts, as well as underwrites state and municipal securities. The company also provides commercial loans, such as loans for working capital, facilities acquisition or expansion, purchases of equipment, and other needs of commercial customers; and service, healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale/retail, energy, and other sector loans. In addition, it offers commercial real estate loans for the construction of buildings or other enhancements to real estate and property held by borrowers for investment purposes; and residential mortgage and personal loans. Further, the company provides automated teller machine (ATM), call center, and Internet and mobile banking services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 2,593 TransFund ATM locations. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How the Company Makes MoneyBOK Financial generates revenue through multiple key streams. The primary source of income comes from net interest income, which is earned from the difference between the interest charged on loans and the interest paid on deposits. Additionally, the company earns non-interest income through fees for services such as wealth management, investment advisory, and mortgage origination. BOKF also benefits from its strong commercial banking segment, which provides business loans and treasury management services to businesses. Strategic partnerships with technology providers enhance its digital banking services, contributing to customer retention and acquisition. Overall, the company's diversified portfolio allows it to adapt to market changes and maintain a steady revenue flow.

Bok Financial Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 16, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial performance: record EPS, broad-based loan growth, margin expansion, resilient fee income (asset management and AUMA growth), excellent credit metrics, and solid capital levels with opportunistic buybacks. Lowlights were mostly manageable or one-time factors (Q4 non-recurring gains and FDIC benefit, a modest q/q CRE decline, early-stage mortgage finance funding timing, and sensitivity to market-driven trading and deposit dynamics). Given the materially positive operating results and conservative/transparent guidance that accounts for potential normalization, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly and Annual Earnings
Q4 earnings of $177.3 million and EPS of $2.89; full year 2025 earnings $578 million and EPS $9.17 — record high EPS for both the quarter and the year.
Strong Loan Growth
Total loan balances expanded by more than $1.5 billion or 6.4% for FY2025; loans grew $786 million or 3.2% sequentially in Q4 and the portfolio grew at an annualized 11% over the last nine months of the year.
Diverse Portfolio Growth
Broad-based quarter: core C&I portfolio up 5.5% sequentially, healthcare loans +3.3% in Q4, energy loans grew by >$200 million, and commercial real estate +12.1% year-over-year (despite a -1.4% q/q decline driven by refinance activity).
Net Interest Income and Margin Expansion
Net interest income increased in Q4; reported NIM expanded 7 basis points sequentially (core margin +6 bps), with NII guidance for 2026 of $1.44B–$1.48B assuming two rate cuts and a steeper curve.
Fee Income Strength and Asset Management Momentum
Fee income contributed $801 million for the year (a peer-leading 38% of total revenue). Q4 fee income rose ~5% sequentially, asset management and transaction card lines posted record quarters, and AUMA grew $3.9 billion to a record $126.6 billion.
Excellent Credit Metrics
Combined allowance of $327 million, or 1.28% of outstanding loans; annualized net charge-off rate of 3 basis points for the year; Q4 net charge-offs only $1.4 million; nonperforming assets fell $0.85 million to $66 million (NPA ratio ~26 bps).
Capital and Shareholder Returns
Strong capital levels: tangible common equity 9.5% and CET1 12.9%. Opportunistic repurchases of over 2.6 million shares in Q4 at an average price of $107.99.
One-time Gain Recognized
Exited a merchant banking investment in Q4, recognizing a $23.5 million pretax gain, which favorably impacted other operating revenue in 2025.
Positive 2026 Financial Outlook
Guidance: end-of-period loan growth in the upper single digits, fee income $800M–$825M, total revenue mid-single-digit growth, expenses low-single-digit growth, and an anticipated efficiency ratio of 63%–64% for 2026.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Commercial Real Estate Softness
Commercial real estate decreased 1.4% sequentially in Q4 (driven by refinancing into the permanent market), though CRE remains +12.1% YoY and has a robust origination pipeline.
Some Increase in Committed Criticized Assets
Committed criticized assets rose in the quarter (though still very low relative to historical norms), signaling a watch item even as overall credit metrics remain strong.
Revenue Mix and One-time Items
Q4 benefited from a $23.5M pretax merchant banking gain and a $9.5M FDIC special assessment benefit that reduced expenses — items that are largely non-recurring and can make underlying trends look stronger in isolation.
Volatility and Sensitivity in Trading & Investment Banking
Investment banking revenue declined $1.9 million from a record high, trading revenue is market-sensitive (Q4 trading revenue $34.1M; trading/market conditions can shift revenue between fee income and NII), and guidance contemplates a shift of some trading revenue into NII with a steeper curve.
Deposit/Funding Dynamics May Revert
Some Q4 wholesale deposit benefits were timing/market driven (replacing higher-cost wholesale borrowings); management warned these cheaper wholesale deposits could runoff when funding market spreads normalize.
Mortgage Finance Still Early-Stage and Funding Assumptions
Mortgage finance contributed about $100 million in Q4 and management expects momentum, but the business is early-stage and guidance assumes conservative funding rates (management cautioned ramp timing can lag by 3–6 months).
Provision Uncertainty / Potential Credit Normalization
While credit remains strong, management expects eventual credit normalization over the long term; 2026 provision guidance ($25M–$45M) allows for some normalization, introducing upside to provisions if conditions deteriorate.
Competitive Deposit Environment and Margin Drivers
Management described deposit competition as 'competitive at a high normal level'; deposit betas historically mid-60s could pressure margin in a rate-cut environment despite expected NIM tailwinds from repricing and curve shape.
Company Guidance
For full-year 2026 management guided to upper-single-digit end-of-period loan growth (building on >10% annualized growth over the last three quarters), net interest income of $1.44–$1.48 billion (assuming two cuts in H2 and a slightly steeper curve), fee income of $800–$825 million, and mid-single-digit total revenue growth off a $2.18 billion 2025 baseline; expenses are expected to grow in the low single digits, yielding a full-year average efficiency ratio of about 63–64% that should migrate lower through the year. They forecast provision expense of $25–$45 million, expect continued margin expansion (Q4 NIM +7 bps; core margin +6 bps) aided by securities repricing (~$700M/quarter, ~60–75 bps step-up) and fixed-rate loan repricing (~$200M/quarter, ~100 bps step-up), expect deposit growth but loan growth to outpace deposits (L/D to drift up from mid-60s), and assume deposit betas and interest-bearing liability betas consistent with prior cycles (deposit betas mid-60s; IBL betas upper-70s).

Bok Financial Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Solid profitability and improving leverage support the profile (income statement 74; balance sheet 71), but the weak/volatile cash-flow picture (cash flow 46, including a sharp 2025 free-cash-flow drop vs 2024) materially drags the financial-performance score.
Income Statement
74
Positive
Revenue has risen over the last several years (2022–2025), with 2025 showing strong year-over-year growth, and profitability remains solid with a healthy 2025 net margin (~17%) and EBIT margin (~21%). That said, margins are below the unusually high levels seen in 2021–2022, and net income is still slightly below the 2021 peak—indicating profitability has normalized and is not consistently expanding.
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Leverage improved materially versus 2022–2023 (debt-to-equity moved from ~1.5–1.7x down to ~0.78x in 2025), which strengthens financial flexibility. Equity has also grown since 2022, supporting a larger balance sheet. The key watch item is that total debt has been rising again since 2024, and returns on equity are steady but not accelerating (~9–10% in 2024–2025).
Cash Flow
46
Neutral
Cash generation is volatile: operating cash flow swung from deeply negative in 2020–2021 to very strong in 2022, then collapsed in 2023 and fell sharply again in 2025 versus 2024 (with free cash flow down ~62% in 2025). While 2024–2025 operating cash flow remains positive, the large year-to-year variability reduces confidence in cash flow stability.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue3.33B3.36B3.05B2.00B1.83B
Gross Profit2.12B1.92B1.93B1.79B1.87B
EBITDA793.89M771.95M793.14M767.72M898.57M
Net Income577.99M523.57M530.75M520.27M618.12M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets52.24B49.69B49.82B47.79B50.25B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments7.05B14.29B13.63B12.90B16.00B
Total Debt4.63B4.45B8.96B7.14B2.49B
Total Liabilities46.32B44.13B44.68B43.10B44.88B
Stockholders Equity5.92B5.55B5.14B4.68B5.36B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow575.64M1.43B66.18M5.12B-3.69B
Operating Cash Flow575.64M1.43B66.18M5.12B-3.69B
Investing Cash Flow-2.60M-477.23M-1.79B-4.60B2.60B
Financing Cash Flow-699.44M-866.79M1.67B-1.95B2.75B

Bok Financial Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price129.23
Price Trends
50DMA
127.15
Positive
100DMA
118.34
Positive
200DMA
110.04
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
1.29
Positive
RSI
44.10
Neutral
STOCH
21.96
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BOKF, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 129.23 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 132.79, above the 50-day MA of 127.15, and above the 200-day MA of 110.04, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.29 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.96 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BOKF.

Bok Financial Risk Analysis

Bok Financial disclosed 25 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bok Financial reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Bok Financial Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
73
Outperform
$7.84B14.129.13%1.93%-2.81%14.96%
73
Outperform
$14.24B12.029.44%0.95%7.76%49.85%
70
Outperform
$5.52B7.8112.09%3.68%2.79%2.11%
68
Neutral
$6.92B12.317.09%3.31%0.55%19.13%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BOKF
Bok Financial
130.33
25.57
24.41%
OZK
Bank OZK
49.03
2.83
6.12%
PNFP
Pinnacle Financial Partners
95.37
-16.59
-14.82%
PB
Prosperity Bancshares
71.63
-2.29
-3.10%

Bok Financial Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
BOK Financial Highlights Diversified Growth in Investor Presentation
Positive
Feb 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, BOK Financial Corporation posted a new investor presentation outlining its financial position, strategic focus and business mix as of December 31, 2025. The materials highlight a diversified loan portfolio spanning energy, healthcare and commercial real estate, a strong core deposit franchise across key Midwest and Southwest markets, and a fee-heavy revenue model in securities, asset management and payment processing that supports steady profitability and long-term, above-peer earnings growth.

The presentation underscores the bank’s long-standing emphasis on managing for long-term value over short-term results, pointing to a compound annual EPS growth rate that has outpaced a key regional bank index over three decades. For stakeholders, the updated data and strategic framing reinforce BOK Financial’s positioning as a disciplined, diversified regional player with concentrated strengths in energy lending, healthcare finance and transaction services, supported by solid credit quality, capital allocation discipline and robust fee income streams.

The most recent analyst rating on (BOKF) stock is a Buy with a $149.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bok Financial stock, see the BOKF Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
BOK Financial Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend to Shareholders
Positive
Feb 3, 2026

On February 3, 2026, BOK Financial Corporation’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of 63 cents per share on its common stock, reinforcing the company’s pattern of returning capital to shareholders. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 19, 2026, underscoring ongoing capital distribution that may appeal to income-focused investors and reflects management’s confidence in the firm’s financial stability.

The most recent analyst rating on (BOKF) stock is a Hold with a $135.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bok Financial stock, see the BOKF Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
BOK Financial Posts Record Quarterly and Full-Year Earnings
Positive
Jan 16, 2026

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, BOK Financial Corporation reported record quarterly earnings of $177.3 million, or $2.89 per diluted share, and record full-year 2025 earnings of $578.0 million, or $9.17 per diluted share, driven by higher net interest income and solid fee and commission revenues. Net interest income rose to $345.3 million in the quarter, with net interest margin improving to 2.98%, while fees and commissions climbed to $214.9 million on stronger trading, fiduciary and asset management, and transaction card revenue. Loans grew by $786 million during the quarter to $25.7 billion, primarily in commercial portfolios, and deposits increased by $935 million to $39.4 billion, leaving the loan-to-deposit ratio unchanged at 65%. Credit quality remained strong, with nonperforming assets steady at $75 million, or 0.29% of loans and repossessed assets, and annualized quarterly net charge-offs at 0.02% of average loans. For 2025 as a whole, net interest income increased by $116.6 million to $1.3 billion and net interest margin improved to 2.87%, while operating expenses rose to $1.4 billion but net charge-offs declined to 0.03% of average loans, underscoring the benefits of BOK Financial’s diversified business model and disciplined risk approach. Capital ratios remained robust despite a sizable share repurchase program in the fourth quarter, signaling management’s confidence in the bank’s earnings power and growth prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (BOKF) stock is a Hold with a $124.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bok Financial stock, see the BOKF Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026