Strong Year‑over‑Year Earnings Growth
Net earnings of $232 million, or $1.56 per diluted share, up 37% versus the year‑ago quarter (driven by revenue growth, a lower provision for credit losses and a lower effective tax rate).
Improved Net Interest Income and Margin Year‑over‑Year
Taxable equivalent net interest income of $662 million, up 6% year‑over‑year. Net interest margin (NIM) of 3.27%, up 17 basis points year‑over‑year.
Loan Growth
Average loans grew 2.4% on an annualized basis during the quarter and 2.5% year‑over‑year, led by commercial lending.
Deposit and Funding Progress
Period‑end customer deposits increased $1.3 billion (1.8%) from year‑end; total funding costs declined 8 basis points linked‑quarter to 1.68% as repricing reduced deposit costs and replaced higher‑cost wholesale funding.
Strong Credit Metrics
Net charge‑offs were very modest at 3 basis points annualized of average loans; nonperforming assets ratio declined to 48 basis points; allowance for credit losses at 1.16% with coverage of nonaccrual loans at 239%.
Capital Strength and Tangible Book Value
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio remained solid at 11.5% (flat QoQ). Tangible book value per share increased 19% year‑over‑year, reflecting earnings and balance sheet normalization.
Fee Income Momentum & Capital Markets Investment
Adjusted customer‑related noninterest income of $174 million (up $16 million or 10% YoY excluding CVA), with Capital Markets highlighted as an outsized contributor and strong pipelines into Q2. Continued investment in investment banking, sales & trading and real estate capital markets.
Strategic Acquisitions and Product Launches
Agreement to acquire Basis Investment Group's Fannie/Freddie lending programs (expected to strengthen CRE capabilities). New consumer 'Gold' account and pilot 'beyond the business' small business product launched, plus strong SBA 7(a) momentum (ranked 11th nationally in approvals in the first half of the SBA fiscal year).
Liquidity & Securities Cash Flows
Investment securities principal and prepayment cash flows of $493 million with $299 million reinvested; portfolio price sensitivity ~3.7 years, used as an on‑balance liquidity tool and to balance interest rate risk.
Positive Operating Leverage Outlook
Reported adjusted pre‑provision net revenue of $301 million (up 13% YoY) and reiterated full‑year 2026 expectation for positive operating leverage in the range of 100–150 basis points (management noted even stronger intra‑quarter dynamics earlier).