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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 22 January 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP diluted EPS $0.77 for quarter: Net income available to common shareholders was $109.0 million, with basic and diluted EPS of $0.77. Adjusted diluted operating EPS was $0.97. Source
  • Net interest income rose $11.0 million: Net interest income was $330.2 million, up $11.0 million from the third quarter. FTE net interest income was $334.8 million. Source
  • Margin rose 13 basis points: Net interest margin was 3.90%, or 3.96% on an FTE basis, up 13 basis points, mainly from lower cost of funds. Source
  • Lower deposit costs cut funding cost: Cost of funds fell 14 basis points to 2.03%, mainly from lower deposit costs. Source
  • NPAs fell to 0.42% of loans: Nonperforming assets were 0.42% of LHFI, down 7 basis points, and included $115.1 million of nonaccrual loans. Source
  • Provision fell to $2.2 million: Provision for credit losses was $2.2 million, down from $16.2 million, as the prior quarter included two commercial and industrial loan charge-offs. Source
  • Merger costs drove expense increase: Noninterest expense was $243.2 million, up $4.8 million, with a $3.8 million rise in merger-related costs. Source
  • Borrowings rose $637 million: Total borrowings reached $1.5 billion, up $637.0 million from the prior quarter. Source

“We believe that the adjusted operating results for the quarter showcase the organization’s earnings capacity.”

John C. Asbury, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Union

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Common cash dividend per share rose to $0.37 from $0.34 in the prior quarter. Source

Quarter results and earnings

  • GAAP diluted EPS $0.77 for quarter: Net income available to common shareholders was $109.0 million, with basic and diluted EPS of $0.77. Adjusted diluted operating EPS was $0.97. Source
  • Full-year GAAP and adjusted EPS: For 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $261.8 million, with diluted EPS of $2.03. Adjusted diluted operating EPS was $3.44. Source
  • Adjusted operating earnings reported separately: Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders were $138.4 million for the quarter. Adjusted measures exclude items such as merger-related costs and CECL Day 1 provision expense. Source
  • Adjusted efficiency ratio below GAAP: Adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) was 47.77% for the quarter, against 48.79% in the third quarter. GAAP efficiency ratio was 62.83%. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income rose $11.0 million: Net interest income was $330.2 million, up $11.0 million from the third quarter. FTE net interest income was $334.8 million. Source
  • Margin rose 13 basis points: Net interest margin was 3.90%, or 3.96% on an FTE basis, up 13 basis points, mainly from lower cost of funds. Source
  • Lower deposit costs cut funding cost: Cost of funds fell 14 basis points to 2.03%, mainly from lower deposit costs. Source
  • Acquisition accretion income increased: Net accretion income from acquisition accounting was $45.9 million, up from $41.9 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Earning asset yields eased slightly: Earning asset yields were 5.99%, down 1 basis point, as lower investment and other earning asset yields offset higher loan yields. Source

“While merger-related charges continued to affect this quarter’s results, the underlying operating performance supports our continued confidence in achieving the strategic goals”

John C. Asbury, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Union

Asset quality and credit costs

  • NPAs fell to 0.42% of loans: Nonperforming assets were 0.42% of LHFI, down 7 basis points, and included $115.1 million of nonaccrual loans. Source
  • Provision fell to $2.2 million: Provision for credit losses was $2.2 million, down from $16.2 million, as the prior quarter included two commercial and industrial loan charge-offs. Source
  • Net charge-offs near zero: Net charge-offs were 0.01% of average LHFI on an annualized basis, against 0.56% in the third quarter. Source
  • Accruing past-due loans rose: Accruing past-due loans reached 0.41% of LHFI, up 14 basis points from the prior quarter. Source
  • ACL rose slightly with loan growth: The allowance for credit losses was $321.3 million, or 1.16% of LHFI, up $1.3 million from the prior quarter. Source

Noninterest income and expense

  • Adjusted noninterest income flat: GAAP noninterest income was $57.0 million, up $5.2 million. Adjusted noninterest income was $56.5 million, against $56.6 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Swap and fiduciary fees rose: Loan-related swap fees rose $2.5 million on higher transaction volumes. Fiduciary and asset management fees rose $1.3 million. Source
  • Merger costs drove expense increase: Noninterest expense was $243.2 million, up $4.8 million, with a $3.8 million rise in merger-related costs. Source
  • Adjusted expense up $1.4 million: Adjusted operating noninterest expense was $186.9 million, up $1.4 million from $185.5 million, with marketing spending higher. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose to 21%: The effective tax rate was 21.0% for the quarter, against 19.0% a year earlier. Source

“Operating under the mantra of soundness, profitability, and growth - in that order of priority”

John C. Asbury, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Union

Balance sheet, loans and deposits

  • Total assets reached $37.6 billion: Total assets were $37.6 billion, up $513.0 million from the prior quarter, mainly from higher loans and cash. Source
  • Loans grew $435 million: LHFI was $27.8 billion, up $435.0 million, led by non-owner occupied CRE, commercial and industrial, and multifamily loans. Source
  • Deposits fell $193.7 million: Total deposits were $30.5 billion, down $193.7 million. Demand deposits fell $260.0 million, largely on seasonal patterns. Source
  • Borrowings rose $637 million: Total borrowings reached $1.5 billion, up $637.0 million from the prior quarter. Source
  • AFS unrealized losses narrowed: Net unrealized losses on AFS securities were $295.7 million, down from $327.6 million in the third quarter. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio rose to 10.10%: CET1 ratio was 10.10%, against 9.92% at September 30, 2025. The ratios are estimates pending the FR Y9-C filing. Source
  • Tangible equity ratio rose: Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 7.85%, up from 7.69% in the third quarter. Source
  • Common dividend raised to $0.37: Common cash dividends were $0.37 per share in the fourth quarter, up $0.03 from the prior quarter. Source
  • Preferred dividend unchanged: Series A preferred dividend was $171.88 per share, or $0.43 per depositary share, consistent with the third quarter. Source

Sandy Spring integration and accounting

  • Merger costs reached $38.6 million: Merger-related costs were $38.6 million in the fourth quarter, against $34.8 million in the third quarter. Adjusted results exclude these costs. Source
  • Goodwill rose after adjustments: Preliminary Sandy Spring goodwill was $519.2 million, after measurement period adjustments that added $22.4 million since April 1, 2025. Source
  • Amortization of intangibles declined: Amortization of intangible assets was $17.7 million, down from $18.1 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Cary Street Partners stake sold: The company recorded a $457,000 pre-tax gain on the sale of its equity interest in Cary Street Partners in the fourth quarter. Source

Demand, mortgage and franchise

  • Mortgage banking income eased seasonally: Mortgage banking income fell $727,000, reflecting seasonally lower origination volumes. Source
  • Wealth fees rose on estate and trust: Fiduciary and asset management fees rose $1.3 million on higher estate, personal trust and investment advisory income. Source
  • Positioned as largest lower Mid-Atlantic bank: Management describes the company as having moved from a Virginia community bank to the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. Source

Coming up, as management said on 22 January 2026

  • Ratios subject to FR Y9-C filing: December 31, 2025 capital ratios are estimates and remain subject to change until the FR Y9-C is filed. Source
  • Goodwill subject to one-year review: Preliminary Sandy Spring goodwill may change if more information is obtained within the one-year measurement period. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest income Source$330.2 million
Net interest margin (FTE) Source3.96%
Loans held for investment Source$27.8 billion
Deposits Source$30.5 billion
Provision for credit losses Source$2.2 million
Net charge-offs Source0.01% (annualized)
Nonperforming assets to total LHFI Source0.42%
CET1 ratio Source10.10%
Efficiency ratio Source62.83%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Accruing past-due loans rose to 0.41% of LHFI, with increases in the 30-59 day and 90-plus day buckets. Source
  • Operational: Non-credit-related losses on customer transactions increased, adding $2.4 million to other expenses. Source
  • Financial: Borrowings increased to fund loan fundings and deposit cash flows, with Federal Home Loan Bank advances as the main source. Source
  • External: Lower deposit costs reflected Federal Reserve rate cuts totaling 75 basis points from September through December 2025. Source
  • Financial: Interest income included higher acquisition accretion from Sandy Spring, which was a driver of the quarter's increase. Source
  • Regulatory: The acquisition expanded the company's state income tax footprint, raising the effective tax rate. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reiterated confidence in achieving the Sandy Spring targets for adjusted operating ROA, ROTCE and efficiency ratio, without stating progress against them. Source

Other quarters

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