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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 October 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.96: Adjusted diluted operating EPS was $0.96, compared with $0.94 in the second quarter. Reported diluted EPS was $0.94, compared with $1.11 in the prior quarter. Source
  • Loan growth led by commercial lines: Loans held for investment rose mainly in commercial and industrial, other commercial, and construction and land development balances. Source
  • Cost of funds rose on deposits and brokered: Cost of funds rose to 2.01% on higher interest-bearing customer deposit costs and higher brokered deposit costs. Source
  • Debt redemption loss hit reported expense: Reported noninterest expense included a $2.7 million pre-tax loss on extinguishment of the 2029 notes. Source
  • Accruing past due loans rose: Accruing past due loans rose from the prior quarter, reaching a larger share of total loans held for investment. Source
  • Buybacks of $62.5 million in quarter: The company repurchased about 1.5 million shares for $62.5 million, at an average price of $41.38, under the May 2026 program. Source

“Atlantic Union delivered a solid third quarter, with healthy loan growth, strong credit quality and continued progress in expanding our earnings capacity,”

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

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Issued $250.0 million of 6.25% fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due August 1, 2036. Source
  • Ended: Redeemed $168.0 million of 4.25% subordinated notes due 2029 using the net proceeds. Source

Results and earnings drivers

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.96: Adjusted diluted operating EPS was $0.96, compared with $0.94 in the second quarter. Reported diluted EPS was $0.94, compared with $1.11 in the prior quarter. Source
  • Reported net income available to common fell: Net income available to common shareholders was $133.7 million, against $158.0 million in the second quarter. Basic EPS was $0.95. Source
  • Adjusted operating earnings were $135.6 million: Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders were $135.6 million, compared with $134.0 million in the second quarter, excluding the redemption expense. Source
  • Adjusted ROTCE held near 19.9%: Adjusted operating return on average tangible common equity was 19.85%, compared with 20.11% in the second quarter. Source

Regional footprint and expansion

  • Positioned as largest lower Mid-Atlantic regional bank: Management described the company as the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic, following its transformation from a Virginia community bank. Source
  • North Carolina staffing added salary costs: Salaries and benefits rose $1.7 million, partly on added staff for the North Carolina expansion and higher variable incentive pay. Source
  • Branches span Virginia, Maryland, Carolina and D.C.: Branches and ATMs are located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Source

“Excluding the expense associated with the redemption of our subordinated debt, our operating performance demonstrates the earnings power we have built over many years, which we believe positions us to deliver differentiated financial performance relative to our peers.”

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

Loans, deposits and borrowings

  • Loan growth led by commercial lines: Loans held for investment rose mainly in commercial and industrial, other commercial, and construction and land development balances. Source
  • Mortgage banking income declined: Mortgage banking income decreased $1.1 million, reflecting lower origination volumes and lower gain-on-sale margins. Source
  • Borrowings fell from second quarter: Total borrowings fell from the prior quarter, mainly on lower FHLB advances, partly offset by net subordinated notes activity. Source
  • Securities fell with higher rates: Total securities declined as higher market rates reduced the fair value of available-for-sale securities. Source

Margin and funding costs

  • Accretion income supported loan interest: Interest income on loans rose with balance growth and higher accretion. Net accretion income was $40.9 million, compared with $39.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Cost of funds rose on deposits and brokered: Cost of funds rose to 2.01% on higher interest-bearing customer deposit costs and higher brokered deposit costs. Source
  • Subordinated notes overlap raised borrowing costs: Long-term borrowing costs rose from the overlap of the 2029 and 2036 notes and the larger 2036 principal amount. Source
  • Earning asset yield edged up: Yield on total earning assets was 5.89%, up 1 basis point, on higher loan balances and loan accretion income. Source

“Guided by our priorities of soundness, profitability and growth - in that order - we remain focused on sustainable, profitable growth and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

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

Noninterest income and expense

  • Second-quarter insurance gain did not recur: Noninterest income fell after the second quarter, when a gain on the Bearing Insurance equity sale was recognized. Source
  • Adjusted noninterest income declined: Adjusted operating noninterest income declined from the prior quarter on lower swap, mortgage and fiduciary fee income. Source
  • Adjusted expenses rose on seasonal marketing: Adjusted operating noninterest expense rose, led by a seasonal marketing increase of $2.6 million. Source
  • Debt redemption loss hit reported expense: Reported noninterest expense included a $2.7 million pre-tax loss on extinguishment of the 2029 notes. Source
  • Intangible amortization eased: Amortization of intangible assets was $14.9 million, down from $15.1 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Other expenses fell on property sale gains: Other expenses decreased $3.4 million, mainly on gains from sales of other real estate owned. Source

Credit quality

  • Accruing past due loans rose: Accruing past due loans rose from the prior quarter, reaching a larger share of total loans held for investment. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans declined on fewer additions: Nonaccrual loans ended the quarter at $106.5 million, down on lower new nonaccruals. Source
  • Allowance coverage eased slightly: The ACL totaled $334.2 million, a $3.3 million increase, while ALLL and ACL coverage of total LHFI eased slightly. Source
  • Provision fell with coverage and loan growth: The provision decline reflected lower reserve requirements from a modest drop in allowance coverage, and slower loan growth. Source
  • Prior-year charge-offs shaped the comparison: Net charge-offs were much lower than a year earlier, when two commercial and industrial loans were charged off. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Buybacks of $62.5 million in quarter: The company repurchased about 1.5 million shares for $62.5 million, at an average price of $41.38, under the May 2026 program. Source
  • Remaining buyback capacity stated: About $177.5 million remains available under the program for future repurchases. Source
  • Tangible equity ratio fell on AOCI: Tangible common equity to tangible assets declined as higher rates lowered available-for-sale values through AOCI, more than offsetting earnings. Source
  • Subordinated notes net proceeds: Net proceeds from the 2036 notes were about $246.8 million, used partly to redeem the 2029 notes and for general purposes. Source

Strategy, technology and people

  • Technology spending rose: Technology and data processing expense rose $1.5 million, reflecting strategic technology initiatives and software maintenance costs. Source
  • Headcount edged up: Full-time equivalent employees were 3,111 at quarter end, up from 3,073 at June 30. Source
  • Non-bank affiliates offer specialty services: Non-bank affiliates provide equipment financing, investment services and capital markets services alongside the bank. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 October 2026

  • Subordinated notes convert to floating rate: The 2036 notes switch to a floating rate on August 1, 2031, at three-month term SOFR plus 213 basis points. Source
  • Buyback authority runs to May 2027: The $250.0 million repurchase program authorized May 5, 2026 runs through May 5, 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.82%
Net interest income Source$328.4 million
Loans Source$29,297 million LHFI, net of unearned income
Deposits Source$30,966 million
Deposit costs Source2.00% average cost of deposits
Provision for credit losses Source$5.7 million
Net charge-offs Source$2.3 million, 0.03% of average LHFI annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$108.5 million; 0.37% of total LHFI
CET1 ratio Source10.39% (estimate)
Efficiency ratio Source53.32%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Past due balances increased mainly in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios. Source
  • Financial: Reported margin figures include acquisition accounting fair value adjustments, so accretion and amortization affect them. Source
  • Demand: Loan-related interest rate swap fees declined on lower transaction volumes. Source
  • Regulatory: Capital ratios at September 30 are estimates pending the FR Y-9C filing and may change. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management described ACL methodology changes as part of continued credit modeling enhancements, effective January 1, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release said the company was well positioned to deliver differentiated performance relative to peers.

Other quarters

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