Axos Financial, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Full-year diluted EPS increased 14.1 percent: Diluted EPS for fiscal 2026 was $8.48, up $1.05 from $7.43 in fiscal 2025, reflecting 14.1% growth. Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $2.16 versus $1.92 in the prior year quarter, up 12.5%. Source
- Book value per share increased 17.6 percent: Book value per share at June 30, 2026 was $55.81, up 17.6% from $47.46 at June 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $50.96, up 14.3% from $44.60. Source
- Net interest income grew 13.5 percent year-over-year: Q4 net interest income was $317.9 million, up $37.7 million from $280.2 million in Q4 2025. Full-year net interest income was $1.247 billion, up $119.1 million or 10.5% from $1.128 billion in fiscal 2025. Source
- Net interest margin remains best-in-class but declined: Q4 net interest margin was 4.54%, down 30 basis points from 4.84% in Q4 2025. Full-year margin was 4.70% versus 4.90%. Management cited solid loan growth across consumer and commercial lending as supporting the best-in-class positioning. Source
- Loan portfolio grew $4.5 billion for the year: Total loans at June 30, 2026 were $25.6 billion. Full-year loan growth was $4.5 billion, including $637.9 million in Q4. Growth was distributed across consumer and commercial lending categories with strong real estate and structured credit performance. Source
- Total deposits grew 17.9 percent year-over-year: Total deposits at June 30, 2026 were $24.6 billion, up $3.7 billion from $20.8 billion at June 30, 2025. Organic growth was complemented by the $2.3 billion Jenius Bank acquisition deposit addition that closed in May. Source
- Jenius Bank deposit acquisition closed in May: Axos strategically closed the Jenius Bank acquisition in May 2026, adding $2.3 billion in deposits. The company had deliberately reduced higher-cost deposits in anticipation of this closing to optimize funding mix for continued organic loan growth. Source
- Non-performing assets ratio improved to 0.53 percent: Non-performing assets to total assets declined to 0.53% at June 30, 2026, from 0.71% at June 30, 2025. Non-accrual loans were 0.60% of total loans, down from 0.79%, reflecting strong underlying portfolio quality and credit discipline. Source
“We ended our fiscal 2026 with solid results. Double digit year-over-year increases in net interest income and non-interest income resulted in a 12.5% and 17.6% increase in our diluted earnings per share and book value per share, respectively”
Greg Garrabrants, President and Chief Executive Officer
What changed from last quarter
- New: Axos closed the Jenius Bank acquisition in May 2026, adding approximately $2.3 billion in deposits. The acquisition was strategically announced in prior periods to optimize funding and prepare for additional organic loan growth. Source
- New: Axos closed the previously announced acquisition of Arc Technologies, Inc., a cash management platform for small businesses, on July 20, 2026, shortly after quarter end, expanding capabilities in payment and cash management for SMB customers. Source
Earnings and Profitability
- Full-year diluted EPS increased 14.1 percent: Diluted EPS for fiscal 2026 was $8.48, up $1.05 from $7.43 in fiscal 2025, reflecting 14.1% growth. Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $2.16 versus $1.92 in the prior year quarter, up 12.5%. Source
- Net income for the year rose 13.3 percent: Full-year net income was $490.4 million, up $57.5 million from $432.9 million in fiscal 2025. Q4 net income was $124.9 million versus $110.7 million in the prior year quarter, up 12.9%. Source
- Book value per share increased 17.6 percent: Book value per share at June 30, 2026 was $55.81, up 17.6% from $47.46 at June 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $50.96, up 14.3% from $44.60. Source
Net Interest Income and Lending
- Net interest income grew 13.5 percent year-over-year: Q4 net interest income was $317.9 million, up $37.7 million from $280.2 million in Q4 2025. Full-year net interest income was $1.247 billion, up $119.1 million or 10.5% from $1.128 billion in fiscal 2025. Source
- Net interest margin remains best-in-class but declined: Q4 net interest margin was 4.54%, down 30 basis points from 4.84% in Q4 2025. Full-year margin was 4.70% versus 4.90%. Management cited solid loan growth across consumer and commercial lending as supporting the best-in-class positioning. Source
- Loan portfolio grew $4.5 billion for the year: Total loans at June 30, 2026 were $25.6 billion. Full-year loan growth was $4.5 billion, including $637.9 million in Q4. Growth was distributed across consumer and commercial lending categories with strong real estate and structured credit performance. Source
“Our net interest margin remains best-in-class, fueled by solid loan growth across consumer and commercial lending categories. We closed the Jenius Bank acquisition in May, adding approximately $2.3 billion of deposits”
Greg Garrabrants, President and Chief Executive Officer
Deposit Growth and Funding
- Total deposits grew 17.9 percent year-over-year: Total deposits at June 30, 2026 were $24.6 billion, up $3.7 billion from $20.8 billion at June 30, 2025. Organic growth was complemented by the $2.3 billion Jenius Bank acquisition deposit addition that closed in May. Source
- Jenius Bank deposit acquisition closed in May: Axos strategically closed the Jenius Bank acquisition in May 2026, adding $2.3 billion in deposits. The company had deliberately reduced higher-cost deposits in anticipation of this closing to optimize funding mix for continued organic loan growth. Source
- Assets under custody grew 21.3 percent: Axos Clearing assets under custody and administration were $47.8 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $39.4 billion at June 30, 2025, a 21.3% increase. Growth reflects expanding client relationships and business volumes in securities clearing and advisory services. Source
Credit Quality
- Non-performing assets ratio improved to 0.53 percent: Non-performing assets to total assets declined to 0.53% at June 30, 2026, from 0.71% at June 30, 2025. Non-accrual loans were 0.60% of total loans, down from 0.79%, reflecting strong underlying portfolio quality and credit discipline. Source
- Allowance for credit losses at 221 percent of non-accrual loans: The allowance for credit losses was 221% of total non-accrual loans at June 30, 2026, up from 170% at June 30, 2025. Allowance to total loans held for investment was 1.34%, well-positioned for the low level of credit losses. Source
- Net charge-offs 0.09 percent excluding one large loan: Annualized net charge-offs to average loans were 0.25% in Q4. Excluding a $10 million charge-off on a previously reserved C&I loan, the rate would have been 0.09%, improved from 0.16% in Q4 2025, demonstrating strong portfolio credit quality. Source
“We remain well reserved relative to our low level of credit losses, as reflected in our allowance for credit losses to total non-accrual loans of 221% at June 30, 2026”
Derrick Walsh, Chief Financial Officer
Non-Interest Income
- Non-interest income increased 49.9 percent year-over-year: Q4 non-interest income was $61.9 million, up $20.6 million or 49.9% from $41.3 million in Q4 2025. Full-year non-interest income was $233.6 million, up $102.5 million or 77.9% from $131.1 million in fiscal 2025. Source
- Verdant acquisition contributing lease and rental income: The Verdant Commercial Capital acquisition, which closed in September 2025, contributed operating lease rental and other income throughout Q4. The acquisition provides equipment leasing services integrated into the Banking Business Segment and adds diversified revenue streams. Source
Operating Expenses
- Non-interest expense increased due to FINRA accrual: Q4 non-interest expense was $205.9 million, up $55.3 million from $150.7 million in Q4 2025. The increase included a $21 million accrual for a FINRA arbitration matter in Axos Clearing, with increased depreciation from acquisitions and higher salaries. Source
- Excluding arbitration accrual, Q4 expenses down linked quarter: Excluding the $21 million FINRA arbitration accrual, Q4 non-interest expenses were down approximately $1 million compared to Q3, despite acquisitions and business expansion. This reflected operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management. Source
- Management continues investing in business and people: Management continued to manage non-interest expenses while investing in businesses, technologies, and people. Increased depreciation and amortization from Verdant and deposit acquisitions, plus higher salaries for growth and technology investments, supported expansion. Source
Capital and Shareholder Returns
- Company repurchased $22 million of common stock: Axos repurchased $22.0 million of its common stock during Q4 at an average price of $87.95 per share, representing approximately 250,000 shares. The buyback demonstrates management confidence in valuation and capital return to shareholders. Source
- Tangible book value per share up 14.3 percent: Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $50.96 at June 30, 2026, up 14.3% from $44.60 at June 30, 2025. The metric excludes goodwill and intangible assets from acquisitions and indicates core equity value creation. Source
- Tier 1 leverage ratio at 9.94 percent: Tier 1 leverage ratio to adjusted average assets was 9.94% at June 30, 2026, compared to 10.73% at June 30, 2025. The decline reflects strong balance sheet growth from acquisitions and loans while maintaining solid capital buffers above regulatory minimums. Source
Strategic Acquisitions
- Jenius Bank acquisition closed in May 2026: Axos completed the Jenius Bank acquisition in May 2026, adding approximately $2.3 billion in deposits. The acquisition was strategically timed to optimize funding and deposit mix while preparing for organic loan growth initiatives. Source
- Verdant Commercial Capital acquisition contributing results: The Verdant Commercial Capital acquisition, which closed in September 2025, is contributing operating lease rental and other income in Q4. Verdant provides equipment leasing services and is integrated within the Banking Business Segment. Source
- Arc Technologies acquisition closed July 20, 2026: Axos closed the previously announced acquisition of Arc Technologies, Inc., a cash management platform for small businesses, on July 20, 2026. The acquisition expands capabilities in payment and cash management solutions for SMB customers. Source
Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026
- Arc Technologies acquisition integration underway: Arc Technologies, Inc., a cash management platform for small businesses, closed on July 20, 2026, shortly after the quarter end. The company intends to integrate the platform to expand payment and cash management capabilities. Source
Risks management discussed
- Regulatory: Axos accrued $21.0 million related to a FINRA arbitration matter in Axos Clearing in Q4. Resolution of the matter could result in costs, though the reserve reflects management's current estimate of exposure. Source
- Financial: Net interest margin declined 30 basis points year-over-year to 4.54% despite management characterizing it as best-in-class. Further declines in rates or deposit mix pressure could impact profitability and earnings growth. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Ahead: Axos guided to a June quarter closing for the Jenius Bank acquisition in the prior quarter, but completed it in May 2026, adding $2.3 billion deposits. Source
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