Bancfirst Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $66.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, against $62.3 million, or $1.85, a year earlier. Source
- Net interest income rose on loans: Net interest income reached $133.5 million, up from $121.3 million a year earlier, on higher loan volume and earning asset growth. Source
- Expenses rose to $97.5 million: Noninterest expense was $97.5 million, up from $88.2 million a year earlier. Source
- Salaries drove most of the increase: Salaries and employee benefits were $60.3 million, after a $800,000 favorable adjustment to the funded employee benefit trust. Source
- Provision rose to $4.9 million: Provision for credit losses was $4.9 million, against $1.4 million a year earlier. Source
- Nonaccrual loans rose to 0.94%: Nonaccrual loans totaled $81.4 million, with government agencies guaranteeing about $7.9 million of them. Source
- SpiritBank acquisition announced: The SpiritBank acquisition adds Tulsa MSA communities Bristow and Sapulpa and expands the company's presence in Tulsa. Source
“The Company enjoyed a record quarter fueled by an expanding margin and earning asset growth.”
BancFirst Corporation CEO David Harlow
What changed from last quarter
- New: SpiritBank acquisition announced during the quarter, adding Tulsa MSA communities Bristow and Sapulpa. Source
Earnings and net interest income
- Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $66.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, against $62.3 million, or $1.85, a year earlier. Source
- Net interest income rose on loans: Net interest income reached $133.5 million, up from $121.3 million a year earlier, on higher loan volume and earning asset growth. Source
- Net interest margin widened: Net interest margin was 3.84%, up from 3.75% a year earlier. The six-month margin was 3.79%, against 3.72%. Source
Noninterest income drivers
- Most fee categories increased: Trust revenue, deposit service charges, securities transactions and treasury income each rose compared with the second quarter of 2025. Source
- Insurance commissions declined: Insurance commissions were $7.5 million, against $7.9 million a year earlier, partly offsetting the gains in other categories. Source
- Life insurance claim gains recorded: The company recorded $2.9 million of gains related to bank-owned life insurance claims during the quarter. Source
“Noninterest income growth was solid across most major categories and expenses were managed in line with plan.”
BancFirst Corporation CEO David Harlow
Noninterest expense and costs
- Expenses rose to $97.5 million: Noninterest expense was $97.5 million, up from $88.2 million a year earlier. Source
- Salaries drove most of the increase: Salaries and employee benefits were $60.3 million, after a $800,000 favorable adjustment to the funded employee benefit trust. Source
- Other real estate expense increased: Net expense from other real estate owned rose $1.6 million period to period, adding to the expense increase. Source
Credit quality and provisioning
- Provision rose to $4.9 million: Provision for credit losses was $4.9 million, against $1.4 million a year earlier. Source
- Nonaccrual loans rose to 0.94%: Nonaccrual loans totaled $81.4 million, with government agencies guaranteeing about $7.9 million of them. Source
- Net charge-offs fell year over year: Net charge-offs were $2.4 million for the quarter, down from $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
- Allowance rose to 1.25%: The allowance for credit losses was 1.25% of total loans, up from 1.22% at year-end 2025. Source
“Our economic outlook continues to be guarded, although charge-offs remain at historically low levels.”
BancFirst Corporation CEO David Harlow
Balance sheet and deposits
- Total assets reached $15.1 billion: Total assets were $15.1 billion, up $243.4 million from year-end 2025. Source
- Loans grew $110.6 million: Loans totaled $8.7 billion at June 30, 2026, after growing $110.6 million from December 31, 2025. Source
- Deposits and sweep accounts grew: Deposits were $12.8 billion. Sweep accounts were $5.0 billion, up $100.8 million from December 31, 2025. Source
Capital and shareholder returns
- Stockholders' equity reached $2.0 billion: Stockholders' equity was $2.0 billion, an increase of $103.0 million from year-end 2025. Source
- Dividend declared at $0.49: Cash dividends declared were $0.49 per share in the second quarter of 2026, against $0.46 a year earlier. Source
- Book value per share rose: Book value per common share was $58.25, up from $51.94 a year earlier. Source
Acquisition and subsidiary banks
- SpiritBank acquisition announced: The SpiritBank acquisition adds Tulsa MSA communities Bristow and Sapulpa and expands the company's presence in Tulsa. Source
- Three subsidiary banks in two states: Pegasus Bank operates three banking locations in the Dallas Metroplex. Worthington Bank operates in the Fort Worth area. Source
- Oklahoma-based holding company profile: The company is an Oklahoma-based financial services holding company operating three subsidiary banks, including BancFirst with 109 locations. Source
Coming up, as management said on 23 July 2026
- SpiritBank close and conversion: Closing and conversion of SpiritBank are anticipated in the fourth quarter, pending regulatory approval. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Net interest margin Source | 3.84% |
| Net interest income Source | $133.5 million |
| Loans Source | $8.7 billion |
| Deposits Source | $12.8 billion |
| Provision for credit losses Source | $4.9 million |
| Net charge-offs Source | $2.4 million; 0.03% of average loans |
| Nonaccrual loans Source | $81.4 million; 0.94% of total loans |
| Efficiency ratio Source | 52.02% |
Risks management discussed
- Financial: Nonaccrual loans rose as a share of total loans from year-end; management also noted the provision increased. Source
- Operational: Net expense from other real estate owned increased, adding to noninterest expense. Source
- External: Management described the economic view as guarded, while charge-offs remain at historically low levels. Source
- Regulatory: The SpiritBank close depends on regulatory approval that is still pending. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- On track: Management said expenses were managed in line with plan during the quarter. Source
Other quarters
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