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FB Financial Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 13 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS grew to $1.13: Net income was $58.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared with $1.10 in Q1 and $0.06 in Q2 2025. Adjusted net income was $58.9 million, or $1.14 per share, up from $1.12 and $0.88 respectively, showing earnings growth across both periods. Source
  • Pre-tax pre-provision earnings rose 6.94%: Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net revenue reached $83.6 million, up 6.94% from $78.2 million in Q1 and up 42.6% year-over-year from $58.6 million in Q2 2025. Return on average assets was 1.44% versus 1.43% in Q1. Source
  • Loans grew 11.6% on annualized basis: Loans held for investment reached $12.87 billion at quarter-end from $12.50 billion in Q1, a 11.6% annualized increase. Year-over-year, loans grew 30.3% from $9.87 billion in Q2 2025. Source
  • NIM held at 3.95% in Q2: Net interest margin remained stable at 3.95% versus 3.94% in Q1, expanding 27 basis points from 3.68% in Q2 2025. Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis rose to $149.8 million from $146.8 million sequentially. Source
  • Total deposits grew 7.70% annualized: Total deposits reached $14.35 billion at quarter-end from $14.08 billion in Q1, a 7.70% annualized increase. Year-over-year, deposits grew 25.8% from $11.40 billion in Q2 2025, demonstrating continued funding momentum. Source

“The quarter's results showed strong organic growth, highlighted by double-digit loan growth, solid core earnings and stability in our net interest margin. Our results reflect the strength of our franchise and our focus on generating consistent, long-term value for shareholders.”

Christopher T. Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer

Earnings and profitability

  • Diluted EPS grew to $1.13: Net income was $58.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared with $1.10 in Q1 and $0.06 in Q2 2025. Adjusted net income was $58.9 million, or $1.14 per share, up from $1.12 and $0.88 respectively, showing earnings growth across both periods. Source
  • Pre-tax pre-provision earnings rose 6.94%: Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net revenue reached $83.6 million, up 6.94% from $78.2 million in Q1 and up 42.6% year-over-year from $58.6 million in Q2 2025. Return on average assets was 1.44% versus 1.43% in Q1. Source

Loan growth accelerated sharply

  • Loans grew 11.6% on annualized basis: Loans held for investment reached $12.87 billion at quarter-end from $12.50 billion in Q1, a 11.6% annualized increase. Year-over-year, loans grew 30.3% from $9.87 billion in Q2 2025. Source
  • Growth distributed across segments: Commercial real estate loans expanded $195.1 million, residential real estate grew $146.5 million, commercial and industrial loans increased $20.6 million, and consumer loans rose $18.6 million. Construction loans declined $19.1 million. Source

“The second quarter delivered meaningful growth in pre-tax pre-provision earnings, supported by strong loan production, stable margin performance, and disciplined expense management. We generated positive operating leverage, improved our efficiency ratio, and further demonstrated the earnings power of our franchise.”

Michael Mettee, Chief Financial Officer

Net interest margin stable

  • NIM held at 3.95% in Q2: Net interest margin remained stable at 3.95% versus 3.94% in Q1, expanding 27 basis points from 3.68% in Q2 2025. Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis rose to $149.8 million from $146.8 million sequentially. Source

Deposit growth accelerated

  • Total deposits grew 7.70% annualized: Total deposits reached $14.35 billion at quarter-end from $14.08 billion in Q1, a 7.70% annualized increase. Year-over-year, deposits grew 25.8% from $11.40 billion in Q2 2025, demonstrating continued funding momentum. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits grew fastest: Noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $2.78 billion from $2.66 billion, a 16.7% annualized rise. Brokered deposits expanded to $685.9 million from $574.2 million. This mix shift helped reduce overall deposit costs. Source

Credit quality deteriorated

  • Net charge-offs improved to 0.06%: Annualized net charge-offs totaled $2.0 million, or 0.06% of average loans, an improvement from 0.11% in Q1 though slightly elevated from 0.02% in Q2 2025. Allowance for credit losses rose to $194.0 million, representing 1.51% of loans. Source

Efficiency improved sequentially

  • Mortgage banking income declined: Mortgage banking income was $11.2 million in Q2, down from $12.3 million in Q1 and $13.0 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted noninterest income was $26.2 million, roughly flat sequentially. Source

Capital deployment and ratios

  • Capital ratios declined from prior quarter: Preliminary CET1 ratio was 11.0% at June 30, down from 11.5% in Q1, and total risk-based capital was 12.9% versus 13.4%. Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 9.49% from 9.91%, reflecting capital deployment and regulatory capital usage. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.95% (Q2 2026) vs 3.94% (Q1 2026) vs 3.68% (Q2 2025)
Net interest income Source$148.972 million (Q2 2026) vs $145.965 million (Q1 2026) vs $111.415 million (Q2 2025)
Loans held for investment Source$12.87 billion with 11.6% annualized Q/Q growth and 30.3% Y/Y growth
Deposits Source$14.35 billion with 7.70% annualized Q/Q growth and 25.8% Y/Y growth
Provision for credit losses Source$10.116 million (Q2 2026) vs $3.024 million (Q1 2026) vs $5.337 million (Q2 2025)
Net charge-offs ratio Source0.06% annualized (Q2 2026) vs 0.11% (Q1 2026) vs 0.02% (Q2 2025)
Nonperforming assets as percentage of total assets Source1.14% (Q2 2026) vs 0.98% (Q1 2026) vs 0.92% (Q2 2025)
Common equity tier 1 ratio Source11.0% (Q2 2026 preliminary) vs 11.5% (Q1 2026) vs 12.3% (Q2 2025)
Efficiency ratio (adjusted) Source52.0% (Q2 2026) vs 54.3% (Q1 2026) vs 56.9% (Q2 2025)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Three lending relationships migrated to nonperforming status during the quarter, with two subject to individual reserves and one well-collateralized but requiring active management. Source
  • Operational: Competition for labor and personnel in the markets served requires disciplined expense management to maintain efficiency ratios. Source

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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.