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First Interstate Bancsystem Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income rose to $83.9 million: Net income was $83.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, against $60.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Nebraska branch sale added $19.5 million: Sale of eleven Nebraska branches, completed April 10, 2026, produced a $19.5 million gain in other income and lifted noninterest income to $61.7 million. Source
  • Net interest margin rose to 3.45%: Net interest margin was 3.45%, up 4 basis points from the first quarter and 15 basis points from the second quarter of 2025. Net FTE margin was 3.48%. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose to $9.7 million: Net charge-offs were $9.7 million, or 0.27% annualized, up from $2.4 million in the first quarter. Charge-offs of $14.0 million were partly offset by $4.3 million of recoveries. Source
  • Criticized loans fell $95.8 million: Criticized loans fell 9.3% to $937.4 million on payoffs, paydowns and upgrades. Special mention loans fell 22.6% to $421.0 million. Source
  • CET1 ratio rose to 14.54%: CET1 rose 24 basis points to 14.54%, mainly from lower risk-weighted assets on lower loan balances, partly offset by share repurchases in the quarter. Source
  • Repurchased $68.7 million of stock: The company bought about 1.93 million shares for $68.7 million in the quarter. Since August 2025, 7.98 million shares were repurchased for $270.3 million. Source

“We are pleased to see continued improvement in our net interest margin and meaningful progress reducing criticized loans, as we remain focused on strengthening the quality and earnings power of the franchise,”

James A. Reuter, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Dividend SourcePayable August 14, 2026$0.47 per common shareKept
Share repurchase authorization SourceProgram adopted August 2025, through July 22, 2026$450.0 million total authorizedRaised from $300.0 million authorized
Remaining repurchase capacity SourceAs of June 30, 2026$29.7 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Share repurchase authorization increased by $150.0 million, to $450.0 million in total, from $300.0 million. Source
  • New: Eleven Nebraska branches were sold on April 10, 2026, producing a $19.5 million gain in the second quarter. Source
  • Guidance kept: The quarterly dividend stayed at $0.47 per common share, the same amount declared in April 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income rose to $83.9 million: Net income was $83.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, against $60.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Nebraska branch sale added $19.5 million: Sale of eleven Nebraska branches, completed April 10, 2026, produced a $19.5 million gain in other income and lifted noninterest income to $61.7 million. Source
  • Net interest income edged higher: Net interest income was $202.2 million, up $1.5 million from the first quarter, mainly on lower time deposit interest expense and higher investment balances and yields. Source
  • Deliberate actions cited for outcomes: Management said many outcomes reflect deliberate actions intended to improve the long-term value of the franchise. Source

Net interest margin and funding

  • Net interest margin rose to 3.45%: Net interest margin was 3.45%, up 4 basis points from the first quarter and 15 basis points from the second quarter of 2025. Net FTE margin was 3.48%. Source
  • Time deposit costs eased: Adjusted FTE margin, excluding accretion, rose 4 basis points to 3.42%, with higher investment yields and lower time deposit rates offset by lower loan balances. Source
  • Acquired-loan accretion added $3.5 million: Accretion on acquired loans contributed $3.5 million in the quarter, compared with $3.1 million in the first quarter and $4.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Borrowed funds cleared to zero: Other borrowed funds were zero at June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, down from $250.0 million a year earlier; cost of interest bearing liabilities was 1.60%. Source

“Through ongoing fixed asset repricing, disciplined capital deployment, operating model optimization, and continued investment in relationship growth, we are building a more efficient organization and remain confident in our ability to deliver improving returns over time.”

James A. Reuter, President and Chief Executive Officer

Fee income and payment services

  • Fee revenues rose on card interchange: Fee-based revenues were $37.4 million, up from $36.0 million in the first quarter, with payment services up $1.2 million on business card and debit interchange. Source
  • Consumer card interchange fell year over year: Payment services revenues were $16.8 million, down $1.0 million from a year earlier, after consumer credit cards were outsourced in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Wealth management revenues edged up: Wealth management revenues were $10.6 million, up $0.1 million from the first quarter and $0.9 million from the second quarter of 2025. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Noninterest expense rose modestly: Noninterest expense was $158.9 million, up $1.3 million from the first quarter and $3.8 million from a year earlier. The efficiency ratio was 58.96%. Source
  • Salaries and benefits came down: Salaries and wages fell $3.6 million to $64.9 million, and employee benefits fell $2.2 million to $19.0 million, on lower incentive and payroll tax amounts. Source
  • Other expenses rose on professional fees: Other expenses rose $6.0 million to $53.1 million, including $1.2 million of professional fees, $0.8 million of donations and $0.6 million of FDIC premiums. Source

“We also continued to execute on our previously announced share repurchase authorization and are expanding that authorization, underscoring our commitment to shareholder returns.”

James A. Reuter, President and Chief Executive Officer

Loans, deposits and balance sheet

  • Loans fell 3.0% in the quarter: Loans held for investment fell to $14,281.4 million, down $447.0 million, from payoffs, paydowns and $50.4 million of indirect portfolio amortization. Source
  • Deposits fell with the branch sale: Deposits fell 2.0% to $21,441.3 million. The Nebraska sale carried $244.2 million of deposits, while noninterest bearing deposits rose 1.6%. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio fell to 66.6%: Loans to deposits was 66.6%, compared with 67.3% at March 31, 2026 and 72.3% a year earlier. Total assets fell $541.8 million to $25,885.0 million. Source
  • Investment securities rose year over year: Investment securities were $7,985.6 million, up $673.4 million from a year earlier, mainly from purchases, partly offset by paydowns and maturities. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Provision was a $3.2 million reduction: The company recorded a reduction of provision for credit losses of $3.2 million, compared with a $6.7 million provision in the first quarter. Allowance was 1.28% of loans. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose to $9.7 million: Net charge-offs were $9.7 million, or 0.27% annualized, up from $2.4 million in the first quarter. Charge-offs of $14.0 million were partly offset by $4.3 million of recoveries. Source
  • Criticized loans fell $95.8 million: Criticized loans fell 9.3% to $937.4 million on payoffs, paydowns and upgrades. Special mention loans fell 22.6% to $421.0 million. Source
  • Nonperforming assets rose $2.5 million: Nonperforming assets were $165.0 million, up from $162.5 million, mainly from higher non-accrual loans, partly offset by a $1.3 million decline in OREO. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio rose to 14.54%: CET1 rose 24 basis points to 14.54%, mainly from lower risk-weighted assets on lower loan balances, partly offset by share repurchases in the quarter. Source
  • Repurchased $68.7 million of stock: The company bought about 1.93 million shares for $68.7 million in the quarter. Since August 2025, 7.98 million shares were repurchased for $270.3 million. Source
  • Regular dividends of $46.0 million paid: Regular dividends of about $46.0 million, or $0.47 per share, were paid in the quarter. The declared dividend equates to a 5.3% annualized yield. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.45%
Net interest income Source$202.2 million
Loans held for investment Source$14,281.4 million
Total deposits Source$21,441.3 million
Cost of funds Source1.23%
Provision for credit losses Source$(3.2) million reduction
Net charge-offs Source$9.7 million, 0.27% annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$165.0 million
CET1 ratio Source14.54%
Efficiency ratio Source58.96%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Coverage of nonperforming loans by the allowance fell to 114.1% at June 30, 2026, from 125.6% at March 31, 2026. Source
  • External: Investment securities carried a $10.4 million decrease in fair market value during the quarter. Source
  • Demand: Elevated prepayment activity offset improved production and underlying account growth in reported loan balances. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it continued to execute the previously announced repurchase program and expanded the authorization. Source
  • Met: The sale of eleven Nebraska branches, previously announced, was completed on April 10, 2026. Source

Other quarters

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