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Fulton Financial Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 22 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Operating EPS rose to $0.60: Operating EPS was $0.60 per diluted share, up from $0.55 in the first quarter. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.52, up from $0.51. Source
  • Net interest income rose $22.2 million: Net interest income rose $22.2 million to $284.3 million. Blue Foundry contributed $17.5 million of the increase; interest income on net loans rose $32.6 million. Source
  • Loan growth came mostly from acquisition: Net loans rose $1.7 billion to $25.9 billion, of which $1.6 billion was acquired from Blue Foundry at preliminary fair value. Excluding that, net loans rose $102.6 million, led by consumer loans. Source
  • Net interest margin rose two basis points: The margin increased two basis points from the first quarter. Average yield on net loans was 5.80%, up from 5.70%, and interest expense on deposits rose $10.9 million. Source
  • Non-interest expense rose $30.7 million: Non-interest expense rose to $231.0 million. Operating non-interest expense rose $19.9 million to $210.6 million, excluding acquisition, intangible and other items. Source
  • Provision for credit losses fell: Provision for credit losses was $4.9 million, down from $14.4 million in the first quarter. Source
  • CET1 ratio rose to 12.1%: Common equity tier 1 ratio was about 12.1%, up from 11.9%. Regulatory ratios at June 30, 2026 are preliminary estimates. Source

“During the quarter, we achieved record financial results and successfully completed the acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp,”

Curtis J. Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchases SourceJanuary 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027up to $150 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Blue Foundry Bank merged into Fulton Bank on July 11, 2026, ending its separate subsidiary status. Source
  • New: The company issued $300.0 million of 5.950% subordinated notes due 2036 on May 5, 2026. Source
  • Ended: The company redeemed $195.0 million of 3.250% subordinated notes due 2030 on June 15, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Operating EPS rose to $0.60: Operating EPS was $0.60 per diluted share, up from $0.55 in the first quarter. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.52, up from $0.51. Source
  • Net interest income rose $22.2 million: Net interest income rose $22.2 million to $284.3 million. Blue Foundry contributed $17.5 million of the increase; interest income on net loans rose $32.6 million. Source
  • Equity-method income added $7.3 million: Other income from equity method investments rose $7.3 million, including $6.9 million from an investment sold during the quarter. Source

Loans and deposits

  • Loan growth came mostly from acquisition: Net loans rose $1.7 billion to $25.9 billion, of which $1.6 billion was acquired from Blue Foundry at preliminary fair value. Excluding that, net loans rose $102.6 million, led by consumer loans. Source
  • Brokered and savings deposits led growth: Deposits reached $28.3 billion, with $1.2 billion from Blue Foundry. Excluding it, net deposits rose $249.2 million, led by brokered and savings deposits. Source

“With the successful integration of Blue Foundry Bank already occurring earlier this month, we are well positioned to deepen existing relationships and drive growth in this expanded footprint.”

Curtis J. Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President

Margin and funding costs

  • Net interest margin rose two basis points: The margin increased two basis points from the first quarter. Average yield on net loans was 5.80%, up from 5.70%, and interest expense on deposits rose $10.9 million. Source
  • Acquired-loan accretion eased; Blue Foundry added: Republic Transaction mark accretion was $9.9 million, down from $10.3 million. Blue Foundry loan mark accretion was $5.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Redeemed notes added $2.4 million interest: Borrowings interest expense included about $2.4 million tied to the 3.250% notes redeemed June 15, 2026. Source

Fee income

  • Wealth management fees declined: Wealth management income was $23.1 million, down from $24.5 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Commercial banking fees rose: Total commercial banking income was $24.8 million, up from $22.8 million, with merchant and card income at $7.5 million. Source
  • Mortgage banking income rose $1.0 million: Mortgage banking income was $4.9 million, up $1.0 million from the prior quarter. Source

“Our sustained focus on executing our strategic priorities is creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

Curtis J. Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President

Expenses and operating measures

  • Non-interest expense rose $30.7 million: Non-interest expense rose to $231.0 million. Operating non-interest expense rose $19.9 million to $210.6 million, excluding acquisition, intangible and other items. Source
  • Acquisition costs rose $11.2 million: Acquisition-related expenses were $13.8 million, against $2.6 million in the first quarter. Salaries and benefits rose $10.3 million, including $6.2 million from Blue Foundry. Source
  • Pension merger and debt costs included: A $2.1 million charge for merging two employee pension plans and $0.8 million of debt extinguishment costs were included in other expense. Source
  • Non-GAAP measures exclude acquisition costs: Operating measures are non-GAAP and exclude items including acquisition expense, core deposit intangible amortization and debt extinguishment costs. Source

Credit quality and allowance

  • Provision for credit losses fell: Provision for credit losses was $4.9 million, down from $14.4 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Blue Foundry loans carried initial reserve: Loans acquired from Blue Foundry carried an initial allowance of $31.0 million. The allowance on net loans rose $15.1 million, largely from that acquisition. Source
  • Allowance ratio eased to 1.48%: The allowance on net loans was $382.6 million, or 1.48% of net loans, down from 1.51% at March 31, 2026. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio rose to 12.1%: Common equity tier 1 ratio was about 12.1%, up from 11.9%. Regulatory ratios at June 30, 2026 are preliminary estimates. Source
  • Tangible common equity ratio rose to 8.8%: Tangible common equity ratio was 8.8%, up from 8.6% at March 31, 2026. Tangible book value per share was $15.61. Source
  • Repurchased $11.1 million of common stock: The company repurchased 525,000 shares at an average $21.19, costing $11.1 million. $35.6 million has been repurchased under the 2026 program to date. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.19 per share: Cash dividends were $0.19 per share, unchanged from the first quarter and up from $0.18 a year earlier. Source

Acquisition and integration

  • Blue Foundry added $2.1 billion of assets: The acquisition brought about $2.1 billion of assets at preliminary fair value, including $1.6 billion of loans. It assumed $1.8 billion of liabilities, including $1.5 billion of deposits. Source
  • Blue Foundry Bank merged into Fulton Bank: Blue Foundry Bank operated as a separate subsidiary from April 1 until it merged into Fulton Bank on July 11, 2026. Source
  • Integration under way in new footprint: Management said the integration of Blue Foundry Bank was already under way in July and that the company is positioned to deepen relationships in the expanded footprint. Source

Coming up, as management said on 22 July 2026

  • Deepen relationships in expanded footprint: Management said the company is well positioned to deepen existing relationships and grow in the expanded footprint. No date was given. Source
  • Repurchase authority runs to January 2027: The 2026 Repurchase Program authorization of up to $150 million expires January 31, 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.60%
Net interest income Source$284.3 million
Net loans Source$25.9 billion
Deposits Source$28.3 billion
Deposit costs Source1.81% (total deposits, average)
Provision for credit losses Source$4.9 million
Net charge-offs Source0.34% of average loans
Non-performing assets Source$187.1 million, 0.54% of total assets
CET1 ratio Source12.1%
Efficiency ratio Source57.3%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Net charge-offs were 0.34% of average loans in the quarter, up from 0.25%, with commercial and industrial charge-offs of $12.0 million. Source
  • Demand: Excluding the acquisition, interest-bearing demand deposits fell $155.6 million and noninterest-bearing demand deposits fell $118.5 million. Source
  • Financial: Non-performing assets rose $9.6 million to $187.1 million, including $16.4 million acquired with Blue Foundry. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The company said it completed the previously announced Blue Foundry Bancorp acquisition on April 1, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: The Q1 release expected the merger in summer 2026 around systems conversion. The Q2 release reports the merger on July 11, 2026. Source

Other quarters

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