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Home Bancshares Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 15 April 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income steady at $118.2 million: Net income was $118.2 million, or $0.60 diluted EPS. The prior quarter was also $118.2 million, and the first quarter of 2025 was $115.2 million. Source
  • Net interest margin narrowed to 4.51%: NIM was 4.51%, down ten basis points from 4.61% in the fourth quarter. The drop in event income was dilutive to NIM by six basis points. Source
  • One $92.1 million loan went non-accrual: Non-performing loans rose to $182.1 million, or 1.16% of loans, mainly because one relationship of $92.1 million was placed on non-accrual status. Source
  • Loans declined $52.6 million: Loans fell $52.6 million to $15.63 billion. Community banking lost $100.5 million organically, while Centennial CFG grew $47.9 million. Source
  • Efficiency ratio rose to 41.59%: The efficiency ratio was 41.59%, up from 39.54% in the fourth quarter. Management described expense management as well controlled. Source
  • Book value and tangible book at records: Book value per share reached $22.15 and tangible book value per share $14.87. Both were records and both rose from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Mountain Commerce deal closed April 1: Home completed the Mountain Commerce Bancorp acquisition effective April 1, 2026, after the quarter ended. Source

“HOMB works for the shareholder each and every day.”

John Allison, Chairman

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The Mountain Commerce Bancorp acquisition was completed effective April 1, 2026. The prior release had expected closing in the first half of 2026. Source

Results and profitability

  • Net income steady at $118.2 million: Net income was $118.2 million, or $0.60 diluted EPS. The prior quarter was also $118.2 million, and the first quarter of 2025 was $115.2 million. Source
  • Pre-tax pre-provision income rose: PPNR was $152.7 million, up $5.6 million or 3.8% from the first quarter of 2025. The as-adjusted measure rose 6.9% over the same period. Source
  • Revenue below fourth-quarter level: Total revenue (net) was $266.7 million, up 2.5% from a year earlier and below the $282.1 million reported for the fourth quarter. Source
  • ROA rose to 2.09%: ROA was 2.09%, up from 2.06% in the fourth quarter and 2.07% a year earlier. ROA as adjusted was also 2.09%. Source
  • Ranked second among large banks: The company said its results ranked it second in the U.S. among S&P banks over $10 billion for 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EPS equal to GAAP: Net income as adjusted was $118.2 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.60, the same as GAAP diluted EPS. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin narrowed to 4.51%: NIM was 4.51%, down ten basis points from 4.61% in the fourth quarter. The drop in event income was dilutive to NIM by six basis points. Source
  • No event interest income this quarter: No event interest income was recorded in the first quarter, compared with $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net interest income fell $7.2 million: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $226.6 million, down from $233.8 million. Interest income fell $12.2 million and interest expense fell $4.9 million. Source

“During current uncertain economic and geopolitical times, I am very proud that HOMB continues to be a safe place with a strong balance sheet for our customers and shareholders,”

John Allison, Chairman

Asset quality and credit

  • One $92.1 million loan went non-accrual: Non-performing loans rose to $182.1 million, or 1.16% of loans, mainly because one relationship of $92.1 million was placed on non-accrual status. Source
  • Texas holds most non-performing assets: Texas accounted for $136.6 million of the $224.1 million total non-performing assets at March 31, 2026, most of it non-accrual loans. Source
  • Allowance covers less of non-performing loans: The allowance was $297.6 million, or 1.90% of loans, and covered 163.43% of non-performing loans, down from 350.17% at year-end. Source

Loans, deposits and regions

  • Loans declined $52.6 million: Loans fell $52.6 million to $15.63 billion. Community banking lost $100.5 million organically, while Centennial CFG grew $47.9 million. Source
  • Construction down, multifamily up: Construction and land development fell from $2.73 billion to $2.61 billion, while multifamily residential rose from $1.14 billion to $1.23 billion. Source
  • Average interest-bearing deposits grew: Total deposits reached $17.74 billion. Average interest-bearing deposits rose from $13.47 billion to $13.66 billion. Source
  • Net charge-offs concentrated in Texas: Net charge-offs were $932,000 in Texas and $704,000 in Arkansas. The Shore Premier Finance region recorded a net recovery of $277,000. Source

“The continued sequential improvement reflects retained earnings growth and disciplined capital management, underscoring the Company’s ability to build shareholder value through a range of operating conditions.”

Home Bancshares Inc., press release

Non-interest income and expense

  • Non-interest income fell to $42.8 million: Non-interest income was $42.8 million, down from $50.5 million in the fourth quarter. The company described this as normalization from prior quarters. Source
  • Expenses held near $114 million: Non-interest expense was $114.0 million, close to the fourth quarter's $114.4 million. Salaries and benefits were $63.2 million. Source
  • Efficiency ratio rose to 41.59%: The efficiency ratio was 41.59%, up from 39.54% in the fourth quarter. Management described expense management as well controlled. Source
  • FDIC credit lowered other expense: An FDIC special assessment credit lowered other expense by $1.7 million in the quarter. Source
  • Securities fair value loss of $1.2 million: A fair value adjustment on marketable securities cost $1.2 million, which reduced non-interest income for the quarter. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Book value and tangible book at records: Book value per share reached $22.15 and tangible book value per share $14.87. Both were records and both rose from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Equity rose on retained earnings: Shareholders' equity reached $4.35 billion, driven by a $76.9 million rise in retained earnings. Accumulated other comprehensive loss rose $13.5 million and buybacks cost $13.9 million. Source
  • Repurchased 507,622 shares: Share repurchases totaled $13.9 million, equal to a shareholder buyback yield of 0.25%. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.21: The cash dividend was $0.21 per share, the same as the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

Acquisition, footprint and strategy

  • Mountain Commerce deal closed April 1: Home completed the Mountain Commerce Bancorp acquisition effective April 1, 2026, after the quarter ended. Source
  • Consideration paid in Home shares: Home issued about 5.4 million shares valued near $146 million, with MCBI holders receiving 0.85 Home share per MCBI share. Cash was paid only for fractional shares. Source
  • Eight branches now in Tennessee: Branch count: 75 in Arkansas, 78 in Florida, 59 in Texas, eight in Tennessee, five in Alabama and one in New York City. Source
  • Merger costs of $394,000: Merger and acquisition expenses were $394,000 in the quarter, within total non-interest expense. Source
  • Disciplined execution and growth priority: Management said it continues to emphasize disciplined execution and strategic growth initiatives for sustainable income. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source4.51%
Net interest income Source$226.6 million (fully taxable equivalent)
Loans Source$15.63 billion
Deposits Source$17.74 billion
Deposit costs Source2.35%
Net charge-offs Source$1.4 million
Nonperforming assets Source$224.1 million (0.97% of total assets)
CET1 ratio Source16.7%
Efficiency ratio Source41.59%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Placing one $92.1 million loan relationship on non-accrual status raised non-performing assets to 0.97% of total assets. Source
  • Demand: Organic loan decline in community banking was $100.5 million, partly offset by Centennial CFG growth. Source
  • Financial: Fair value changes on marketable securities reduced non-interest income by $1.2 million in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the previously announced acquisition was completed effective April 1, 2026. Source

Other quarters

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.