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M&T Bank Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 16 October 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS fell from second quarter: Net income was $775 million, down from $818 million in the second quarter. Diluted EPS was $5.04 against $5.32. Diluted net operating EPS was $5.08 against $5.35. Source
  • Average loans rose $2.6 billion: Average loans grew $2.6 billion from the second quarter, with commercial real estate up $1.6 billion, consumer up $634 million and residential real estate up $367 million. Source
  • Net interest margin 3.65%: Net interest margin was 3.65%, against 3.70% in the second quarter and 3.69% a year earlier. Net interest spread was 2.97%. Source
  • Mortgage banking revenue rose on sub-servicing: Residential mortgage banking revenues were $119 million, up from $96 million in the second quarter, mainly from higher sub-servicing income. Source
  • Expenses up 3% on technology spending: Noninterest expense was $1,393 million, up $44 million from the second quarter and up 2% from a year earlier, reflecting technology and enterprise spending and an extra working day. Source
  • Provision rose to $135 million: The provision for credit losses was $135 million, against $120 million in the second quarter and $125 million a year earlier. Loan loss provision was $130 million. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans up from second quarter: Nonaccrual loans were $1,298 million, or 0.90% of loans, up 7% from the second quarter and down 14% from a year earlier. Source

“Fee income in the recent quarter continues to reflect the breadth of M&T's franchise and our ability to meet customers' evolving needs through a wide range of financial capabilities.”

Daryl N. Bible, M&T's Chief Financial Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Other income categories were changed and reclassified, effective for the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • New: Loans held for sale are now shown separately from loans held for investment on the balance sheet and in the average balance disclosures. Source
  • New: In July 2026, $8.3 billion of residential mortgage-backed securities moved from the available-for-sale to the held-to-maturity portfolio. Source

Earnings and returns

  • Net income and EPS fell from second quarter: Net income was $775 million, down from $818 million in the second quarter. Diluted EPS was $5.04 against $5.32. Diluted net operating EPS was $5.08 against $5.35. Source
  • Nine-month net income rose 8%: Net income for the nine months was $2,257 million, up 8% from $2,092 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net interest income up 2% on year: Taxable-equivalent net interest income was $1,805 million, up $32 million from the third quarter of 2025, on lower rates paid on deposits and higher average loans and securities, partly offset by lower loan yields. Source
  • Return on common equity 11.44%: Annualized return on average common shareholders' equity was 11.44%, against 12.30% in the second quarter and 11.45% a year earlier. Return on average tangible common equity was 17.29%. Source
  • Effective tax rate unchanged at 23.1%: The effective income tax rate was 23.1%, the same as in the second quarter and up from 22.8% in the third quarter of 2025. Source

Loan growth

  • Average loans rose $2.6 billion: Average loans grew $2.6 billion from the second quarter, with commercial real estate up $1.6 billion, consumer up $634 million and residential real estate up $367 million. Source
  • Commercial and industrial led annual growth: Average commercial and industrial loans rose $4.2 billion from the third quarter of 2025, spanning most industry types. Source
  • Period-end loans up 6% on year: Total loans were $144,756 million at September 30, 2026, up from $136,345 million a year earlier. Source
  • Earning assets up $5.8 billion on year: Average earning assets were $196,739 million, up $5.8 billion from the third quarter of 2025, with loan growth across all portfolios. Source

“The continued strength across customer-driven revenue streams demonstrates the value of our diversified business model and the depth of our customer relationships.”

Daryl N. Bible, M&T's Chief Financial Officer

Deposits and funding

  • Average deposits rose $3.5 billion: Average interest-bearing deposits rose $3.5 billion from the second quarter, and long-term borrowings increased from securitizations and note issuance. Source
  • FHLB short-term borrowings reduced: Average short-term borrowings fell to $5,248 million from $8,016 million in the second quarter, as FHLB of New York borrowings declined. Source
  • Interest-bearing funding up on year: Average interest-bearing deposits were $4.5 billion higher than a year earlier, and short-term FHLB borrowings were $1.9 billion higher. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits flat on year: Noninterest-bearing deposits were $44,819 million, close to the year-earlier $44,994 million. Interest-bearing deposits were $122,691 million, up 4%. Source

Margin and deposit costs

  • Net interest margin 3.65%: Net interest margin was 3.65%, against 3.70% in the second quarter and 3.69% a year earlier. Net interest spread was 2.97%. Source
  • Interest-bearing deposit cost 2.05%: The rate on average interest-bearing deposits was 2.05%, up from 1.95% in the second quarter and down from 2.36% a year earlier. Source
  • Funding cost lower than a year ago: The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.44%, compared with 2.36% in the second quarter and 2.72% in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Earning-asset yield down on year: The yield on average earning assets was 5.41%, against 5.60% a year earlier. Management cited lower yields received on loans as an offset. Source

“These relationships are at the heart of our purpose, to make a difference in people's lives.”

Daryl N. Bible, M&T's Chief Financial Officer

Fee income and servicing

  • Noninterest income flat sequentially: Noninterest income was $743 million, up $3 million from the second quarter and down 1% from $752 million a year earlier. Source
  • Mortgage banking revenue rose on sub-servicing: Residential mortgage banking revenues were $119 million, up from $96 million in the second quarter, mainly from higher sub-servicing income. Source
  • Servicing rights now at fair value: Since January 1, 2026, changes in fair value of servicing rights run through mortgage banking revenues, and derivatives have hedged that risk since December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital markets revenue fell: Capital markets and advisory revenues were $32 million, down from $41 million in the second quarter on lower syndication fees and swap revenue. Source
  • Lower BLG distribution cut other revenue: BLG income was $31 million, against $47 million in the second quarter. Other revenues from operations were $85 million. Source

Expenses and staffing

  • Expenses up 3% on technology spending: Noninterest expense was $1,393 million, up $44 million from the second quarter and up 2% from a year earlier, reflecting technology and enterprise spending and an extra working day. Source
  • Software and data processing costs rose: Outside data processing and software expense was $173 million, up $19 million from the second quarter and $35 million from the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Visa litigation cost share added: Other costs of operations rose $6 million under the company's obligation to share in losses from certain Visa litigation. Source
  • Salaries rose with extra working day: Salaries and employee benefits were $832 million, up $6 million from the second quarter, with lower payroll-related taxes partly offsetting the extra day. Source
  • Staff and branch count fell: Full-time equivalent employees were 21,562, down from 22,383 a year earlier. Full-service domestic banking offices were 906, down from 942. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Provision rose to $135 million: The provision for credit losses was $135 million, against $120 million in the second quarter and $125 million a year earlier. Loan loss provision was $130 million. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose from second quarter: Net charge-offs were $127 million, or 0.35% of average loans annualized, against $80 million or 0.23% in the second quarter and 0.42% a year earlier. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans up from second quarter: Nonaccrual loans were $1,298 million, or 0.90% of loans, up 7% from the second quarter and down 14% from a year earlier. Source
  • Allowance ratio slightly lower: The allowance for loan losses was $2,179 million, or 1.51% of loans, against 1.53% in the second quarter and 1.59% a year earlier, reflecting lower criticized loans. Source
  • Nonaccrual decline driven by two portfolios: Year-on-year nonaccrual declines were in commercial and industrial and commercial real estate. Accruing loans 90 days or more past due were $570 million, up 32% from a year earlier. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio 10.16%: The estimated CET1 ratio was 10.16%, down from 10.19% in the second quarter and 10.99% a year earlier. Risk-weighted assets were $170.6 billion; the stress capital buffer is 2.7%. Source
  • Buybacks of $323 million: M&T repurchased 1.3 million shares for $323 million, against $465 million in the second quarter and $409 million a year earlier. Average diluted shares were 145,174 thousand. Source
  • Common dividend held at $1.50: Common and preferred dividends declared totaled $217 million and $42 million. The quarterly common dividend was $1.50 per share. Source
  • Accumulated other comprehensive income fell: Accumulated other comprehensive income declined $588 million in the quarter, which management attributed to rising interest rates. Source
  • Tangible equity ratio declined: The tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio fell 22 basis points from June 30 and 94 basis points from a year earlier, reflecting loan growth, buybacks and securities losses. Source

Securities and sub-servicing changes

  • Securities moved to held-to-maturity: $8.3 billion of residential mortgage-backed securities moved to held-to-maturity in July 2026, with net unrealized gains of $8 million at transfer. Source
  • Unrealized losses on transferred securities: Unrealized losses on the transferred securities were $222 million at September 30, 2026, or $165 million net of tax. Source
  • Sub-servicing portfolio expanded in June: The company began sub-servicing $62.9 billion of additional residential mortgage loans. Loans sub-serviced for others were $179,605 million at September 30, against $183,599 million at June 30. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.65%
Net interest income Source$1,793 million
Loans Source$144,756 million period-end total loans
Loan growth Sourceaverage total loans up 2% from second quarter 2026; up 5% from third quarter 2025
Deposits Source$166,777 million average deposits
Deposit costs Source2.05% rate on average interest-bearing deposits
Provision for credit losses Source$135 million
Net charge-offs Source$127 million; 0.35% of average loans, annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$1,326 million
CET1 ratio Source10.16% (estimated)
Efficiency ratio Source54.4%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: M&T carries an obligation under agreements to share in losses from certain Visa litigation, which added $6 million to other costs this quarter. Source
  • Financial: Nonaccrual loans rose to $1,298 million, up from $1,208 million in the second quarter, and remain a credit exposure. Source
  • External: Rising interest rates reduced accumulated other comprehensive income by $588 million in the quarter. Source
  • Financial: Unrealized losses on securities moved to held-to-maturity totaled $222 million at quarter end. Source

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