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National Bank Holdings Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income rose to $26.5 million: Net income was $26.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, against $20.8 million and $0.46 in the first quarter. Return on average tangible common equity rose to 9.70% from 7.75%. Source
  • Adjusted earnings exclude integration charges: Adjusted net income was $35.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, after excluding $11.4 million of pre-tax acquisition and restructuring charges, against $15.3 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Margin narrowed on lower asset yields: Net interest margin was 3.94%, down from 4.06%. Management attributed the 12 basis point decline to lower earning-asset yield, driven by higher loan fee income in the prior quarter. Source
  • Record fundings led by commercial: Loan fundings reached a record $926.9 million, with commercial fundings of $452.5 million, against $805.5 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Provision fell to $1.5 million: Provision expense was $1.5 million, mainly from loan growth, against $4.0 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Problem loan ratios unchanged: Non-performing loans were 0.31% of total loans and non-performing assets 0.35% of loans and OREO, both unchanged from the prior quarter. Source
  • CET1 ratio at 12.29%: The common equity tier 1 ratio was 12.29%, down from 12.51%, and the tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.30%, down from 10.45%. Management said ratios remain well above well-capitalized thresholds. Source
  • Acquisition integration set for this quarter: Management said teams are prepared to integrate the most recent acquisition this quarter, aiming for a seamless experience for clients and associates. Source

“We delivered solid second quarter results, with adjusted net income of $35.3 million and earnings of $0.78 per diluted share.”

Chief Executive Officer Tim Laney

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The trust and wealth business is now described as a department under Bank of Jackson Hole, a division of NBH Bank. The first-quarter release described a Bank of Jackson Hole Trust charter. Source

Earnings and profitability

  • Net income rose to $26.5 million: Net income was $26.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, against $20.8 million and $0.46 in the first quarter. Return on average tangible common equity rose to 9.70% from 7.75%. Source
  • Adjusted earnings exclude integration charges: Adjusted net income was $35.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, after excluding $11.4 million of pre-tax acquisition and restructuring charges, against $15.3 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted pre-provision revenue edged up: Adjusted fully taxable equivalent pre-provision net revenue was $47.8 million, against $47.5 million in the first quarter. This is a non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Six-month net income below 2025: Six-month net income was $47.3 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, compared with $58.3 million or $1.51 a year earlier. Adjusted six-month net income was $67.9 million, or $1.50 per diluted share. Source

Net interest income, margin and deposit costs

  • Margin narrowed on lower asset yields: Net interest margin was 3.94%, down from 4.06%. Management attributed the 12 basis point decline to lower earning-asset yield, driven by higher loan fee income in the prior quarter. Source
  • Net interest income rose modestly: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income rose to $111.5 million from $111.0 million, on average earning-asset growth of $254.0 million and one extra day in the quarter. Source
  • Cost of deposits edged lower: Cost of deposits fell one basis point to 1.93%. Cost of funds was 2.01%, against 1.98% in the first quarter. Source

“Our teams generated record quarterly loan fundings of $926.9 million and 10% year-to-date annualized loan growth while maintaining strong credit quality, reflecting our prudent approach to growth.”

Chief Executive Officer Tim Laney

Loans, fundings and deposits

  • Record fundings led by commercial: Loan fundings reached a record $926.9 million, with commercial fundings of $452.5 million, against $805.5 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Loans grew 6.8% annualized: Total loans rose $162.6 million, or 6.8% annualized, to $9.8 billion at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio rose: The loan-to-deposit ratio was 94.1% at June 30, against 91.9% at March 31. Period-end total deposits were $10.4 billion. Source
  • Average deposits and transaction mix rose: Average total deposits rose $57.4 million to $10.2 billion. Average transaction deposits rose $115.7 million to $8.9 billion, and transaction deposits were 87.8% of total deposits. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Provision fell to $1.5 million: Provision expense was $1.5 million, mainly from loan growth, against $4.0 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Allowance ratio eased to 1.13%: The allowance for credit losses was 1.13% of loans, down from 1.18%. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.27% of total loans, down from 0.34%. Source
  • Problem loan ratios unchanged: Non-performing loans were 0.31% of total loans and non-performing assets 0.35% of loans and OREO, both unchanged from the prior quarter. Source

“We are seeing strong momentum across the franchise, supported by our 12.29% Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, fortress balance sheet, and diversified funding sources, which will continue to drive meaningful long-term value for shareholders.”

Chief Executive Officer Tim Laney

Non-interest income and expense

  • Fee income rose on partnerships and cards: Non-interest income rose $1.8 million, or 9.9%, to $19.8 million, driven by partnership and fee income. Source
  • Adjusted expense rose on talent investment: Adjusted non-interest expense was $83.7 million, against $81.5 million, reflecting talent investment, merit increases and one extra day. Reported non-interest expense was $95.0 million. Source
  • Reported efficiency ratio improved: The reported efficiency ratio fell 277 basis points to 72.3%. The adjusted efficiency ratio was 61.8%, against 61.3% in the first quarter. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio at 12.29%: The common equity tier 1 ratio was 12.29%, down from 12.51%, and the tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.30%, down from 10.45%. Management said ratios remain well above well-capitalized thresholds. Source
  • Book value per share increased: Common book value per share rose $0.23 to $37.48. Tangible book value per share rose $0.22 to $26.23, after covering the quarterly dividend. Shareholders' equity was $1.7 billion. Source
  • Buybacks of $11.1 million: The company repurchased $11.1 million of shares in the quarter. The quarterly dividend was $0.32 per share, unchanged from the first quarter. Source

Acquisition, footprint and restructuring

  • Acquisition integration set for this quarter: Management said teams are prepared to integrate the most recent acquisition this quarter, aiming for a seamless experience for clients and associates. Source
  • Banking center count described as over 90: The company description now reads over 90 banking centers, against over 100 in the first-quarter release. Source
  • Restructuring charges tied to consolidation: Restructuring expenses and impairment were $0.6 million this quarter, down from $1.0 million, mainly tied to banking center consolidation. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.94% FTE, versus 4.06%
Net interest income Source$111.5 million FTE
Loans and loan growth Source$9.8 billion; up 6.8% annualized
Average deposits Source$10.2 billion
Cost of deposits Source1.93%
Provision for credit losses Source$1.5 million
Net charge-offs Source0.27% annualized
Non-performing assets Source0.35% of total loans and OREO
CET1 ratio Source12.29%
Efficiency ratio Source72.3% FTE; adjusted 61.8%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Mortgage banking income declined on the current rate environment, offsetting part of the non-interest income growth. Source

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