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OLD National Bancorp: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 22 April 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income applicable to common shares was $229.6 million, with diluted EPS of $0.59, against $212.6 million and $0.55 in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Deposit costs declined: Total deposit cost was 1.72%, down 8 bps; interest-bearing deposit cost was 2.24%, down 14 bps, against 1.80% and 2.38% in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Period-end loans rose 8.0%: Period-end loans were $49.8 billion, up $970.9 million or 8.0% annualized; commercial and industrial loans rose $633.8 million. Source
  • Net charge-offs held near prior level: Net charge-offs were $32.0 million, or 26 bps of average loans, against 27 bps in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Net interest income declined: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $580.4 million, against $588.8 million; the company cited lower asset yields, partly offset by loan growth and lower funding costs. Source
  • Net interest margin down 10 bps: FTE net interest margin was 3.55%, down 10 bps from 3.65%. Source
  • Adjusted expense fell to $354.0M: Adjusted noninterest expense was $354.0 million, against $364.8 million in the fourth quarter, which excluded merger-related charges and a $3.0 million FDIC assessment reduction. Source
  • CET1 ratio at 11.11%: Preliminary CET1 ratio was 11.11%, up 3 bps, based on the company's preliminary March 31, 2026 figures. Source

“Old National's first-quarter results reflect disciplined execution and a strong start to the year,”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company issued $450.0 million of subordinated notes during the quarter, which affected total risk-based capital. Source

Earnings and profitability

  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income applicable to common shares was $229.6 million, with diluted EPS of $0.59, against $212.6 million and $0.55 in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Adjusted results exclude notable items: Adjusted net income was $237.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.61, after excluding merger-related charges, the pension distribution expense and realized debt securities gains. Source
  • Pre-provision net revenue increased: PPNR was $338.1 million, against $312.3 million in fourth quarter 2025; adjusted PPNR was $348.7 million, against $349.6 million. Source
  • Return on tangible common equity 18.4%: ROATCE was 18.4%, against 17.8% in fourth quarter 2025; adjusted ROATCE was 19.0%, against 19.9%. Source

Deposits and funding

  • Period-end deposits grew 4.2%: Period-end total deposits were $55.7 billion, up 4.2% annualized. Average total deposits were $55.1 billion, consistent with fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Deposit costs declined: Total deposit cost was 1.72%, down 8 bps; interest-bearing deposit cost was 2.24%, down 14 bps, against 1.80% and 2.38% in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio at 89%: The loan to deposit ratio was 89%, which management said, combined with existing funding sources, provides liquidity. Source
  • Public funds outflows offset by inflows: Retail and commercial deposit increases were described as more than offsetting seasonal public funds outflows. Source

“We delivered strong loan growth, controlled expenses, and maintained strong credit, capital, and liquidity levels, while also taking decisive action on capital returns.”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

Loans and loan production

  • Period-end loans rose 8.0%: Period-end loans were $49.8 billion, up $970.9 million or 8.0% annualized; commercial and industrial loans rose $633.8 million. Source
  • Average loans grew 7.9% annualized: Average total loans were $49.2 billion, up 7.9% annualized. Source
  • Commercial production down, pipeline up: Commercial loan production was $3.3 billion, down 5%; the record period-end commercial pipeline was $5.5 billion, up 14%. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Net charge-offs held near prior level: Net charge-offs were $32.0 million, or 26 bps of average loans, against 27 bps in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Charge-offs excluding PCD loans higher: Excluding PCD loans with an acquisition-date allowance, net charge-offs were 19 bps of average loans, against 16 bps. Source
  • Provision rose modestly: Provision for credit losses was $34.9 million, against $32.7 million, and includes the provision for unfunded commitments. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans declined: Nonaccrual loans were 1.03% of total loans, against 1.07% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Delinquencies edged higher: Loans 30 or more days delinquent were 0.24% of loans, against 0.22% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Allowance coverage at 1.22%: Allowance for credit losses, including unfunded commitments, was $608.1 million, or 1.22% of total loans, against $605.2 million and 1.24%. Source

“Momentum across our businesses continues to build, and nothing we’re seeing changes our confidence in our full-year expectations.”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income declined: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $580.4 million, against $588.8 million; the company cited lower asset yields, partly offset by loan growth and lower funding costs. Source
  • Net interest margin down 10 bps: FTE net interest margin was 3.55%, down 10 bps from 3.65%. Source
  • GAAP margin fell from prior quarter: GAAP net interest margin was 3.50%, against 3.60% in fourth quarter 2025. Source

Noninterest income and assets under management

  • Noninterest income rose sequentially: Noninterest income was $122.3 million, against $109.7 million, or $125.6 million excluding a $15.9 million pension plan loss in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Fee income down 2.6% excluding items: Excluding the fourth quarter pension loss and realized debt securities gains, noninterest income was down 2.6%, mainly on seasonally lower bank fees and lower capital markets and mortgage fees. Source
  • Wealth fees described as offsetting: Wealth and investment services fees were $39.7 million, against $39.0 million; management described wealth fees as more than offsetting lower bank, capital markets and mortgage fees. Source
  • Assets under management reached $39 billion: Assets under management were $39 billion, against $37 billion in the previous release; total assets were about $73 billion, against $72 billion. Source

Expenses, taxes and staffing

  • Adjusted expense fell to $354.0M: Adjusted noninterest expense was $354.0 million, against $364.8 million in the fourth quarter, which excluded merger-related charges and a $3.0 million FDIC assessment reduction. Source
  • Reported expense includes merger charges: Reported noninterest expense was $364.7 million, including $7.3 million of merger-related charges and $3.4 million of non-cash pension distribution expense. Source
  • Efficiency ratio at 48.3%: Efficiency ratio was 48.3%, against 51.6%; adjusted efficiency ratio was 45.7%, against 46.0%. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose to 20.9%: Income tax expense was $61.6 million, an effective tax rate of 20.9%, against 20.2% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Staffing slightly lower, centers flat: Full-time equivalent employees were 4,948, against 4,971; banking centers were 346, unchanged from the fourth quarter. Source

Capital and share repurchases

  • CET1 ratio at 11.11%: Preliminary CET1 ratio was 11.11%, up 3 bps, based on the company's preliminary March 31, 2026 figures. Source
  • Total capital ratio up 86 bps: Total risk-based capital ratio was 13.71%, up 86 bps; Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.56%, up 3 bps, with retained earnings driving capital. Source
  • Share repurchases of 3.9 million shares: Repurchases totaled 3.9 million shares, against 1.1 million shares in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Tangible equity ratio edged lower: Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 7.67%, against 7.72% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Tangible book value per share rose: Tangible book value per share was $13.93, against $13.71 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.55% (FTE)
Net interest income Source$580.4 million (FTE)
Loans and loan growth Source$49.8 billion; up 8.0% annualized
Deposits and deposit costs Source$55.7 billion; total deposit cost 1.72%
Provision for credit losses Source$34.9 million
Net charge-offs Source$32.0 million; 26 bps of average loans
Nonperforming assets SourceNonaccrual loans 1.03% of total loans; underperforming assets $522.2 million
CET1 ratio Source11.11%
Efficiency ratio Source48.3%; adjusted 45.7%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management linked lower net interest income and margin compression to the rate environment. Source
  • Operational: Management noted that merger-related expenses can vary significantly with the size, type and structure of each acquisition. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management reports 100% realization of Bremer cost savings, alongside disciplined expense management. 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.