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Old National Bancorp: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 October 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income rose to $250.0 million: The company reported net income applicable to common shares of $250.0 million and diluted EPS of $0.66, compared with $249.4 million and $0.65 in the second quarter. Adjusted figures were $249.7 million and $0.66. Source
  • Net interest income rose on growth: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income rose to $592.0 million from $586.5 million on loan and deposit growth, partly offset by core deposit pricing and funding mix. Source
  • Margin narrowed two basis points: NIM on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 3.52%, down 2 bps from 3.54%. Management said earning asset growth and favorable rate/volume mix more than offset higher deposit costs. Source
  • Period-end deposits grew 10.6% annualized: Total deposits were $57.6 billion, up 10.6% annualized. Average deposits were $56.9 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion, which management attributed to business and public funds. Source
  • Commercial pipeline down 20%: The period-end commercial pipeline was $4.4 billion, down 20% from record levels at the end of the second quarter and up 6% from a year earlier. Source
  • CET1 ratio at 11.11%: The preliminary CET1 ratio was 11.11%, up 2 bps from 11.09%. Management said loan growth and buybacks were partly offset by retained earnings. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends total $155 million: The company repurchased $100 million of common stock, or 3.9 million shares, and paid $55 million in common dividends. The combined payout ratio was 62%. Source

“With our strong 3rd quarter results, highlighted by record net income, a record efficiency ratio, and growth in both deposits and loans, Old National continues to demonstrate the strength and consistency of our operating model,”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

Earnings and profitability

  • Net income rose to $250.0 million: The company reported net income applicable to common shares of $250.0 million and diluted EPS of $0.66, compared with $249.4 million and $0.65 in the second quarter. Adjusted figures were $249.7 million and $0.66. Source
  • Pre-provision revenue slightly lower: PPNR was $365.0 million and adjusted PPNR was $364.8 million, compared with $367.9 million and $366.8 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Returns slightly below second quarter: ROATCE was 19.6%, against 19.8% in the second quarter. ROAA was 1.37% and ROAE 12.0%, against 1.38% and 12.1%. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income rose on growth: Fully taxable equivalent net interest income rose to $592.0 million from $586.5 million on loan and deposit growth, partly offset by core deposit pricing and funding mix. Source
  • Margin narrowed two basis points: NIM on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 3.52%, down 2 bps from 3.54%. Management said earning asset growth and favorable rate/volume mix more than offset higher deposit costs. Source
  • Deposit costs rose eight basis points: Total deposit cost was 1.79%, up 8 bps. Interest-bearing deposit cost was 2.31%, also up 8 bps, with time deposits and money market accounts contributing to the increase. Source

“Our disciplined focus on fundamentals continues to drive profitable growth, positive operating leverage, and meaningful value creation for our shareholders.”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

Deposits and funding

  • Period-end deposits grew 10.6% annualized: Total deposits were $57.6 billion, up 10.6% annualized. Average deposits were $56.9 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion, which management attributed to business and public funds. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio at 89%: The loan to deposit ratio was 89%. Management said this ratio, combined with existing funding sources, provides liquidity. Source
  • Borrowed funds declined $1.3 billion: Total borrowed funds were $7.13 billion, against $8.42 billion at June 30, 2026. Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $5.48 billion, down from $6.52 billion. Source

Loans and commercial pipeline

  • Loans grew 2.9% annualized: End-of-period total loans were $51.2 billion, up $362.3 million. Commercial and industrial rose $148.0 million and commercial real estate rose $157.3 million. Source
  • Commercial pipeline down 20%: The period-end commercial pipeline was $4.4 billion, down 20% from record levels at the end of the second quarter and up 6% from a year earlier. Source
  • Average loans rose 7.8% annualized: Average total loans were $51.1 billion in the third quarter, up 7.8% annualized. Management attributed loan growth to high quality commercial loan production. Source

“As we look ahead, we remain very well positioned to build on this momentum and capitalize on opportunities across our growing franchise.”

Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan

Noninterest income and fees

  • Noninterest income fell from second quarter: Noninterest income was $128.4 million, compared with $153.6 million. Excluding pension and securities gains, it was $127.5 million against $140.4 million. Source
  • Other income normalized after second quarter: Management said bank and wealth fees held up while other income came down from elevated second quarter levels. Excluding pension and securities gains, noninterest income was down 9.1%. Source
  • Wealth fees held near prior level: Wealth and investment services fees were $42.2 million in the third quarter, compared with $42.1 million in the second quarter. Source

Expenses and efficiency

  • Noninterest expense fell to $355.4 million: Noninterest expense was $355.4 million, compared with $372.2 million. Adjusted noninterest expense was $354.7 million, compared with $360.1 million. Source
  • Efficiency ratio at 46.1%: The efficiency ratio was 46.1% and the adjusted efficiency ratio 44.9%, compared with 47.0% and 45.2%. Management described both as records. Source
  • Salaries and benefits declined: Salaries and employee benefits were $180.0 million, down from $184.8 million. Full-time equivalent employees were 4,894, against 4,914 in the second quarter. Source

Credit quality and allowance

  • Provision eased to $33.6 million: The provision for credit losses was $33.6 million, compared with $36.2 million in the second quarter. Net charge-offs were 27 bps of average loans, up from 26 bps. Source
  • Charge-offs excluding PCD loans: Net charge-offs excluding PCD loans with an acquisition-date allowance were 24 bps, compared with 22 bps in the second quarter. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans rose slightly: Nonaccrual loans were 0.92% of total loans, against 0.91%. Thirty-plus day delinquencies were 0.25% of loans, against 0.29%. Source
  • Allowance coverage near 1.20%: The allowance for credit losses, including unfunded commitments, was $611.5 million, or 1.20% of total loans, compared with $612.0 million and 1.21%. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio at 11.11%: The preliminary CET1 ratio was 11.11%, up 2 bps from 11.09%. Management said loan growth and buybacks were partly offset by retained earnings. Source
  • Total and Tier 1 capital ratios: Preliminary total risk-based capital was 13.59%, down 6 bps. Preliminary Tier 1 capital was 11.54%, up 1 bp. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends total $155 million: The company repurchased $100 million of common stock, or 3.9 million shares, and paid $55 million in common dividends. The combined payout ratio was 62%. Source
  • Quarterly dividend unchanged: Cash dividends were $0.145 per share, the same as in the prior two quarters. The dividend payout ratio was 22%. Source

Notable items and taxes

  • Pension gain and merger charges: The third quarter included a $0.9 million pre-tax pension gain from settlement of the Bremer pension plan and $0.7 million of pre-tax merger-related charges. Source
  • Effective tax rate 21.6%: Income tax expense was $69.8 million, an effective tax rate of 21.6%, compared with 21.8%. On an adjusted fully taxable equivalent basis the rate was 23.4%, against 23.0%. Source
  • Tax credit benefit of $9.5 million: Income tax expense included $9.5 million of tax credit benefit, compared with $9.9 million in the second quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin (FTE) Source3.52%
Net interest income (FTE) Source$592.0 million
Loans (end of period) Source$51.2 billion
Deposits (end of period) Source$57.6 billion
Total deposit costs Source1.79%
Provision for credit losses Source$33.6 million
Net charge-offs Source$34.1 million, 27 bps of average loans
Nonaccrual loans to total loans Source0.92%
CET1 ratio (preliminary) Source11.11%
Efficiency ratio Source46.1%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Rate movements reduced accumulated other comprehensive income, and the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio fell to 7.28%. Source
  • Demand: The period-end commercial pipeline declined 20% from record second quarter levels, although it remained up 6% from a year earlier. Source
  • Financial: Nonaccrual loans as a share of total loans increased slightly, to 0.92% from 0.91%. Source
  • Financial: Management cited higher deposit costs as a factor offsetting earning asset growth and rate/volume mix in net interest income. Source

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