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Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.: 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

  • Reported diluted EPS was $0.89: Reported diluted EPS was $0.89 against $1.77 in first quarter 2025. Net income available to common shareholders was $134.7 million. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.39: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.39 against $1.90 in first quarter 2025, after excluding merger-related expenses, investment securities gains and a derivative valuation adjustment. Source
  • Net margin expanded to 3.53%: On a linked-quarter basis the net margin expanded 26 basis points to 3.53%, mainly from purchase accounting accretion and fixed-rate asset repricing. Source
  • Merger expense of $275.4 million: Merger-related expense was $275.4 million, including a merger-related equity acceleration cost. Excluding merger expense, non-interest expense was $677.4 million. Source
  • Loans reached $85.2 billion: Period-end loans were $85.2 billion and period-end deposits were $100.1 billion at March 31, 2026. The company described growth as organic. Source
  • Non-performing asset ratio at 0.58%: The non-performing asset ratio was 0.58% at period-end. Source
  • CET1 ratio at 9.83%: The preliminary CET1 ratio ended first quarter 2026 at 9.83%, against 10.88% at December 31, 2025. Source

“We set out to scale with a soul, and our first quarter results prove that we’re doing it.”

Pinnacle President and CEO Kevin Blair

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The merger with Synovus closed on January 1, 2026. The release describes it as closing that day, with the combined company now reported. Source
  • New: Reported results for first quarter 2026 combine the two banks, while prior periods are presented as legacy Pinnacle. Source

Results and earnings drivers

  • Reported diluted EPS was $0.89: Reported diluted EPS was $0.89 against $1.77 in first quarter 2025. Net income available to common shareholders was $134.7 million. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.39: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.39 against $1.90 in first quarter 2025, after excluding merger-related expenses, investment securities gains and a derivative valuation adjustment. Source
  • Merger comparisons significantly affected: The company said linked-quarter and year-over-year comparisons are significantly affected by the merger, given the acquired balance sheet and purchase accounting. Source
  • Return metrics on reported and adjusted: Return on average common equity was 3.96% reported and 10.65% adjusted, annualized. Return on average assets was 0.50% reported and 1.26% adjusted. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income was $932.7 million: Net interest income was $932.7 million, against $408 million in fourth quarter 2025 and $365 million in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Net margin expanded to 3.53%: On a linked-quarter basis the net margin expanded 26 basis points to 3.53%, mainly from purchase accounting accretion and fixed-rate asset repricing. Source
  • Average loan yield moved to 6.14%: Average loans of $83.7 billion yielded 6.14% in the quarter, against 6.24% in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Loan fees in interest income rose: Fees included in interest income were $15.2 million in first quarter 2026, against $9.5 million in first quarter 2025. Source

“The merger was a catalyst for growth rather than a distraction.”

Pinnacle President and CEO Kevin Blair

Non-interest revenue and fees

  • Adjusted non-interest revenue was $281.9 million: Excluding investment securities gains and a derivative valuation adjustment, non-interest revenue was $281.9 million. Reported non-interest revenue was $284.1 million. Source
  • Wealth, loan sales and BHG drove growth: Year-over-year non-interest revenue growth from combined results was attributed to wealth management fees, loan sales and servicing fees, and BHG equity method income. Source
  • Core banking fees and wealth revenue rose: Core banking fees were $91 million, against $32 million a year earlier. Wealth management revenue was $84 million, against $33 million. Source

Expenses, merger costs and efficiency

  • Merger expense of $275.4 million: Merger-related expense was $275.4 million, including a merger-related equity acceleration cost. Excluding merger expense, non-interest expense was $677.4 million. Source
  • Seasonal personnel costs lifted expenses: Excluding merger expense, the linked-quarter increase was driven by higher employment expenses, largely from seasonally higher personnel costs. Source
  • Efficiency ratio at 77.4%: The efficiency ratio was 77.4%, while the adjusted tangible efficiency ratio was 51.3%. Source

“One quarter in, with much more to prove and deliver, we are confident in the talent, culture and momentum we are building together.”

Pinnacle President and CEO Kevin Blair

Loan and deposit growth

  • Loans reached $85.2 billion: Period-end loans were $85.2 billion and period-end deposits were $100.1 billion at March 31, 2026. The company described growth as organic. Source
  • Loan growth across all categories: Commercial and industrial loans were $48.2 billion, up 116% linked-quarter. Commercial real estate was $23.8 billion, up 109%. Consumer loans were $13.2 billion, up 141%. Source
  • Non-interest-bearing deposits rose 125%: Non-interest-bearing deposits were $20.4 billion at March 31, 2026, up 125% linked-quarter. Source

Credit quality and reserves

  • Net charge-offs at 0.23%: The net charge-off ratio for the quarter was 0.23%, which management described as in line with expectations. Source
  • Non-performing asset ratio at 0.58%: The non-performing asset ratio was 0.58% at period-end. Source
  • Provision for credit losses $75.9 million: Provision for credit losses was $75.9 million in first quarter 2026. Source
  • Allowance covered non-performing loans 221%: The allowance for credit losses was 1.19% of loans, and covered non-performing loans 221% at period-end. Source
  • Past due loans at 0.14%: Total past due loans were 0.14% of loans outstanding. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio at 9.83%: The preliminary CET1 ratio ended first quarter 2026 at 9.83%, against 10.88% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Tangible book value per share declined: Tangible book value per common share was $61.18 at March 31, 2026, against $63.71 at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Dividends declared rose to $0.50: Cash dividends declared were $0.50 per common share in first quarter 2026, against $0.24 in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Preferred shares outstanding at 22 million: At March 31, 2026 there were 22 million preferred shares outstanding, with a $225 million liquidation preference. Source
  • Common shares outstanding rose to 151 million: Common shares outstanding were 151 million, against 78 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Hiring and people

  • Fifty revenue producers added: Pinnacle added 50 experienced revenue producers in the quarter, against 41 in fourth quarter 2025 and 45 a year earlier, on a combined legacy basis. Source
  • 8,500 team members serving clients: The company cited 8,500 team members who kept their focus on clients during the quarter. Source
  • Ranked No. 12 in FORTUNE list: The company is ranked No. 12 in FORTUNE's 2026 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S., its tenth consecutive appearance. Source

Merger integration and positioning

  • Bankers serving clients with little disruption: The December 2025 release said bankers continue serving clients and recruiting talent with little to no disruption while integration work proceeds behind the scenes.
  • Integration teams building the blueprint: Integration teams have been working together to build the blueprint for the combined company's future.
  • Merger positioned for industry-leading growth: The company said the combination is positioned for industry-leading revenue, earnings per share and tangible book value growth, combining both banks' strengths. Source

Coming up, as management said on 22 April 2026

  • Systems and brand conversions in March 2027: Systems and brand conversions are expected in March 2027, according to the earlier release.

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.53%
Net interest income Source$932.7 million
Loans and loan growth Source$85.2 billion; up 118% linked-quarter
Deposits Source$100.1 billion
Provision for credit losses Source$75.9 million
Net charge-offs Source0.23%
Nonperforming assets Source0.58%
CET1 ratio Source9.83%
Efficiency ratio Source77.4%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Two previously rated senior housing relationships, carrying specific allowances, affected non-performing assets. Management expects them to be resolved this year. Source
  • External: Allowance drivers included a deterioration in the economic forecast, net loan growth and more individually analyzed loans, partly offset by lower qualitative reserves. Source
  • Financial: Non-performing loans were $459 million at March 31, 2026, against $133 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said most of the 2026 merger-related expense synergies were realized in the first quarter. 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.