Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Byline Bancorp (NYSE:BY) and the best and worst performers in the regional banks industry.
Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.
The 98 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.3%.
Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 9.3% on average since the latest earnings results.
Byline Bancorp (NYSE:BY)
Ranking as the fifth most active Small Business Administration lender in the country, Byline Bancorp (NYSE:BY) is a Chicago-based bank that provides banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate developers, and consumers.
Byline Bancorp reported revenues of $115.7 million, up 13.6% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 4.5%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates.
Roberto R. Herencia, Executive Chairman and CEO of Byline Bancorp, commented, "Building on the momentum of a strong second quarter, we are pleased to deliver record financial results this quarter as a public company, reflecting the underlying strength of our business. We continue to execute well on our strategic plans and remain focused on becoming the preeminent commercial bank in Chicago. "
Interestingly, the stock is up 14.4% since reporting and currently trades at $30.50.
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Best Q3: Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI)
Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.
Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $231.8 million, up 38.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 6.9%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.
The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 15.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $75.95.
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Weakest Q3: The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK)
Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.
The Bancorp reported revenues of $174.7 million, up 38.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 9.9%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and net interest income estimates.
The Bancorp delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 10.8% since the results and currently trades at $68.84.
Read our full analysis of The Bancorp’s results here.
Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ:EFSC)
Starting as a single bank in Missouri in 1988 and expanding through strategic growth, Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ:EFSC) is a financial holding company that offers banking, lending, and wealth management services to businesses and individuals across seven states.
Enterprise Financial Services reported revenues of $177.8 million, up 8.6% year on year. This number was in line with analysts’ expectations. More broadly, it was a slower quarter as it recorded a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.
The stock is up 1.5% since reporting and currently trades at $55.77.
OFG Bancorp (NYSE:OFG)
Originally founded in 1964 as a federal savings and loan institution, OFG Bancorp (NYSE:OFG) provides banking and financial services including commercial and consumer lending, wealth management, insurance, and trust services primarily in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
OFG Bancorp reported revenues of $184 million, up 5.6% year on year. This result came in 1.6% below analysts' expectations. It was a slower quarter as it also produced a miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.
The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $42.31.
Read our full, actionable report on OFG Bancorp here, it’s free for active Edge members.
Market Update
In response to the Fed’s rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed’s 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump’s presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025.
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