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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    REGIONS FINANCIAL Q2 FY26 earnings call RF

    Jul 17, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Regions Financial Corporation Q2 FY26 — Strong Loan Growth and Capital Returns

    Regions Financial delivered a strong second quarter, marked by robust loan growth across commercial segments and improved credit quality. The company maintained disciplined expense management and continued its strategic investments, including core modernization and digital enhancements. Capital returns remained a priority, with a significant dividend increase, while management expressed confidence in its balance sheet positioning and ability to navigate evolving rate environments and regulatory requirements.

    Highlights

    5

    • Adjusted EPS reached $0.68 per share, with adjusted pretax pre-provision income of $831 million and an adjusted return on tangible common equity of 20%.

    • Average loans increased approximately 2% driven by broad-based commercial and industrial lending, with loan pipelines up roughly 15% year-over-year.

    • Credit performance improved significantly, with net charge-offs declining 12 basis points to 42 basis points, and both business services criticized and nonperforming loans decreasing.

    • The quarterly common stock dividend was increased by 13% to $0.30 per share, continuing a strong track record of capital return to shareholders.

    • Wealth management income increased 6% to another record quarter, contributing to a 7% linked-quarter increase in adjusted noninterest income.

    Concerns

    3

    • Capital markets income, excluding CVA, was modestly impacted by higher long-term interest rates, trending towards the lower end of the $90 million to $105 million quarterly revenue range.

    • Full-year adjusted noninterest income is now expected to trend toward the lower end of the 3% to 5% growth range versus 2025.

    • The allowance for credit losses ratio declined to 1.63%, primarily due to the resolution of previously reserved for charge-offs, partially offset by reserve builds for high-quality loan growth.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year average loan growth
    up low single digits versus 2025
    high materiality
    High
    2026 average deposits
    up low single digits versus the prior year
    medium materiality
    High
    Third quarter net interest income
    increase approximately 2%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year NII outlook
    2.5% to 4%
    high materiality
    High
    Net interest margin exit 2026
    approximately 3.7%
    high materiality
    High
    Capital markets quarterly revenue
    increase within our $90 million to $105 million range, trending towards the lower end of the range in the third quarter and moving higher thereafter
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Full year 2026 adjusted noninterest income growth
    between 3% and 5% versus 2025, trending toward the lower end of that range
    high materiality
    Medium
    Full year 2026 adjusted noninterest expense growth
    up between 1.5% and 3.5%
    high materiality
    High
    Full year 2026 adjusted operating leverage
    positive
    high materiality
    High
    Full year 2026 net charge-offs
    between 40 and 50 basis points
    high materiality
    High
    CET1 ratio operating range
    9.25% to 9.75%
    high materiality
    High
    Deposit costs
    largely stable over the second half of the year
    medium materiality
    High
    Interest-bearing deposit beta (constant Fed funds rate)
    mid-30s beta, resulting in a neutral interest rate risk position
    medium materiality
    High
    NIM trajectory
    support margin expansion over multiple years
    high materiality
    Medium
    Third quarter NIM
    flat to slightly up
    high materiality
    High
    Share buybacks in Q3
    pick up a bit
    high materiality
    High
    Net charge-off range for 2027
    contemplate whether or not that range changes looking forward
    medium materiality
    Low
    Basel III Endgame CET1 ratio
    around 10.5% based on current capital levels
    high materiality
    Medium
    Capital markets business revenue
    $400 million business over time
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted earnings
    $583 million
    Q2 FY26

    Reported adjusted earnings for the quarter.

    Adjusted EPS
    $0.68
    Q2 FY26

    Reported adjusted earnings per share for the quarter.

    Adjusted pretax pre-provision income
    $831 million
    Q2 FY26

    Reported adjusted pretax pre-provision income for the quarter.

    Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets
    $29 millionincreased
    Q2 FY26

    Increase in market value adjustments on employee benefit assets, largely offset within salaries and benefits expense.

    Small business checking account production
    7%increase versus 2024 levels
    YTD

    Increase in small business checking account production year-to-date, driven by reskilled small business bankers.

    New commercial logos
    almost 40%increase
    H1 2026

    Increase in new commercial logos driven by adding over 60 bankers in Commercial Banking over the past 18 months.

    Noninterest-bearing account balances growth
    $500 millionon average
    Q2 FY26

    Average growth in noninterest-bearing account balances for the quarter.

    Unsecured debt pricing
    Treasuries + $68 million
    Q2 FY26

    Pricing for the $1.5 billion unsecured debt issued during the quarter.

    Loan line utilization
    100 basis pointsup
    Q2 FY26

    Increase in loan line utilization over the quarter, reflecting ongoing investment.

    Interest-bearing deposit beta
    37%
    Falling rate cycle

    Interest-bearing deposit beta observed over the entire falling rate cycle.

    Expected interest-bearing deposit beta (Fed rate moves)
    mid-30s
    Future

    Expected deposit beta should the Fed move rates, aiming for a neutral interest rate risk position.

    Fixed asset turnover repricing pickup
    75 to 100 basis points
    Q3 FY26

    Expected pickup in repricing on fixed asset turnover in the third quarter.

    Hedge rate increase
    7 basis points
    Q3 FY26

    Benefit to NIM from hedge rate increase in the third quarter.

    Quarterly common stock dividend increase
    13%from prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Percentage increase in the quarterly common stock dividend approved by the Board of Directors.

    Dividend compound annual growth rate
    16%
    Last 10 years

    Compound annual growth rate of the dividend over the last decade, ranking within the top quartile among peers.

    Pretax pre-provision net revenue as percentage of average assets
    highest levelamong defined regional bank peer group
    2026 stress test

    Performance in the 2026 supervisory capital stress test.

    Pre-provision revenue coverage ratio of projected credit losses
    101.4%second highest within that same peer group
    2026 stress test

    Coverage ratio of projected credit losses over the 9-quarter stress horizon in the 2026 stress test.

    Loan-to-deposit ratio
    76%
    Q2 FY26

    Reported loan-to-deposit ratio, noted as a significant advantage.

    Treasury management penetration rate
    66%up from 57% over the last 5 years
    Q2 FY26

    Penetration rate of treasury management products among customers.

    Debit/credit spending growth
    8%
    Q2 FY26

    Increase in debit and credit spending on a transaction basis, reflecting good consumer activity.

    Capital markets business revenue (2014)
    $60 million to $70 million
    FY14

    Historical revenue for the capital markets business in 2014.

    Capital markets business revenue (expected 2026)
    $360 million to $380 million
    FY26

    Expected full-year revenue for the capital markets business in 2026.

    Client assets grown by wealth bankers
    $6 billion
    Last 3 years

    Amount of new client assets generated by wealth bankers hired over the past three years.

    Wealth assets under management (base)
    $60 billion
    Q2 FY26

    Total base of assets under management in Wealth Management.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Loansincreased approximately 2%%
    Depositsincreased modestly
    Rotce ROE20%%
    Cet1 ratio10.7%%
    Capital returns$59 millionUSD
    Fee income linesincreased 7%%
    Allowance reserves1.63%%
    Net interest margin3.66%%
    Net charge offs npls42 basis pointsbps
    Aoci securities marks—
    Provision for credit losses—
    Efficiency ratio operating leverage—

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Commercial Lending Platformmilestone
    Core Deposit Transformationroadmap

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Frazer Lanier Companyacquisition

    Acquisition of a full-service investment banking firm with strong capabilities in municipal securities. Announced subsequent to quarter end.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Higher long-term interest ratesCurrent quarter and full year 2026

    Capital markets income (ex-CVA) modestly impacted; full-year adjusted noninterest income expected at lower end of 3-5% growth.

    Mitigation: Strategic investments in capital markets (e.g., Frazer Lanier acquisition) to diversify and grow revenue over time.

    Multifamily market softnessCurrent

    Unquantified, described as "a little softness" in a couple of discrete markets.

    Mitigation: Actively watching and monitoring these markets for slower absorption rates and potential refinanceability impacts.

    Macroeconomic uncertaintiesOngoing

    Unquantified general uncertainty in the market.

    Mitigation: Keeping some reserves back, monitoring credit performance and overall credit trends.

    Competitive deposit pricingOngoing

    Unquantified, but noted as consistent over 12-18 months with competitors issuing promotional pricing.

    Mitigation: Defending deposit base through product management, customer acquisition/retention, data analytics, and leveraging a strong loan-to-deposit ratio (76%) to avoid broad promotional pricing.

    Basel III Endgame final rule uncertaintyLong-term, awaiting final rule

    Expected CET1 around 10.5% on a fully phased-in basis.

    Mitigation: Engaging with rating agencies, managing capital within target range (9.25-9.75%), and evaluating preferred stock issuance based on final rule and rating agency conversations.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    Asked about the operating leverage outlook given first-half fee trends and the dynamics of loan demand and spreads.

    Anil Chadha reiterated full-year guidance for NII (2.5-4%), noninterest revenue (3-5%, low end), and noninterest expense (1.5-3.5%), expecting positive operating leverage. John Turner noted a constructive environment with broad-based loan demand and strong pipelines (up 15% YoY). Anil added that loan yields were relatively flat, with half of growth in investment-grade credits and the market remaining competitive but rational.

    “The market is competitive, but our competition is remaining rational. We're staying disciplined to good returns on what we're putting on our balance sheet.”

    asked by Unknown Analyst (for Ken Usdin) · answered by Anil Chadha

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Digital Transformation & Core Modernization

    Regions Financial is advancing its digital capabilities, evidenced by its #1 ranking in online banking satisfaction and #2 in mobile app ranking by J.D. Power. A significant milestone was the successful implementation of a new commercial lending platform, enhancing technology infrastructure and client experience. Core deposit transformation is also underway, with a pilot expected later this year and full conversion targeted for mid-to-Q3 2027, aiming for a contemporary, cloud-based platform with significant growth capacity.

    02

    Strategic Investments & Growth Initiatives

    The company's strategic investments are yielding solid results across business lines. Reskilled small business bankers contributed to a 7% increase in year-to-date small business checking account production and over 30% of quarter-over-quarter noninterest-bearing deposit growth. Commercial Banking added over 60 bankers in 18 months, driving a nearly 40% increase in new commercial logos. Wealth Management advisors hired over the past three years grew client assets by almost $6 billion.

    03

    Capital Markets Expansion

    Regions announced the acquisition of Frazer Lanier Company, an investment banking firm specializing in municipal securities. This targeted acquisition expands the capital markets platform, enhances municipal finance expertise, and broadens solutions for public sector and institutional clients. The capital markets business has grown from $60 million-$70 million in 2014 to an expected $360 million-$380 million in 2026, with an ambition to reach $400 million over time⏳.

    04

    Deposit Franchise Strength & Management

    Average deposits grew modestly, with noninterest-bearing deposits increasing over 1%, supported by household and operating account growth. The noninterest-bearing deposit mix remained in the low 30% range, consistent with targets. The bank actively manages its deposit mix, shifting from CDs to money market accounts, and leverages data and analytics to understand its deposit base, enabling disciplined pricing and retention strategies amidst competitive pressures.

    05

    Credit Portfolio Evolution

    The company has made significant progress in resolving previously identified portfolios of interest. Business office portfolio is down 35% year-over-year, trucking down 25%, and communications down 50%, totaling $1.3 billion in outstandings that have exited the bank. While some softness is noted in multifamily in a couple of markets, the overall credit portfolio is considered well-positioned, with expectations for normal performance in the coming quarters⏳.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.