Citizens Business Bank Recognized by Forbes as a Best Bank in America for 2026

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CVB Financial Corp (NASDAQ: CVBF) and Citizens Business Bank were named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Banks list, marking the ninth inclusion in the past decade. The company highlighted prior top rankings, S&P Global Market Intelligence recognition, a Five-Star BauerFinancial rating, a Fitch BBB+ rating, and >$15 billion in assets.

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• Named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Banks, ninth time in the past decade
• Ranked in Top 50 Public Banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence in 2025
• Placed among Top Three Large U.S. Banks by Deposit Franchise in 2025
• Maintained Five-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial and BBB+ from Fitch
• Holds more than $15 billion in total assets with 60+ banking centers

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ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF), the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), has been recognized by Forbes in the publication’s seventeenth annual America’s Best Banks list. This recognition represents the ninth time in the past decade that the Bank has been included on Forbes’ list of the best banks in the nation.

“We are grateful to be recognized once again for our strong financial performance,” said David Brager, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVB Financial Corp. and Citizens Business Bank. “Our inclusion on the Forbes list reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the communities we serve.”

As one of the top performing financial services companies in the nation, CVB Financial Corp. and Citizens Business Bank continue to be recognized for financial strength and community engagement. In 2025, CVB Financial Corp. was ranked by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 50 Public Banks and one of the Top Three Large U.S. Banks by Deposit Franchise. The Bank maintained its Five-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial and its designation as a “Super Premier” Performing Bank by The Findley Reports. CVB Financial Corp. also retained its BBB+ rating from Fitch Ratings. The Bank previously received top honors from Forbes as the overall number one Best Bank in America for four of the past ten years, specifically in 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2016.

In establishing its rankings, Forbes looked at ten metrics related to credit quality, growth, and profitability for the 200 largest publicly-traded banks and thrifts by asset size in the nation.

Corporate Overview

CVB Financial Corp. (“CVBF”) is the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, National Association. CVBF is one of the 10 largest bank holding companies headquartered in California with more than $15 billion in total assets. Citizens Business Bank is consistently recognized as one of the top performing banks in the nation and offers a wide array of banking, lending and investing services with more than 60 banking centers and three trust office locations serving California.

Shares of CVB Financial Corp. common stock are listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “CVBF”. For investor information on CVB Financial Corp., visit our Citizens Business Bank website at www.cbbank.com and click on the “Investors” tab.

Contact: David A. Brager
President and Chief
Executive Officer
(909) 980-4030

FAQ

What does the Forbes recognition mean for CVBF investors in 2026?

It signals third-party recognition of the bank’s financial strength and performance. According to the company, Forbes evaluated credit quality, growth, and profitability across the 200 largest publicly traded banks, and CVBF’s inclusion reflects sustained ratings and community banking presence.

How often has CVB Financial Corp (CVBF) been listed by Forbes over the past decade?

CVB Financial Corp has been included on Forbes’ Best Banks list nine times in the past decade. According to the company, prior top overall rankings occurred in 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2016, underscoring recurring high placements.

What credit ratings and industry rankings does CVBF cite alongside the Forbes award?

The company cites a Fitch rating of BBB+, a Five-Star BauerFinancial rating, and a Super Premier designation from Findley Reports. According to the company, S&P Global Market Intelligence also ranked CVBF in the Top 50 public banks in 2025.

How large is CVB Financial Corp (CVBF) and what is its branch footprint?

CVB Financial reports more than $15 billion in total assets and over 60 banking centers in California. According to the company, Citizens Business Bank also operates three trust office locations serving regional clients and communities.

Will the Forbes recognition change CVBF’s operations or strategy in 2026?

The recognition itself is an external accolade and does not by itself alter operations or strategy. According to the company, the listing reflects ongoing commitments to community banking and financial performance rather than announcing new strategic actions.