FinWise Bancorp Announces Share Repurchase Program
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) authorized a common stock repurchase program for up to 685,000 shares, about 5% of shares outstanding as of May 19, 2026.
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FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) authorized a common stock repurchase program for up to 685,000 shares, about 5% of shares outstanding as of May 19, 2026. The program runs at the company’s discretion through May 31, 2028 and will be funded with available cash.
According to FinWise, the bank reported a 16.8% Bank Leverage Ratio, nearly double the well-capitalized threshold, and tangible book value of $14.34 per share at first-quarter end.
Positive
- Authorization to repurchase up to 685,000 shares (~5% of shares)
- Buyback program effective through May 31, 2028, allowing multi-year capital return
- Reported 16.8% Bank Leverage Ratio, nearly double well-capitalized threshold
- First-quarter tangible book value of $14.34 per share
- Repurchases expected to be funded from available cash balances, not new capital
Negative
- Repurchase plan is discretionary and may involve no actual share purchases
- Buyback volume and timing depend on market, regulatory, and funding conditions
Details
News Market Reaction – FINW
In the May 21 session, FINW gained 3.10%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Repurchase authorization
- 685,000 shares
- Maximum shares under new buyback program
- Buyback as % of shares
- 5%
- Portion of issued and outstanding shares as of May 19, 2026
- Program expiration
- May 31, 2028
- End date of authorized repurchase window
- Bank leverage ratio
- 16.8%
- Reported at end of first quarter 2026
- Tangible book value
- $14.34 per share
- As of end of first quarter 2026
Historical Context
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Earnings showed higher credit costs and lower net income despite revenue growth.
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BIN sponsorship agreement to launch unsecured consumer credit card program with Vera.
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Appointment of Jim Noone as CEO as part of a multi-year succession plan.
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Announcement of date and access details for Q1 2026 earnings call and webcast.
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Strategic agreement with Albert to offer short-term personal credit via its app.
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Key Terms
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MURRAY, Utah, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) (“FinWise” or the “Company”), parent company of FinWise Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program to purchase up to 685,000 shares, or approximately
“The Board’s authorization of a share repurchase program reflects our strong capital position and confidence in the long-term trajectory of the business,” said Jim Noone, CEO of FinWise Bancorp. “We ended the first quarter with a Bank Leverage Ratio of
Under the repurchase program, the Company may, from time to time and on or before the program's expiration date, repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock in the open market, in privately-negotiated transactions, or otherwise, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, and the means and timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations, as determined by the Company. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares. The Company may, in its discretion, begin, suspend, limit or terminate repurchases at any time prior to the program's expiration, without any prior notice. Repurchases may also be made pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so because of self-imposed trading blackout periods or other regulatory restrictions. The Company expects to fund repurchases under the program with its available cash balances.
About FinWise Bancorp
FinWise Bancorp is a Utah bank holding company headquartered in Murray, Utah which wholly owns FinWise Bank, a Utah chartered state bank, and FinWise Investment LLC (together “FinWise”). FinWise provides Banking and Payments solutions to fintech brands. FinWise’s existing Strategic Program Lending business, conducted through scalable API-driven infrastructure, powers deposit, lending and payments programs for leading fintech brands. As part of Strategic Program Lending, FinWise also provides a Credit Enhanced Balance Sheet Program, which addresses the challenges that lending and card programs face diversifying their funding sources and managing capital efficiency. In addition, FinWise manages other Lending programs such as SBA 7(a), Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate, and Leasing, which provide flexibility for disciplined balance sheet growth. FinWise is also expanding and diversifying its business model by incorporating Payments (MoneyRails™) and BIN Sponsorship offerings. Through its compliance oversight and risk management-first culture, FinWise is well positioned to guide fintechs through a rigorous process to facilitate regulatory compliance. For more information about FinWise visit https://investors.finwisebancorp.com.
Contacts
investors@finwisebank.com
media@finwisebank.com
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This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to, among other things, the Company’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance and business. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “projection,” “forecast,” “budget,” “goal,” “target,” “would,” “aim” and “outlook,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement.
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