ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Ranks Sixth Among Top-Performing Banks with between $10 Billion to $50 Billion in Assets
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ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) reported that subsidiary ServisFirst Bank ranked sixth among top-performing U.S. banks with $10–$50 billion in assets in American Banker’s annual list, based on 2025 year-end data compiled by Capital Performance Group.
According to ServisFirst Bancshares, the $18 billion-asset institution delivered a three-year average ROAE of 15.39% and a 2025 net interest margin of 3.12%. The bank was previously ranked fifth on the prior year’s list and is the only Alabama-based bank in the top ten. Management highlighted the recognition as evidence of consistent performance, strong funding through low-cost deposits, and its position as a well-capitalized, high-performing regional bank serving multiple Southeastern states.
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- Ranked 6th among U.S. banks with $10–$50B in assets
- Three-year average ROAE 15.39% based on year-end 2025 data
- 2025 net interest margin 3.12% reported by the company
- Assets exceed $18 billion, reflecting substantial balance sheet scale
- Only Alabama-based bank in American Banker’s top-ten performers
- Maintained investment-grade KBRA ratings with stable outlook annually since 2015
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- American Banker ranking moved from 5th to 6th versus prior year
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Stock split | Positive | +2.6% | Two-for-one stock split announced with post-split trading scheduled for August 21 |
| Jul 20 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +2.6% | Second-quarter results reported higher net income, EPS, loans, and net interest margin |
| Jul 09 | Industry partnership | Positive | +1.2% | ServisFirst joined the American Bankers Association Premier Partner Network |
| Jun 24 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +2.8% | Company scheduled release of second-quarter financial results for July 20 |
| Jun 15 | Cash dividend | Positive | +0.8% | Board declared a second-quarter cash dividend payable to eligible shareholders |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent SFBS news events generally coincided with positive 24-hour price reactions, including earnings, partnership, dividend, and stock-split announcements.
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Alabama-Based Banking Institution Ranked Sixth in the United States
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with between
“Being recognized among the country’s top-performing banks is a meaningful reflection of the consistency and commitment of our entire team,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Chairman, President, and CEO. “Our performance is rooted in staying focused on our customers, making thoughtful decisions and maintaining the high standards we have set for ourselves since the Bank was founded. We are proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful for the trust our customers and shareholders continue to place in us. We remain focused on carrying that momentum forward as we grow and serve our markets.”
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., an
In the American Banker article, Claude Hanley, founder and partner at Capital Performance Group, said one of the biggest differences between the top-performing banks and the broader group was funding. The top 10 held a larger share of low-cost demand deposits, such as checking and money market accounts, giving them a cheaper source of funding for loans and helping preserve margins even as interest rates declined. Hanley also said there was no huge turnover among the top 10 performers, adding that the banks included in the ranking "outperformed in almost every aspect."
As the only Alabama-based institution to rank in the top ten, ServisFirst Bank continues to strengthen its reputation as a high-performing, well-capitalized financial institution. This recognition underscores the Bank’s ability to deliver strong financial results in a competitive market, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals across the Southeast.
For more information regarding ServisFirst Bank’s recent American Banker ranking, please contact Krista Conlin at Krista@KCProjects.net. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.
ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK
ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, treasury management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state-of-the-art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced that its assets exceed
ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment- grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies’ financial fundamentals. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Krista Conlin, Krista@KCProjects.net
