National Bank Holdings Q2 2026 earnings rise vs Q1
National Bank Holdings Corporation reported second quarter 2026 net income of $26.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, up from $20.8 million, or $0.46, in the first quarter.
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National Bank Holdings Corporation reported second quarter 2026 net income of $26.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, up from $20.8 million, or $0.46, in the first quarter. Adjusted net income was $35.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share. Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $111.5 million, with a net interest margin FTE of 3.94%, narrowing 12 basis points as asset yields eased. Non‑interest income rose 9.9% quarter‑over‑quarter to $19.8 million, while provision expense for credit losses was $1.5 million.
Loans increased $162.6 million, or 6.8% annualized, to $9.8 billion, supported by record quarterly loan fundings of $926.9 million. Average total deposits were $10.2 billion and the loan‑to‑deposit ratio reached 94.08%. Asset quality remained strong: non‑performing loans were 0.31% of total loans, non‑performing assets were 0.35% of total loans and OREO, annualized net charge‑offs were 0.27%, and the allowance for credit losses was 1.13% of loans.
Capital levels stayed high, with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 12.29% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.30% at June 30, 2026. Tangible book value per share rose to $26.23, aided by earnings after dividends and $11.1 million of share repurchases in the quarter. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $47.3 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, while adjusted net income increased 16.6% year‑over‑year to $67.9 million and adjusted pre‑provision net revenue FTE grew 11.5% to $95.3 million.
Positive
- Adjusted profitability strengthened: Adjusted net income rose to $35.3 million in Q2 2026 and to $67.9 million for the first six months, up 16.6% year‑over‑year, with adjusted pre‑provision net revenue FTE up 11.5% to $95.3 million.
- Record loan production and strong growth: Loans reached $9.8 billion, up 30.5% year‑over‑year, with record quarterly loan fundings of $926.9 million and record trailing‑twelve‑month fundings of $2.7 billion, led by commercial lending.
- Robust asset quality and capital: Non‑performing loans were only 0.31% of total loans, the allowance covered non‑performing loans by 365.97%, and the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was a strong 12.29%, supporting continued balance‑sheet resilience.
Negative
- GAAP earnings and efficiency weaker year‑over‑year: Year‑to‑date 2026 net income declined to $47.3 million from $58.3 million, and pre‑provision net revenue FTE fell to $68.5 million from $85.4 million, with the efficiency ratio worsening to 73.69% from 59.40%.
- Margin pressure and higher operating costs: Net interest margin FTE slipped to 3.94% from 4.06% quarter‑over‑quarter, and non‑interest expense for the first half rose to $191.8 million, including $26.6 million of acquisition and restructuring expenses.
Filing Explained
The July 21 Form 8-K furnishes NBHC’s second-quarter results under Items 2.02 and 7.01; the release is not deemed filed for Exchange Act Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically referenced.
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