The Columbus, Ohio-based company added to its cash hoard as a cushion against any economic dislocation connected to the conflict in the Middle East. The move narrowed Huntington's expected net interest margin for 2026.

The company reached an inflection point for loan growth and posted its sixth consecutive quarter of improving credit. But CFO Perry Beberman cautioned that higher fuel prices and depressed consumer sentiment could eventually pressure its outlook.

A decline in Middle East travel and higher fuel prices should not put a major dent in the company's performance, execs said Thursday.

An uptick in problem loans within the heavily scrutinized office sector pushed down share prices at Rhode Island-based Washington Trust and Bank OZK in Little Rock, Arkansas, even though both banks reported solid profits.

The McLean, Virginia-based company continues to tout its willingness to invest in longer-term opportunities. Executives declined to provide a shorter-term expense forecast, and its stock price fell in after-hours trading.

The South Carolina-based bank agreed to pay more than $100 million to acquire a longtime competitor in fast-growing Hall County, Georgia.

Discretionary spending was up and consumer credit showed no signs of cracking in the first quarter of 2026, leading to lower charge-off guidance for the year.

Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins — popular topics following the passage of the GENIUS Act — got less attention last week from big-bank CEOs.

Nationwide, Americans are falling behind on their car loans. But among Ally Financial's customers, delinquencies fell during the first quarter.

The Birmingham, Alabama-based company also benefited from improved credit quality, with declines in nonperforming assets and criticized loans paving the way for a reduced provision

CEO Tim Spence said folding in the acquired bank has gone to plan so far, but the biggest point of risk is still on the horizon.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based regional bank said it's been executing on its strategic priorities and is consequently setting a new, higher target for a key profitability metric.

The Cleveland company's merger-and-acquisition pipeline is bursting with deals, said CEO Chris Gorman, but geopolitical concerns are causing some clients to "slow-play" their transactions.

The Providence, Rhode Island-based bank is analyzing its 14-state branch network and plans to unveil details of a branch optimization plan by midyear, executives said.

The Minneapolis company boosted revenue, kept operating expenses in check, and beat analysts' first-quarter earnings expectations.

America's oldest bank enjoyed a 33% increase in its bottom line, as economic turbulence fueled business and the company's efforts to improve efficiency and boost cross-selling paid dividends.

The topic of AI implementation came up on several big banks' first-quarter earnings calls. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said Wednesday that the firm views AI as a friend.

A sharp decline in charge-offs, as well as lower volumes of criticized and nonaccrual loans, gave the Buffalo-based regional bank the confidence to operate with a smaller capital cushion.

The investment bank reported a surge in net revenues for the first quarter, aided by robust client activity in investment banking and wealth management.

The Pittsburgh-based bank expanded its geographic footprint — and grew its loans and deposits during the first quarter — with the purchase of FirstBank in Colorado. Expenses also rose as the bank paid up to begin integrating its acquisition.