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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-09 11:26 1mo ago
Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of IF Bancorp, Inc. Investors
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
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LOS ANGELES, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises IF Bancorp, Inc., (“IF Bancorp” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IROQ) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that held securities as of February 3 , 202, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF Bancorp investors have until June 29, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/if-bancorp-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.

The Complaint alleges that, in connection with IF Bancorp’s merger with ServBanc Holdco, Defendants caused the Company to issue a materially false and misleading proxy statement that, among other things:
      (1)    overstated the value and likelihood of the consideration to be received by shareholders, including a purported $27.20 per-share merger price and the possibility of a special dividend tied to certain tangible common equity thresholds;
      (2)    failed to disclose that, due to a required $13.99 million loan renewal and an associated reserve that would be imposed as a condition of ServBanc Holdco’s approval, there was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity would meet the threshold necessary to avoid a downward adjustment or to trigger any special dividend;
      (3)    misled shareholders regarding the true amount and likelihood of the consideration they would receive, when in reality the merger consideration was expected to be reduced to approximately $26.40 per share and any additional contingent payment was uncertain and dependent on future loan repayment; and
      (4)    as a result, Defendants’ statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times, depriving shareholders of the ability to cast a fully informed vote, inducing them to approve the Merger and forgo appraisal rights, and causing them to receive less than the fair value of their shares.

The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq.
Admitted CA, NY and TX Bar
[email protected]
310-692-8883
www.portnoylaw.com

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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-09 12:00 1mo ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges IF Bancorp, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
TBBK The Bancorp
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. ("ServBanc Holdco"), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. ("IF Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IROQ), the members of IF Bancorp's board of directors (the "Board"), and ServBank, National Association ("ServBank, N.A.").

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The claims arise in connection with the Board's solicitation of IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of a merger transaction (the "Merger")-based on false representations of the consideration shareholders would receive-pursuant to which IF Bancorp merge with and into ServBanc Holdco. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ.

ServBanc Case Details

The Complaint alleges that, in connection with IF Bancorp's merger with ServBanc Holdco, Defendants caused the Company to issue a materially false and misleading proxy statement that, among other things:

overstated the value and likelihood of the consideration to be received by shareholders, including a purported $27.20 per-share merger price and the possibility of a special dividend tied to certain tangible common equity thresholds; failed to disclose that, due to a required $13.99 million loan renewal and an associated reserve that would be imposed as a condition of ServBanc Holdco's approval, there was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp's tangible common equity would meet the threshold necessary to avoid a downward adjustment or to trigger any special dividend; misled shareholders regarding the true amount and likelihood of the consideration they would receive, when in reality the merger consideration was expected to be reduced to approximately $26.40 per share and any additional contingent payment was uncertain and dependent on future loan repayment; and as a result, Defendants' statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times, depriving shareholders of the ability to cast a fully informed vote, inducing them to approve the Merger and forgo appraisal rights, and causing them to receive less than the fair value of their shares.What's Next for ServBanc Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you held shares as of February 3, 2026, you have until June 29, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to ServBanc Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for ServBanc Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/297050

Source: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC

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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-09 12:43 1mo ago
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against ServBanc Holdco, Inc., ServBank, National Association, IF Bancorp, Inc., and its Board of Directors – IROQ
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
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NEW YORK, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. (“ServBanc Holdco”), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. (“IF Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IROQ), the members of IF Bancorp’s board of directors (the “Board”), and ServBank, National Association (“ServBank, N.A.”). The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and docketed under 26-cv-04873, is brought by Plaintiff against ServBanc Holdco as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, ServBank, N.A., and the Board for violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78n(a) and § 78t(a), and United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder, 17 C.F.R. § 240.14a-9(a).  Plaintiff’s claims arise in connection with the Board’s solicitation of IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of a merger transaction (the “Merger”)—based on false representations of the consideration shareholders would receive—pursuant to which IF Bancorp merge with and into ServBanc Holdco.

If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired IF Bancorp securities during the Class Period, you have until June 29, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

[Click here for information about joining the class action]

Prior to the Merger, IF Bancorp was the holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Iroquois Federal”), a federally chartered savings association headquartered in Watseka, Illinois.  Iroquois Federal’s business consisted primarily of taking deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, into a variety of loans and lines of credit.

On November 25, 2024, IF Bancorp shareholders voted to approve a shareholder proposal calling for the prompt sale of the Company. 

On October 30, 2025, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing that one day earlier, it had entered into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, following a series of transactions, the Company would merge with and into ServBanc Holdco. 

On December 30, 2025, to solicit IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of the Merger, the Board authorized the filing of a false and misleading definitive proxy on Schedule 14A (“Proxy”) with the SEC. 

Among other representations, the Proxy stated that pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each IF Bancorp shareholder would purportedly receive approximately $27.20 per share (the “Merger Consideration”), subject to an adjustment based on IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity at the time of closing (the “Equity Based Adjustment”). 

The approximate per-share consideration of $27.20, preceding the Equity Based Adjustment, represented a premium of just $1.90, or 6.98%, on the $25.30 closing price of IF Bancorp stock on October 29, 2025, the last trading day before Defendants announced the Merger.

The Proxy further stated that pursuant to the Equity Based Adjustment, the Merger Consideration would be reduced if, at the time of closing, IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity was less than $77.8 million (the “Merger Consideration Threshold”), and that the Merger Consideration would be reduced by the difference between the Merger Consideration Threshold and IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity.  Tangible common equity would equal IF Bancorp’s “good faith estimate of all income and expenses through the closing of the Merger and (B) unrealized losses in the consolidated securities portfolio,” less transaction costs that had not been paid or accrued before the date on which tangible common equity would be calculated, and plus costs or expenses related to claims, demands, or actions regarding the Merger. 

The Proxy further stated that if instead, IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity at the time of closing was greater than the Merger Consideration Threshold, then each shareholder would purportedly receive a cash dividend equal to the amount by which the Company’s equity exceeded the Merger Consideration Threshold, divided by the total number of outstanding shares of the Company’s stock (the “Special Dividend”). 

However, the purported Merger Consideration and Special Dividend were illusory and misled IF Bancorp shareholders into voting for the merger.  There was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity would exceed the Merger Consideration Threshold, and as a result, IF Bancorp shareholders were nearly certain to receive less than $27.20 per share and would not receive the Special Dividend at all.  Specifically, Iroquois Federal held a loan participation interest in the amount of $13,996,617 (the “Loan”) that it was required to renew before the Merger closed, and it would need ServBanc Holdco to allow it to do so.  Following renewal of the Loan, IF Bancorp’s tangible common equity would fall below the Merger Consideration Threshold because ServBand Holdco would require it to establish a reserve against the Loan.

The Proxy was negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and was not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing its preparation.  Specifically, the Proxy made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) due to IF Bancorp’s required Loan renewal, there was no meaningful likelihood that the Company’s tangible common equity would exceed the Merger Consideration Threshold; (ii) accordingly, the Proxy’s statements concerning the Merger Consideration and Special Dividend were misleading insofar as they overstated the likelihood that IF Bancorp shareholders would receive the Special Dividend; and (iii) as a result, Defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On February 4, 2026, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing that the Company’s shareholders voted to approve the Merger one day earlier.  The Company further stated that it expected the Merger to close on March 12, 2026.

On March 10, 2026, just over one month after IF Bancorp shareholders voted to approve the Merger and two days before it closed, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing it had entered into an agreement with ServBanc Holdco in connection with its request to renew Iroquis Federal’s Loan.  Pursuant to this agreement, ServBanc Holdco agreed to allow Iroquois Federal to renew the Loan, if it also established a $7 million cash reserve against the Loan. 

IF Bancorp further stated that ServBanc Holdco agreed to create a contingent payment fund of $5,004,650 (the “Contingent Payment Fund”), “reflecting the tax-effected impact of the reserve on the Company’s tangible common equity”.  The Contingent Payment Fund would be disbursed among IF Bancorp shareholders “only if the Loan is repaid”, and “[a]ccordingly, there is no guarantee as to the amount of the Contingent Payment Fund, if any, that may be paid to Company stockholders”.  Moreover, the Company further stated that, if the Contingent Payment Fund was disbursed in its entirety, each Company shareholder would receive approximately $1.51 per share.  If it were not distributed to Company shareholders, the Contingent Payment Fund would revert to ServBanc Holdco.

Finally, IF Bancorp stated that it had reached a preliminary agreement with ServBanc Holdco as to the tangible common equity calculation and “as a result, the cash merger consideration is expected to be $26.40 per share”, excluding any payments from the Contingent Payment Fund. 

As a result of Defendants’ wrongful acts and omissions, Plaintiff and other Class members were deprived of their right to be presented with accurate proxy materials while asked to vote on the Merger, were caused to vote in favor of the Merger, were caused to not exercise their appraisal rights, and were caused to sell their shares for less than the fair value of those shares.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com. 

Attorney advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. 

CONTACT:
Danielle Peyton
Pomerantz LLP
[email protected]
646-581-9980 ext. 7980
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-10 18:41 1mo ago
First Financial Bancorp.: A Buy As Earnings Momentum Likely To Accelerate Into 2027
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
Original source text
First Financial Bancorp is off to a strong start in 2026, benefiting from solid Q1 2026 results and a compelling valuation relative to regional bank peers. A low 0.79x loan-to-deposit ratio allowed FFBC to remain aggressive on deposit pricing, resulting in an improvement in the net interest margin. At the same time, Q1 2026 results could have been even higher absent the merger-related expenses and other one-off effects.
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-11 00:29 1mo ago
Northeast Community Bancorp Remains One Of The Most Attractive Banks Out There
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
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Northeast Community Bancorp remains a ‘strong buy' due to compelling valuation and robust asset quality. NECB trades at a forward P/E of 7.5 and below book value, outperforming most peers on key valuation metrics. Asset quality is exceptional, with zero non-performing loans and a return on assets of 1.97%, well above industry thresholds.
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-11 10:00 1mo ago
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against ServBanc Holdco, Inc., ServBank, National Association, IF Bancorp, Inc., and its Board of Directors - IROQ
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. ("ServBanc Holdco"), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. ("IF Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IROQ), the members of IF Bancorp's board of directors (the "Board"), and ServBank, National Association ("ServBank, N.A."). The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and docketed under 26-cv-04873, is brought by Plaintiff against ServBanc Holdco as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, ServBank, N.A., and the Board for violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78n(a) and § 78t(a), and United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder, 17 C.F.R. § 240.14a-9(a). Plaintiff's claims arise in connection with the Board's solicitation of IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of a merger transaction (the "Merger")—based on false representations of the consideration shareholders would receive—pursuant to which IF Bancorp merge with and into ServBanc Holdco.

If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired IF Bancorp securities during the Class Period, you have until June 29, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

[Click here for information about joining the class action]

Prior to the Merger, IF Bancorp was the holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association ("Iroquois Federal"), a federally chartered savings association headquartered in Watseka, Illinois. Iroquois Federal's business consisted primarily of taking deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, into a variety of loans and lines of credit.

On November 25, 2024, IF Bancorp shareholders voted to approve a shareholder proposal calling for the prompt sale of the Company.

On October 30, 2025, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing that one day earlier, it had entered into a merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which, following a series of transactions, the Company would merge with and into ServBanc Holdco.

On December 30, 2025, to solicit IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of the Merger, the Board authorized the filing of a false and misleading definitive proxy on Schedule 14A ("Proxy") with the SEC.

Among other representations, the Proxy stated that pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each IF Bancorp shareholder would purportedly receive approximately $27.20 per share (the "Merger Consideration"), subject to an adjustment based on IF Bancorp's tangible common equity at the time of closing (the "Equity Based Adjustment").

The approximate per-share consideration of $27.20, preceding the Equity Based Adjustment, represented a premium of just $1.90, or 6.98%, on the $25.30 closing price of IF Bancorp stock on October 29, 2025, the last trading day before Defendants announced the Merger.

The Proxy further stated that pursuant to the Equity Based Adjustment, the Merger Consideration would be reduced if, at the time of closing, IF Bancorp's tangible common equity was less than $77.8 million (the "Merger Consideration Threshold"), and that the Merger Consideration would be reduced by the difference between the Merger Consideration Threshold and IF Bancorp's tangible common equity. Tangible common equity would equal IF Bancorp's "good faith estimate of all income and expenses through the closing of the Merger and (B) unrealized losses in the consolidated securities portfolio," less transaction costs that had not been paid or accrued before the date on which tangible common equity would be calculated, and plus costs or expenses related to claims, demands, or actions regarding the Merger.

The Proxy further stated that if instead, IF Bancorp's tangible common equity at the time of closing was greater than the Merger Consideration Threshold, then each shareholder would purportedly receive a cash dividend equal to the amount by which the Company's equity exceeded the Merger Consideration Threshold, divided by the total number of outstanding shares of the Company's stock (the "Special Dividend").

However, the purported Merger Consideration and Special Dividend were illusory and misled IF Bancorp shareholders into voting for the merger. There was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp's tangible common equity would exceed the Merger Consideration Threshold, and as a result, IF Bancorp shareholders were nearly certain to receive less than $27.20 per share and would not receive the Special Dividend at all. Specifically, Iroquois Federal held a loan participation interest in the amount of $13,996,617 (the "Loan") that it was required to renew before the Merger closed, and it would need ServBanc Holdco to allow it to do so. Following renewal of the Loan, IF Bancorp's tangible common equity would fall below the Merger Consideration Threshold because ServBand Holdco would require it to establish a reserve against the Loan.

The Proxy was negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and was not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing its preparation. Specifically, the Proxy made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) due to IF Bancorp's required Loan renewal, there was no meaningful likelihood that the Company's tangible common equity would exceed the Merger Consideration Threshold; (ii) accordingly, the Proxy's statements concerning the Merger Consideration and Special Dividend were misleading insofar as they overstated the likelihood that IF Bancorp shareholders would receive the Special Dividend; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On February 4, 2026, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing that the Company's shareholders voted to approve the Merger one day earlier. The Company further stated that it expected the Merger to close on March 12, 2026.

On March 10, 2026, just over one month after IF Bancorp shareholders voted to approve the Merger and two days before it closed, IF Bancorp filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing it had entered into an agreement with ServBanc Holdco in connection with its request to renew Iroquis Federal's Loan. Pursuant to this agreement, ServBanc Holdco agreed to allow Iroquois Federal to renew the Loan, if it also established a $7 million cash reserve against the Loan.

IF Bancorp further stated that ServBanc Holdco agreed to create a contingent payment fund of $5,004,650 (the "Contingent Payment Fund"), "reflecting the tax-effected impact of the reserve on the Company's tangible common equity". The Contingent Payment Fund would be disbursed among IF Bancorp shareholders "only if the Loan is repaid", and "[a]ccordingly, there is no guarantee as to the amount of the Contingent Payment Fund, if any, that may be paid to Company stockholders". Moreover, the Company further stated that, if the Contingent Payment Fund was disbursed in its entirety, each Company shareholder would receive approximately $1.51 per share. If it were not distributed to Company shareholders, the Contingent Payment Fund would revert to ServBanc Holdco.

Finally, IF Bancorp stated that it had reached a preliminary agreement with ServBanc Holdco as to the tangible common equity calculation and "as a result, the cash merger consideration is expected to be $26.40 per share", excluding any payments from the Contingent Payment Fund.

As a result of Defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, Plaintiff and other Class members were deprived of their right to be presented with accurate proxy materials while asked to vote on the Merger, were caused to vote in favor of the Merger, were caused to not exercise their appraisal rights, and were caused to sell their shares for less than the fair value of those shares.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:
Danielle Peyton
Pomerantz LLP
[email protected]
646-581-9980 ext. 7980

SOURCE Pomerantz LLP
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-11 12:00 1mo ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges IF Bancorp, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
Original source text
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. ("ServBanc Holdco"), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. ("IF Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IROQ), the members of IF Bancorp's board of directors (the "Board"), and ServBank, National Association ("ServBank, N.A.").

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The claims arise in connection with the Board's solicitation of IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of a merger transaction (the "Merger")-based on false representations of the consideration shareholders would receive-pursuant to which IF Bancorp merge with and into ServBanc Holdco. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ.

ServBanc Case Details

The Complaint alleges that, in connection with IF Bancorp's merger with ServBanc Holdco, Defendants caused the Company to issue a materially false and misleading proxy statement that, among other things:

overstated the value and likelihood of the consideration to be received by shareholders, including a purported $27.20 per-share merger price and the possibility of a special dividend tied to certain tangible common equity thresholds; failed to disclose that, due to a required $13.99 million loan renewal and an associated reserve that would be imposed as a condition of ServBanc Holdco's approval, there was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp's tangible common equity would meet the threshold necessary to avoid a downward adjustment or to trigger any special dividend; misled shareholders regarding the true amount and likelihood of the consideration they would receive, when in reality the merger consideration was expected to be reduced to approximately $26.40 per share and any additional contingent payment was uncertain and dependent on future loan repayment; and as a result, Defendants' statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times, depriving shareholders of the ability to cast a fully informed vote, inducing them to approve the Merger and forgo appraisal rights, and causing them to receive less than the fair value of their shares.What's Next for ServBanc Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you held shares as of February 3, 2026, you have until June 29, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to ServBanc Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for ServBanc Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram.

Attorney advertising.
Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/297051

Source: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC

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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-06-11 13:13 1mo ago
US Metro Bancorp Declares Interim Dividend on Common Stock
TBBK The Bancorp
FMP Stock News
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Metro Bancorp (OTCQX: USMT) declared that its Board of Directors approved a $0.04 cash dividend payable on June 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2026.

About US Metro Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary US Metro Bank

US Metro Bank is a California chartered, full service commercial bank headquartered in Garden Grove, California. The Bank opened for business on September 15, 2006, and offers deposit and loan products (including commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, mortgage and SBA loans), as well as related banking services to its customers.

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First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share payable on July 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.

Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer of First Bancorp, stated, "First Bancorp delivered solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, through expanding net interest margin, stable credit quality and continued expense controls. We remain committed to disciplined capital management and delivering consistent value to our shareholders, and we are pleased to continue providing cash dividends."

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $12.9 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bank also provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network of lenders.

Please visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com for more information.

First Bancorp's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

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CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.34 Per Share
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HILLSDALE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.34 Per Share.
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Why Atlantic Union (AUB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.

Based in Glen Allen, Atlantic Union (AUB - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -1.44%. Currently paying a dividend of $0.37 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 4.25%. In comparison, the Banks - Northeast industry's yield is 2.48%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.51%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.48 is up 6.5% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Atlantic Union has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 6.64%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Atlantic Union's current payout ratio is 44%, meaning it paid out 44% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Earnings growth looks solid for AUB for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $3.77 per share, with earnings expected to increase 9.59% from the year ago period.

Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.

Big, established firms that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options, but it's fairly uncommon to see high-growth businesses or tech start-ups offer their stockholders a dividend. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that AUB is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation To Release First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that it will release first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Following the release, the Company will host a conference call and webcast for investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The listen-only webcast and the accompanying slides can be accessed at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ow964rjw.

For research analysts who wish to participate in the conference call, please register at the following URL:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf8f441eb451449cfa3e411b650b2ab58. To participate in the conference call, you must use the link to receive an audio dial-in number and an Access PIN.

A replay of the webcast, and the accompanying slides, will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days at: https://investors.atlanticunionbank.com/.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; AUB Investments, Inc., which provides investment services; and Atlantic Union Capital Markets, Inc., which provides capital market services.
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Poised For Continued Healthy Growth
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Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) remains a Buy, supported by robust Q4/FY 2025 results and ongoing dividend growth. AUB delivered adjusted FY 2025 EPS of $3.44, exceeding prior expectations, with solid improvements in ROA, ROE, and efficiency. Last year's Sandy Spring Bancorp acquisition boosted assets and loan growth, while AUB maintains a below-average cost of deposits and solid asset quality.
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. $AUB Shares Sold by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lowered its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. (NASDAQ:AUB – Free Report) by 15.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 306,360 shares of the company’s stock after selling 55,396 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC owned 0.21% of Atlantic Union Bankshares worth $10,882,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Congress Asset Management Co. grew its position in shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares by 1,022.6% during the 3rd quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 1,877,188 shares of the company’s stock valued at $66,246,000 after buying an additional 1,709,975 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC raised its position in shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares by 6,808.0% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,532,473 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,096,000 after purchasing an additional 1,510,289 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares by 24.5% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,400,456 shares of the company’s stock worth $231,486,000 after purchasing an additional 1,457,647 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its holdings in shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares by 1,128.0% in the 3rd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,398,654 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,358,000 after purchasing an additional 1,284,759 shares during the last quarter. Finally, North Reef Capital Management LP boosted its position in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 35.0% during the 3rd quarter. North Reef Capital Management LP now owns 3,713,604 shares of the company’s stock valued at $131,053,000 after purchasing an additional 963,604 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.58% of the company’s stock.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Stock Performance Shares of AUB stock opened at $36.11 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $5.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.77 and a beta of 0.82. Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. has a 1-year low of $22.85 and a 1-year high of $42.18. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $37.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $35.99.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.11. Atlantic Union Bankshares had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 8.50%. The firm had revenue of $391.33 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $378.95 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.67 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a $0.37 dividend. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Atlantic Union Bankshares’s payout ratio is presently 72.55%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have issued reports on AUB. Zacks Research cut Atlantic Union Bankshares from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Raymond James Financial set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Stephens lifted their price objective on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $43.17.

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Atlantic Union Bankshares Profile (Free Report)

Atlantic Union Bankshares, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, operating through its principal subsidiary Atlantic Union Bank. The company offers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services to individuals, businesses and institutions across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Leveraging a network of full-service branches, commercial lending offices and digital platforms, Atlantic Union Bankshares focuses on relationship-driven solutions tailored to its regional client base.

Atlantic Union’s product lineup includes traditional deposit accounts, such as checking, savings and money market accounts, along with certificates of deposit.

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Sovran Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 31,386 Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. $AUB
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Sovran Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. (NASDAQ:AUB – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 31,386 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,204,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 780 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 309.5% in the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 864 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 653 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 504.7% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,542 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 1,287 shares in the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Atlantic Union Bankshares during the 3rd quarter worth $50,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 32.5% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,660 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 407 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.58% of the company’s stock.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Stock Up 0.1% AUB stock opened at $36.11 on Monday. Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. has a 52 week low of $22.85 and a 52 week high of $42.18. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $37.63 and a 200 day simple moving average of $35.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market cap of $5.17 billion, a PE ratio of 15.77 and a beta of 0.82.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $391.33 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $378.95 million. Atlantic Union Bankshares had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 8.50%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.67 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. will post 3.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a dividend of $0.37 per share. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Atlantic Union Bankshares’s payout ratio is currently 72.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on AUB. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from $41.50 to $47.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Stephens increased their target price on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Atlantic Union Bankshares in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $43.17.

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Atlantic Union Bankshares Company Profile (Free Report)

Atlantic Union Bankshares, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, operating through its principal subsidiary Atlantic Union Bank. The company offers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services to individuals, businesses and institutions across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Leveraging a network of full-service branches, commercial lending offices and digital platforms, Atlantic Union Bankshares focuses on relationship-driven solutions tailored to its regional client base.

Atlantic Union’s product lineup includes traditional deposit accounts, such as checking, savings and money market accounts, along with certificates of deposit.

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Head to Head Comparison: Sberbank of Russia (OTCMKTS:SBRCY) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB)
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Sberbank of Russia (OTCMKTS:SBRCY – Get Free Report) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Sberbank of Russia and Atlantic Union Bankshares, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Sberbank of Russia 0 0 0 0 0.00 Atlantic Union Bankshares 0 4 5 0 2.56 Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus price target of $43.17, suggesting a potential upside of 18.41%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Sberbank of Russia.

Profitability This table compares Sberbank of Russia and Atlantic Union Bankshares’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Sberbank of Russia 40.80% 21.45% 2.97% Atlantic Union Bankshares 15.53% 8.50% 1.06% Insider & Institutional Ownership 0.1% of Sberbank of Russia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends Sberbank of Russia pays an annual dividend of $0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 163.5%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 72.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation This table compares Sberbank of Russia and Atlantic Union Bankshares”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Sberbank of Russia $49.52 billion 0.06 $16.97 billion N/A N/A Atlantic Union Bankshares $1.37 billion 3.79 $209.13 million $2.04 17.87 Sberbank of Russia has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Risk & Volatility Sberbank of Russia has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary Sberbank of Russia beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Sberbank of Russia (Get Free Report)

Sberbank of Russia, together with its subsidiaries, provides corporate and retail banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, corporate clients, and financial institutions. The company offers deposit products; pension accounts; payment, transfer, brokerage, and asset management services; car, housing, education, and consumer loans; mortgages; debit and credit cards, and overdraft service; and refinancing products. It also provides derivative, financial instrument, foreign currency, precious metal, corporate structured, and commodities and securities products, as well as debt and capital markets funding, documentary, and other commission services. In addition, it offers life, property, bank card, accident, liability, trust management, investment and universal life, travel, and mutual investment funds insurance products, as well as individual pension plans and corporate pension programs. Additionally, the company provides business bank accounts, platform for exporters and importers, merchant acquiring and international trading services, and corporate cards for small businesses; and loans, investment products and capital markets services, fund investment services, and banking services for corporate clients. It also provides trade finance, interbank lending, currency risk hedging, and treasury services; deposits, custody services, and electronic trading systems; and settlement and cash collection services to financial institutions. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 11 Regional banks and 14,162 branches in Russia. The company also has operations in 18 countries internationally. Sberbank of Russia was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares (Get Free Report)

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank that provides banking and related financial products and services to consumers and businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, time deposit, and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; and other depository services. It also provides loans for commercial, industrial, residential mortgage, and consumer purposes, as well as debit and credit cards. In addition, it provides treasury management and capital market, wealth management, private banking, trust, financial and retirement planning, brokerage, investment management, equipment finance, mortgage banking, and insurance products and services. The company offers products and services through full-service branches and ATMs, as well as through its mobile and internet banking. The company was formerly known as Union Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation in May 2019. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.

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Analysts Set Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. (NASDAQ:AUB) Target Price at $43.17
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $43.1667.

AUB has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Atlantic Union Bankshares from $41.50 to $47.50 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Zacks Research downgraded Atlantic Union Bankshares from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Stephens boosted their target price on Atlantic Union Bankshares from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Atlantic Union Bankshares from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd.

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Atlantic Union Bankshares Trading Up 0.7% Shares of NASDAQ:AUB opened at $38.29 on Friday. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a 12-month low of $23.40 and a 12-month high of $42.18. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $37.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.06. The company has a market capitalization of $5.48 billion, a PE ratio of 16.72 and a beta of 0.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.11. Atlantic Union Bankshares had a return on equity of 8.50% and a net margin of 15.53%.The business had revenue of $391.33 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $378.95 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.67 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Atlantic Union Bankshares will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.37 per share. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Atlantic Union Bankshares’s payout ratio is 72.55%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC now owns 34,442 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,216,000 after buying an additional 249 shares during the last quarter. Tritonpoint Wealth LLC grew its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Tritonpoint Wealth LLC now owns 17,522 shares of the company’s stock worth $618,000 after buying an additional 317 shares during the last quarter. Walleye Capital LLC grew its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Walleye Capital LLC now owns 22,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $688,000 after buying an additional 322 shares during the last quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System grew its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 20,835 shares of the company’s stock valued at $735,000 after purchasing an additional 347 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Benson Investment Management Company Inc. grew its stake in Atlantic Union Bankshares by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Benson Investment Management Company Inc. now owns 107,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,799,000 after purchasing an additional 355 shares during the last quarter. 78.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Atlantic Union Bankshares, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, operating through its principal subsidiary Atlantic Union Bank. The company offers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services to individuals, businesses and institutions across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Leveraging a network of full-service branches, commercial lending offices and digital platforms, Atlantic Union Bankshares focuses on relationship-driven solutions tailored to its regional client base.

Atlantic Union’s product lineup includes traditional deposit accounts, such as checking, savings and money market accounts, along with certificates of deposit.

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Atlantic Union (AUB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
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The market expects Atlantic Union (AUB - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 21. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis holding company for Atlantic Union Bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +54.4%.

Revenues are expected to be $381.58 million, up 75.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.38% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Atlantic Union?For Atlantic Union, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -5.47%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Atlantic Union will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Atlantic Union would post earnings of $0.86 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.97, delivering a surprise of +12.79%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Atlantic Union doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.77 per share for the quarter ended March 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +26.2%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $58.62 million, down 0.8% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for Washington Trust has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.74%.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that Washington Trust will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-15 02:29 3mo ago
Critical Contrast: Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) and Sberbank of Russia (OTCMKTS:SBRCY)
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Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB – Get Free Report) and Sberbank of Russia (OTCMKTS:SBRCY – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Sberbank of Russia shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Sberbank of Russia pays an annual dividend of $0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 163.5%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 72.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Profitability This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and Sberbank of Russia’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atlantic Union Bankshares 15.53% 8.50% 1.06% Sberbank of Russia 40.80% 21.45% 2.97% Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Atlantic Union Bankshares and Sberbank of Russia, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Atlantic Union Bankshares 0 4 5 0 2.56 Sberbank of Russia 0 0 0 0 0.00 Atlantic Union Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $43.17, suggesting a potential upside of 13.51%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Sberbank of Russia.

Risk and Volatility Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sberbank of Russia has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and Sberbank of Russia”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Atlantic Union Bankshares $1.37 billion 3.96 $209.13 million $2.04 18.64 Sberbank of Russia $49.52 billion 0.06 $16.97 billion N/A N/A Sberbank of Russia has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Summary Sberbank of Russia beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares (Get Free Report)

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank that provides banking and related financial products and services to consumers and businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, time deposit, and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; and other depository services. It also provides loans for commercial, industrial, residential mortgage, and consumer purposes, as well as debit and credit cards. In addition, it provides treasury management and capital market, wealth management, private banking, trust, financial and retirement planning, brokerage, investment management, equipment finance, mortgage banking, and insurance products and services. The company offers products and services through full-service branches and ATMs, as well as through its mobile and internet banking. The company was formerly known as Union Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation in May 2019. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.

About Sberbank of Russia (Get Free Report)

Sberbank of Russia, together with its subsidiaries, provides corporate and retail banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, corporate clients, and financial institutions. The company offers deposit products; pension accounts; payment, transfer, brokerage, and asset management services; car, housing, education, and consumer loans; mortgages; debit and credit cards, and overdraft service; and refinancing products. It also provides derivative, financial instrument, foreign currency, precious metal, corporate structured, and commodities and securities products, as well as debt and capital markets funding, documentary, and other commission services. In addition, it offers life, property, bank card, accident, liability, trust management, investment and universal life, travel, and mutual investment funds insurance products, as well as individual pension plans and corporate pension programs. Additionally, the company provides business bank accounts, platform for exporters and importers, merchant acquiring and international trading services, and corporate cards for small businesses; and loans, investment products and capital markets services, fund investment services, and banking services for corporate clients. It also provides trade finance, interbank lending, currency risk hedging, and treasury services; deposits, custody services, and electronic trading systems; and settlement and cash collection services to financial institutions. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 11 Regional banks and 14,162 branches in Russia. The company also has operations in 18 countries internationally. Sberbank of Russia was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

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2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-21 06:45 3mo ago
Atlantic Union Bankshares Reports First Quarter Financial Results
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (the “Company” or “Atlantic Union”) (NYSE: AUB) reported net income available to common shareholders of $119.2 million and both basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.84, for the first quarter of 2026 and adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders(1) of $126.2 million and adjusted diluted operating earnings per common share(1) of $0.89 for the first quarter of 2026.

“Atlantic Union had a solid first quarter, reflecting disciplined execution and a successful conclusion of the Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. integration,” said John C. Asbury, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Union. “Asset quality remains strong, our annualized first quarter loan growth rate improved year over year during a seasonally slow period and we continued to reduce higher costing brokered deposits. The underlying operating performance supports our continued confidence in achieving the financial metrics we established for the full year 2026 —namely, the targets for adjusted operating return on assets, return on tangible common equity, and efficiency ratio.

“Atlantic Union is a story of transformation from a Virginia community bank to the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic, with operations in Virginia, Maryland, and a growing presence in North Carolina. Operating under the mantra of soundness, profitability, and growth – in that order of priority – Atlantic Union remains committed to generating sustainable, profitable growth and building long-term value for our shareholders.”

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the first quarter of 2026, net interest income was $312.4 million, a decrease of $17.8 million from $330.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net interest income - fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”)(1) was $316.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $17.9 million from $334.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. The decreases from the prior quarter in both net interest income and net interest income (FTE)(1) were driven primarily by a decrease in interest income on loans held for investment (“LHFI”), reflecting lower loan accretion income, the lower day count in the first quarter, as well as the impact of lower yields on variable-rate loans following the cumulative 75 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate between September and December in 2025. The decreases were partially offset by a decrease in interest expense, primarily due to lower deposit costs, resulting from reduced brokered deposit balances and lower customer deposit rates due to reductions in the federal funds rate.

For the first quarter of 2026, the Company’s net interest margin decreased 10 basis points and net interest margin (FTE)(1) decreased 11 basis points from the prior quarter to 3.80% and 3.85%, respectively, due to a decline in earning asset yields, partially offset by lower cost of funds. Earning asset yields for the first quarter of 2026 decreased 20 basis points to 5.79% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the lower loan yields driven by the Federal Reserve rate cuts and the impact of lower accretion income. Cost of funds decreased 9 basis points from the prior quarter to 1.94% for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the impact of lower deposit costs.

The Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $13.0 million lower than the prior quarter, as the prior quarter included elevated accelerated loan accretion income primarily due to higher prepayment activity and this quarter included a measurement period adjustment related to the acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (the “Sandy Spring acquisition”), which reduced loan accretion income by $3.5 million. The impact of accretion and amortization for the periods presented are reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):

Loan

Deposit

Borrowings

Accretion

Accretion

Amortization

Total

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025

$

48,363

$

762

$

(3,178)

$

45,947

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026

35,602

366

(3,044)

32,924

ASSET QUALITY

Overview

At March 31, 2026, nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) as a percentage of total LHFI was 0.36%, a decrease of 6 basis points from the prior quarter and included nonaccrual loans of $97.8 million. Accruing past due loans as a percentage of total LHFI totaled 0.45% at March 31, 2026, an increase of 4 basis points from December 31, 2025. Net charge-offs were 0.02% of total average LHFI (annualized) for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1 basis point compared to December 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) totaled $321.9 million at March 31, 2026, a $658 thousand increase from the prior quarter.

Nonperforming Assets

The following table shows a summary of NPA balances at the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

2026

2025

2025

2025

2025

Nonaccrual loans

$

97,828

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

Foreclosed properties

1,856

1,826

2,001

774

404

Total nonperforming assets

$

99,684

$

116,877

$

133,241

$

163,389

$

69,419

The following table shows the activity in nonaccrual loans for the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

2026

2025

2025

2025

2025

Beginning Balance

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

$

57,969

Net customer payments and other activity (1)

(33,934

)

(21,667

)

(17,947

)

(4,595

)

(898

)

Additions (1) (2)

17,679

7,816

25,333

98,975

13,197

Charge-offs

(909

)

(2,307

)

(37,410

)

(780

)

(1,253

)

Loans returning to accruing status



(31

)

(77

)





Transfers to foreclosed property

(59

)



(1,274

)





Ending Balance

$

97,828

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

_________________________________   (1) The Company recorded measurement period adjustments related to the fair values of certain loans associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition, which impacted the nonaccrual activity for the quarters ended September 30, 2025, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

(2) The increase in additions during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to purchased credit deteriorated loans acquired from Sandy Spring.

Past Due Loans

At March 31, 2026, past due loans still accruing interest totaled $125.0 million or 0.45% of total LHFI, compared to $113.0 million or 0.41% of total LHFI at December 31, 2025, and $50.0 million or 0.27% of total LHFI at March 31, 2025. The increase in past due loans from the prior quarter was primarily within the multifamily real estate and commercial real estate (“CRE”) – owner occupied loan portfolios. The increase from the prior year was primarily due to loans acquired by the Company as a result of the Sandy Spring acquisition.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Effective January 1, 2026, the Company made certain changes to its ACL methodology as part of the continued enhancement of its credit modeling practices, resulting in more dynamic and precise modeling that allows for more granularity in the monitoring of our credit losses. The ACL methodology changes were accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate and did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

At March 31, 2026, the ACL was $321.9 million, an increase of $659 thousand from the prior quarter, comprised of an allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) of $291.1 million and a reserve for unfunded commitments (“RUC”) of $30.8 million. At March 31, 2026, the ACL as a percentage of total LHFI remained relatively consistent at 1.15%, compared to 1.16% at December 31, 2025. The ALLL as a percentage of total LHFI decreased by 2 basis points, from 1.06% at December 31, 2025 to 1.04% at March 31, 2026. The RUC coverage ratio increased 1 basis point from December 31, 2025 to 0.11% at March 31, 2026, primarily driven by higher construction and land development unfunded commitments.

Net Charge-offs

Net charge-offs were $1.6 million or 0.02% of total average LHFI on an annualized basis for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $916 thousand or 0.01% (annualized) for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $2.3 million or 0.05% (annualized) for the first quarter of 2025.

Provision for Credit Losses

For the first quarter of 2026, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $2.7 million, compared to $2.2 million in the prior quarter, and $17.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. The provision for credit losses decreased as compared to the prior year primarily due to higher uncertainty in the economic outlook in the prior year, as well as specific reserves recorded in the prior year on two impaired commercial and industrial loans.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income decreased $2.2 million to $54.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $57.0 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $4.4 million decrease in loan-related interest rate swap fees due to seasonally lower transaction volumes. This decrease was partially offset by a $1.5 million increase in other operating income, primarily due to an increase in capital markets income.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense decreased $33.4 million to $209.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $243.2 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $29.6 million decrease in pre-tax merger-related costs and a $2.3 million decrease in amortization of intangible assets.

Adjusted operating noninterest expense(1), which excludes merger-related costs ($9.0 million in the first quarter 2026 and $38.6 million in the fourth quarter 2025) and amortization of intangible assets ($15.4 million in the first quarter 2026 and $17.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025) decreased $1.6 million to $185.3 million, compared to $186.9 million in the prior quarter. This decrease was primarily due to a $3.1 million decrease in other expenses, primarily due to a decrease in non-credit-related losses on customer transactions, a $2.3 million decrease in professional services related to strategic projects that occurred in the prior quarter, and a $1.9 million decrease in technology and data processing expense. These decreases were partially offset by a $5.0 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, primarily due to seasonal increases in payroll taxes and 401(k) contribution expenses.

INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for each of the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was 21.0%.

KEY BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS AND CAPITAL RATIOS

The following tables summarize the Company’s key balance sheet components and capital ratios as of the dates presented (dollars in millions, except per share data):

3/31/2026

12/31/2025(3)

QoQ

QoQ % change(1)

3/31/2025

YoY

YoY % change

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Assets

$

37,315

$

37,586

$

(271

)

(2.92

)

%

$

24,633

$

12,682

51.49

%

LHFI (net of unearned income)

27,946

27,796

150

2.19

%

18,428

9,519

51.65

%

Quarterly Average LHFI (net of unearned income)

27,830

27,433

397

5.87

%

18,429

9,401

51.01

%

Securities

5,059

5,269

(210

)

(16.13

)

%

3,405

1,654

48.57

%

Securities available for sale ("AFS")

4,011

4,194

(183

)

(17.68

)

%

2,484

1,528

61.50

%

Securities held to maturity ("HTM")

870

884

(14

)

(6.39

)

%

821

49

6.00

%

Goodwill

1,755

1,733

22

5.05

%

1,214

541

44.55

%

Deposits

30,391

30,472

(80

)

(1.07

)

%

20,503

9,888

48.23

%

Quarterly Average Deposits

30,210

30,884

(674

)

(8.85

)

%

20,466

9,744

47.61

%

Borrowings

1,305

1,497

(193

)

(52.20

)

%

476

829

NM

Cash dividends paid per common share

$

0.37

$

0.37

$





%

$

0.34

$

0.03

8.82

%

Dividends on each share of Series A preferred stock (2)

$

171.88

$

171.88

$





%

$

171.88

$





%

_____________________________   (1) Quarter over quarter percentage changes are calculated on an annualized basis except for dividends, which are presented on a per share basis.

(2) The preferred stock dividend was equivalent to $0.43 per outstanding depositary share for each period presented.

(3)Period-end balances as of December 31, 2025 were audited. Quarterly average balances are unaudited.

NM = Not Meaningful

3/31/2026

12/31/2025

3/31/2025

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (1)

10.21

%

10.10

%

10.07

%

Tier 1 capital ratio (1)

10.75

%

10.64

%

10.87

%

Total capital ratio (1)

14.01

%

13.90

%

13.88

%

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) (1)

9.31

%

9.10

%

9.45

%

Common equity to total assets

13.09

%

12.88

%

12.26

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2)

8.03

%

7.85

%

7.39

%

_________________________   (1) All ratios at March 31, 2026 are estimates and subject to change pending the Company’s filing of its FR Y9-C. All other periods are presented as filed.

(2) These are financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures see the “Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)” section of the Key Financial Results.

The key drivers of the consolidated balance sheet changes for the periods presented are summarized below:

Total assets decreased from December 31, 2025, primarily due to decreases in investments and cash and cash equivalents, partially offset by increases in LHFI. Total assets increased from March 31, 2025 primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition. Goodwill increased from the prior year due to the Sandy Spring acquisition and reflects the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, inclusive of measurement period adjustments primarily related to loans, other assets, and other liabilities. The measurement period concluded and goodwill was finalized as of March 31, 2026. LHFI and quarterly average LHFI both increased compared to December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. The increase from the prior quarter is primarily due to an increase in the commercial and industrial portfolio. The increase from the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth. Total investments decreased from December 31, 2025, primarily due to principal repayments and maturities of AFS securities. Total investments increased year over year due to the Sandy Spring acquisition. Total deposits and quarterly average deposits decreased from the prior quarter due to a decline in brokered deposits, partially offset by an increase in interest-bearing customer deposits. Total deposits and quarterly average deposits at March 31, 2026 increased from the same period in the prior year due to the addition of the Sandy Spring acquired deposits. Total borrowings decreased from December 31, 2025 and increased from March 31, 2025. The decrease in borrowings from the prior quarter was primarily due to higher short-term borrowings in the prior quarter that were repaid in the current quarter using proceeds from customer deposits, while the increase from the same period in the prior year was primarily due to increases in Federal Home Loan Bank advances and additional borrowings in connection with the Sandy Spring acquisition. ABOUT ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; AUB Investments, Inc., which provides investment services; and Atlantic Union Capital Markets, Inc., which provides capital market services.

FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast for investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, during which management will review our financial results for the first quarter 2026 and provide an update on our recent activities.

The listen-only webcast and the accompanying slides can be accessed at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ow964rjw.

For analysts who wish to participate in the conference call, please register at the following URL: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf8f441eb451449cfa3e411b650b2ab58.

To participate in the conference call, you must use the link to receive an audio dial-in number and an Access PIN.

A replay of the webcast, and the accompanying slides, will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days at: https://investors.atlanticunionbank.com/.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In reporting the results as of and for the period ended March 31, 2026, we have provided supplemental performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to GAAP, which we use to prepare our financial statements, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. We use the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein in our analysis of our performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional understanding of our ongoing operations, enhance the comparability of our results of operations with prior periods and show the effects of significant gains and charges in the periods presented without the impact of items or events that may obscure trends in our underlying performance. For a reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures and additional information about these non-GAAP financial measures, see “Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)” in the tables within the section “Key Financial Results.”

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release and statements by our management may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include, without limitation, statements made in Mr. Asbury’s quotations, statements regarding the acquisition of Sandy Spring, including expectations with regard to the benefits of the Sandy Spring acquisition; statements regarding our strategic expansion into North Carolina; statements regarding our future ability to recognize the benefits of certain tax assets; statements regarding our business, financial and operating results, including our deposit base and funding; the impact of changes in economic conditions, anticipated changes in the interest rate environment and the related impacts on our net interest margin, changes in economic, fiscal or trade policy and the potential impacts on our business, loan demand and economic conditions in our markets and nationally; management’s beliefs regarding our liquidity, capital resources, asset quality, CRE loan portfolio and our customer relationships; and statements that include other projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “view,” “opportunity,” “seek to,” “potential,” “continue,” “confidence,” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company and our management about future events. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our existing knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual future results, performance, or achievements of, or trends affecting, us will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance, achievements or trends expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance, achievements or trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of or changes in:

market interest rates and their related impacts on macroeconomic conditions, customer and client behavior, our funding costs and our loan and securities portfolios; economic conditions, including inflation and recessionary conditions and their related impacts on economic growth and customer and client behavior; U.S. and global trade policies and tensions, including changes in, or the imposition of, tariffs and/or trade barriers and the economic impacts, volatility and uncertainty resulting therefrom, and geopolitical instability; volatility in the financial services sector, including failures or rumors of failures of other depository institutions, along with actions taken by governmental agencies to address such turmoil, and the effects on the ability of depository institutions, including us, to attract and retain depositors and to borrow or raise capital; legislative or regulatory changes and requirements, including changes in federal, state or local tax laws and changes impacting the rulemaking, supervision, examination and enforcement priorities of the federal banking agencies; the sufficiency of liquidity and changes in our capital position; general economic and financial market conditions, in the United States generally and particularly in the markets in which we operate and which our loans are concentrated, including the effects of declines in real estate values, an increase in unemployment levels, U.S. fiscal debt, budget, and tax matters, U.S. government shutdowns, and slowdowns in economic growth; the impact of purchase accounting with respect to the Sandy Spring acquisition, or any change in the assumptions used regarding the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to determine the fair value and credit marks; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of our acquisition activity, including our acquisition of Sandy Spring, including anticipated cost savings and strategic gains, are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the strength of the economy, competitive factors in the areas where we do business, or as a result of other unexpected factors or events; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from our acquisition of Sandy Spring; our ability to identify, recruit and retain key employees; monetary, fiscal and regulatory policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve; the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios and changes in these portfolios; demand for loan products and financial services in our market areas; our ability to manage our growth or implement our growth strategy; the effectiveness of expense reduction plans; the introduction of new lines of business or new products and services; real estate values in our lending area; changes in accounting principles, standards, rules, and interpretations, and the related impact on our financial statements; an insufficient ACL or volatility in the ACL resulting from the Current Expected Credit Losses (“CECL”) methodology, either alone or as that may be affected by changing economic conditions, credit concentrations, inflation, changing interest rates, or other factors; concentrations of loans secured by real estate, particularly CRE; the effectiveness of our credit processes and management of our credit risk; our ability to compete in the market for financial services and increased competition from fintech companies; technological risks and developments, and cyber threats, attacks, or events; emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase the risk of a cybersecurity attack or the probability that such an attack would be successful; operational, technological, cultural, regulatory, legal, credit, and other risks associated with the exploration, consummation and integration of potential future acquisitions, whether involving stock or cash consideration; the potential adverse effects of unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters, terrorist acts, geopolitical conflicts or public health events (such as pandemics), and of governmental and societal responses thereto; these potential adverse effects may include, without limitation, adverse effects on macroeconomic conditions, the ability of our borrowers to satisfy their obligations to us, on the value of collateral securing loans, on the demand for our loans or our other products and services, on supply chains and methods used to distribute products and services, on incidents of cyberattack and fraud, on our liquidity or capital positions, on risks posed by reliance on third-party service providers, on other aspects of our business operations and on financial markets and economic growth; performance by our counterparties or vendors; deposit flows; the availability of financing and the terms thereof; the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities; actual or potential claims, damages, and fines related to litigation or government actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences; any event or development that would cause us to conclude that there was an impairment of any asset, including intangible assets, such as goodwill; and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Please also refer to such other factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and related disclosures in other filings, which have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All risk factors and uncertainties described herein and therein should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and all the forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein and therein. The actual results or developments anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or our businesses or operations. Readers are cautioned not to rely too heavily on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update, revise or clarify any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Results of Operations

Interest and dividend income

$

471,735

$

501,842

$

305,836

Interest expense

159,362

171,674

121,672

Net interest income

312,373

330,168

184,164

Provision for credit losses

2,737

2,211

17,638

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

309,636

327,957

166,526

Noninterest income

54,783

57,000

29,163

Noninterest expenses

209,810

243,243

134,184

Income before income taxes

154,609

141,714

61,505

Income tax expense

32,444

29,748

11,687

Net income

122,165

111,966

49,818

Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

Net income available to common shareholders

$

119,198

$

108,999

$

46,851

Interest earned on earning assets (FTE) (1)

$

476,285

$

506,463

$

309,593

Net interest income (FTE) (1)

316,923

334,789

187,921

Total revenue (FTE) (1)

371,706

391,789

217,084

Pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) (1)

161,896

148,546

82,900

Key Ratios

Earnings per common share, diluted

$

0.84

$

0.77

$

0.52

Return on average assets (ROA)

1.33

%

1.19

%

0.82

%

Return on average equity (ROE)

9.78

%

8.97

%

6.35

%

Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (2) (3)

18.63

%

17.85

%

12.04

%

Efficiency ratio

57.14

%

62.83

%

62.90

%

Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)

56.45

%

62.09

%

61.81

%

Net interest margin

3.80

%

3.90

%

3.38

%

Net interest margin (FTE) (1)

3.85

%

3.96

%

3.45

%

Yields on earning assets (FTE) (1)

5.79

%

5.99

%

5.68

%

Average cost of interest-bearing liabilities

2.60

%

2.74

%

2.97

%

Average cost of deposits

1.90

%

2.03

%

2.29

%

Average cost of funds

1.94

%

2.03

%

2.23

%

Operating Measures (4)

Adjusted operating earnings

$

129,119

$

141,366

$

54,542

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders

126,152

138,399

51,575

Adjusted operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) (1) (7)

170,928

186,713

87,942

Adjusted operating earnings per common share, diluted

$

0.89

$

0.97

$

0.57

Adjusted operating ROA

1.41

%

1.50

%

0.90

%

Adjusted operating ROE

10.33

%

11.33

%

6.95

%

Adjusted operating ROTCE (2) (3)

19.62

%

22.12

%

13.15

%

Adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)(6)

49.86

%

47.77

%

57.02

%

Per Share Data

Earnings per common share, basic

$

0.84

$

0.77

$

0.53

Earnings per common share, diluted

0.84

0.77

0.52

Cash dividends paid per common share

0.37

0.37

0.34

Market value per share

35.74

35.30

31.14

Book value per common share

34.39

34.14

33.79

Tangible book value per common share (2)

19.93

19.69

19.32

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

10.52

11.60

14.76

Price to book value per common share ratio

1.04

1.03

0.92

Price to tangible book value per common share ratio (2)

1.79

1.79

1.61

Unvested shares of restricted stock awards

1,100,123

857,866

806,420

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

141,901,606

141,758,460

89,222,296

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

142,280,978

142,118,797

90,072,795

Common shares outstanding at end of period

142,060,496

141,776,886

89,340,541

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Capital Ratios

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (5)

10.21

%

10.10

%

10.07

%

Tier 1 capital ratio (5)

10.75

%

10.64

%

10.87

%

Total capital ratio (5)

14.01

%

13.90

%

13.88

%

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) (5)

9.31

%

9.10

%

9.45

%

Common equity to total assets

13.09

%

12.88

%

12.26

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2)

8.03

%

7.85

%

7.39

%

Financial Condition

Assets

$

37,315,011

$

37,585,754

$

24,632,611

LHFI (net of unearned income)

27,946,424

27,796,167

18,427,689

Securities

5,059,211

5,268,717

3,405,206

Earning Assets

33,358,287

33,818,712

22,085,559

Goodwill

1,754,875

1,733,287

1,214,053

Amortizable intangibles, net

300,099

315,544

79,165

Deposits

30,391,256

30,471,636

20,502,874

Borrowings

1,304,587

1,497,292

475,685

Stockholders' equity

5,052,316

5,006,398

3,185,216

Tangible common equity (2)

2,830,985

2,791,210

1,725,641

Loans held for investment, net of unearned income

Construction and land development

$

1,748,413

$

1,666,381

$

1,305,969

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

4,319,847

4,305,796

2,363,509

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

7,212,035

7,178,515

5,072,694

Multifamily real estate

2,321,504

2,418,250

1,531,547

Commercial & Industrial

5,384,856

5,229,728

3,819,415

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

1,053,303

1,100,157

738,388

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

2,839,216

2,825,259

1,286,526

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

1,257,079

1,248,284

778,527

Auto

156,843

183,720

279,517

Consumer

109,755

121,488

101,334

Other Commercial

1,543,573

1,518,589

1,150,263

Total LHFI

$

27,946,424

$

27,796,167

$

18,427,689

Deposits

Interest checking accounts

$

7,515,409

$

7,193,204

$

5,336,264

Money market accounts

6,985,315

6,863,981

4,602,260

Savings accounts

2,691,144

2,747,622

1,033,315

Customer time deposits of more than $250,000

1,767,455

1,737,345

1,141,311

Customer time deposits of $250,000 or less

3,977,869

3,956,571

2,810,070

Time deposits

5,745,324

5,693,916

3,951,381

Total interest-bearing customer deposits

22,937,192

22,498,723

14,923,220

Brokered deposits

610,338

1,128,284

1,108,481

Total interest-bearing deposits

$

23,547,530

$

23,627,007

$

16,031,701

Demand deposits

6,843,726

6,844,629

4,471,173

Total deposits

$

30,391,256

$

30,471,636

$

20,502,874

Averages

Assets

$

37,254,857

$

37,356,117

$

24,678,974

LHFI (net of unearned income)

27,830,037

27,433,274

18,428,710

Loans held for sale

16,207

24,387

8,172

Securities

5,207,502

5,269,097

3,387,627

Earning assets

33,377,790

33,555,065

22,108,618

Deposits

30,210,336

30,884,349

20,466,081

Time deposits

6,039,778

6,229,539

4,715,648

Interest-bearing deposits

23,454,604

23,919,801

16,062,478

Borrowings

1,373,627

914,352

525,889

Interest-bearing liabilities

24,828,231

24,834,153

16,588,367

Stockholders' equity

5,068,069

4,950,858

3,183,846

Tangible common equity (2)

2,860,550

2,733,470

1,721,647

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Asset Quality

Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)

Beginning balance, Allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL)

$

295,108

$

293,035

$

178,644

Add: Recoveries

1,307

3,043

607

Less: Charge-offs

2,901

3,959

2,885

Add: (Release) provision for loan losses

(2,414

)

2,989

17,430

Ending balance, ALLL

$

291,100

$

295,108

$

193,796

Beginning balance, Reserve for unfunded commitment (RUC)

$

26,161

$

26,951

$

15,041

Add: Provision (release) for unfunded commitments

4,667

(790

)

208

Ending balance, RUC

$

30,828

$

26,161

$

15,249

Total ACL

$

321,928

$

321,269

$

209,045

ACL / total LHFI

1.15

%

1.16

%

1.13

%

ALLL / total LHFI

1.04

%

1.06

%

1.05

%

Net charge-offs / total average LHFI (annualized)

0.02

%

0.01

%

0.05

%

Provision for loan losses/ total average LHFI (annualized)

(0.04

)

%

0.04

%

0.38

%

Nonperforming Assets

Construction and land development

$

2,485

$

4,303

$

2,794

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

6,416

6,034

2,932

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

12,221

11,301

1,159

Multifamily real estate

20,564

45,369

124

Commercial & Industrial

18,959

10,288

43,106

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

6,416

6,657

1,610

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

24,426

23,297

12,942

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

5,364

5,643

3,593

Auto

515

572

641

Consumer

12

12

16

Other Commercial

450

1,575

98

Nonaccrual loans

$

97,828

$

115,051

$

69,015

Foreclosed property

1,856

1,826

404

Total nonperforming assets (NPAs)

$

99,684

$

116,877

$

69,419

Construction and land development

$

186

$

1,481

$



Commercial real estate - owner occupied

4,362

4,788

714

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

1,793

2,099



Multifamily real estate

4,195

6,140



Commercial & Industrial

3,675

9,114

1,075

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

1,161

2,379

1,091

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

4,449

5,633

1,193

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

4,340

3,458

2,397

Auto

239

404

196

Consumer

70

55

94

Other Commercial





22

LHFI ≥ 90 days and still accruing

$

24,470

$

35,551

$

6,782

Total NPAs and LHFI ≥ 90 days

$

124,154

$

152,428

$

76,201

NPAs / total LHFI

0.36

%

0.42

%

0.38

%

NPAs / total assets

0.27

%

0.31

%

0.28

%

ALLL / nonaccrual loans

297.56

%

256.50

%

280.80

%

ALLL/ nonperforming assets

292.02

%

252.49

%

279.17

%

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Past Due Detail

Construction and land development

$

2,866

$

1,455

$

458

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

8,223

7,241

1,455

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

5,445

9,482

3,760

Multifamily real estate

6,944

52

1,353

Commercial & Industrial

10,396

8,935

4,192

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

4,076

2,634

1,029

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

22,015

17,911

11,005

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

4,094

3,994

2,533

Auto

2,212

3,332

3,662

Consumer

268

444

479

Other Commercial

2,714

3,242

6,875

LHFI 30-59 days past due

$

69,253

$

58,722

$

36,801

Construction and land development

$

3,299

$

94

$

35

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

8,767

3,171

971

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

4,084

1,455



Multifamily real estate



247

981

Commercial & Industrial

10,432

3,552

838

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

323

1,306

19

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

1,841

5,628

348

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

1,218

2,157

1,137

Auto

411

797

539

Consumer

333

171

384

Other Commercial

525

143

1,123

LHFI 60-89 days past due

$

31,233

$

18,721

$

6,375

Past Due and still accruing

$

124,956

$

112,994

$

49,958

Past Due and still accruing / total LHFI

0.45

%

0.41

%

0.27

%

Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)

Net interest income (FTE) (1)

Net interest income (GAAP)

$

312,373

$

330,168

$

184,164

FTE adjustment

4,550

4,621

3,757

Net interest income (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

316,923

$

334,789

$

187,921

Noninterest income (GAAP)

54,783

57,000

29,163

Total revenue (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

371,706

$

391,789

$

217,084

Less: Noninterest expense (GAAP)

209,810

243,243

134,184

Pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

161,896

$

148,546

$

82,900

Average earning assets

$

33,377,790

$

33,555,065

$

22,108,618

Net interest margin

3.80

%

3.90

%

3.38

%

Net interest margin (FTE)

3.85

%

3.96

%

3.45

%

Tangible Assets (2)

Ending assets (GAAP)

$

37,315,011

$

37,585,754

$

24,632,611

Less: Ending goodwill

1,754,875

1,733,287

1,214,053

Less: Ending amortizable intangibles

300,099

315,544

79,165

Ending tangible assets (non-GAAP)

$

35,260,037

$

35,536,923

$

23,339,393

Tangible Common Equity (2)

Ending equity (GAAP)

$

5,052,316

$

5,006,398

$

3,185,216

Less: Ending goodwill

1,754,875

1,733,287

1,214,053

Less: Ending amortizable intangibles

300,099

315,544

79,165

Less: Perpetual preferred stock

166,357

166,357

166,357

Ending tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,830,985

$

2,791,210

$

1,725,641

Average equity (GAAP)

$

5,068,069

$

4,950,858

$

3,183,846

Less: Average goodwill

1,733,527

1,726,933

1,214,053

Less: Average amortizable intangibles

307,636

324,099

81,790

Less: Average perpetual preferred stock

166,356

166,356

166,356

Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,860,550

$

2,733,470

$

1,721,647

ROTCE (2)(3)

Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)

$

119,198

$

108,999

$

46,851

Plus: Amortization of intangibles, tax effected

12,202

13,977

4,264

Net income available to common shareholders before amortization of intangibles (non-GAAP)

$

131,400

$

122,976

$

51,115

Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE)

18.63

%

17.85

%

12.04

%

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Operating Measures (4)

Net income (GAAP)

$

122,165

$

111,966

$

49,818

Plus: Merger-related costs, net of tax

6,956

29,742

4,643

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net of tax

2

2

(81

)

Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP, net of tax



340



Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)

129,119

141,366

54,542

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

126,152

$

138,399

$

51,575

Operating Efficiency Ratio (1)(6)

Noninterest expense (GAAP)

$

209,810

$

243,243

$

134,184

Less: Amortization of intangible assets

15,446

17,692

5,398

Less: Merger-related costs

9,034

38,626

4,940

Adjusted operating noninterest expense (non-GAAP)

$

185,330

$

186,925

$

123,846

Noninterest income (GAAP)

$

54,783

$

57,000

$

29,163

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities

2

2

(102

)

Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP



457



Adjusted operating noninterest income (non-GAAP)

$

54,781

$

56,541

$

29,265

Net interest income (FTE) (non-GAAP) (1)

$

316,923

$

334,789

$

187,921

Adjusted operating noninterest income (non-GAAP)

54,781

56,541

29,265

Total adjusted revenue (FTE) (non-GAAP) (1)

$

371,704

$

391,330

$

217,186

Efficiency ratio

57.14

%

62.83

%

62.90

%

Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)

56.45

%

62.09

%

61.81

%

Adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)(6)

49.86

%

47.77

%

57.02

%

Operating ROA & ROE (4)

Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)

$

129,119

$

141,366

$

54,542

Average assets (GAAP)

$

37,254,857

$

37,356,117

$

24,678,974

Return on average assets (ROA) (GAAP)

1.33

%

1.19

%

0.82

%

Adjusted operating return on average assets (ROA) (non-GAAP)

1.41

%

1.50

%

0.90

%

Average equity (GAAP)

$

5,068,069

$

4,950,858

$

3,183,846

Return on average equity (ROE) (GAAP)

9.78

%

8.97

%

6.35

%

Adjusted operating return on average equity (ROE) (non-GAAP)

10.33

%

11.33

%

6.95

%

Operating ROTCE (2)(3)(4)

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

126,152

$

138,399

$

51,575

Plus: Amortization of intangibles, tax effected

12,202

13,977

4,264

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders before amortization of intangibles (non-GAAP)

$

138,354

$

152,376

$

55,839

Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,860,550

$

2,733,470

$

1,721,647

Adjusted operating return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

19.62

%

22.12

%

13.15

%

Operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) (7)

Net income (GAAP)

$

122,165

$

111,966

$

49,818

Plus: Provision for credit losses

2,737

2,211

17,638

Plus: Income tax expense

32,444

29,748

11,687

Plus: Merger-related costs

9,034

38,626

4,940

Plus: FTE adjustment

4,550

4,621

3,757

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities

2

2

(102

)

Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP



457



Adjusted operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

170,928

$

186,713

$

87,942

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

Adjusted operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings available to common shareholders (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

167,961

$

183,746

$

84,975

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

142,280,978

142,118,797

90,072,795

Adjusted operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings per common share, diluted (FTE)

$

1.18

$

1.29

$

0.94

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

3/31/26

12/31/25

3/31/25

Mortgage Origination Held for Sale Volume

Refinance Volume

$

25,375

$

20,179

$

10,035

Purchase Volume

60,543

79,089

33,733

Total Mortgage loan originations held for sale

$

85,918

$

99,268

$

43,768

% of originations held for sale that are refinances

29.5

%

20.3

%

22.9

%

Wealth

Assets under management

$

15,246,694

$

15,146,318

$

6,785,740

Other Data

End of period full-time equivalent employees

3,034

3,001

2,128

  _________________________________ (1)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes net interest income (FTE), total revenue (FTE), total adjusted revenue (FTE), which are used in computing net interest margin (FTE), efficiency ratio (FTE) and adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE), provide valuable additional insight into the net interest margin and the efficiency ratio by adjusting for differences in tax treatment of interest income sources. The entire FTE adjustment is attributable to interest income on earning assets, which is used in computing the yield on earning assets. Interest expense and the related cost of interest-bearing liabilities and cost of funds ratios are not affected by the FTE components.

(2)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible assets and tangible common equity are used in the calculation of certain profitability, capital, and per share ratios. The Company believes tangible assets, tangible common equity and the related ratios are meaningful measures of capital adequacy because they provide a meaningful base for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons, which the Company believes will assist investors in assessing the capital of the Company and its ability to absorb potential losses. The Company believes tangible common equity is an important indication of its ability to grow organically and through business combinations as well as its ability to pay dividends and to engage in various capital management strategies.

(3)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that ROTCE is a meaningful supplement to GAAP financial measures and is useful to investors because it measures the performance of a business consistently across time without regard to whether components of the business were acquired or developed internally.

(4)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted operating measures exclude, as applicable, merger-related costs, gain (loss) on sale of securities, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. The Company believes these non-GAAP adjusted measures provide investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations.

(5)

  All ratios at March 31, 2026 are estimates and subject to change pending the Company’s filing of its FR Y9 C. All other periods are presented as filed.

(6)

  The adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) excludes, as applicable, the amortization of intangible assets, merger-related costs, gain (loss) on sale of securities, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. This measure is similar to the measure used by the Company when analyzing corporate performance and is also similar to the measure used for incentive compensation. The Company believes this adjusted measure provides investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations.

(7)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted operating pre-tax pre-provision earnings (FTE) excludes, as applicable, the provision for credit losses, which can fluctuate significantly from period-to-period under the CECL methodology, income tax expense, merger-related costs, gain (loss) on sale of securities, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. The Company believes this adjusted measure provides investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations.

  ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

March 31,

December 31,

March 31,

2026

2025

2025

ASSETS

(unaudited)

(audited)

(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and due from banks

$

451,370

$

234,257

$

194,083

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

321,302

706,014

236,094

Federal funds sold

7,456

26,191

3,961

Total cash and cash equivalents

780,128

966,462

434,138

Securities available for sale, at fair value

4,011,410

4,194,301

2,483,835

Securities held to maturity, at carrying value

870,288

884,216

821,059

Restricted stock, at cost

177,513

190,200

100,312

Loans held for sale

20,776

18,486

9,525

Loans held for investment, net of unearned income

27,946,424

27,796,167

18,427,689

Less: allowance for loan and lease losses

291,100

295,108

193,796

Total loans held for investment, net

27,655,324

27,501,059

18,233,893

Premises and equipment, net

162,549

166,752

111,876

Goodwill

1,754,875

1,733,287

1,214,053

Amortizable intangibles, net

300,099

315,544

79,165

Bank owned life insurance

675,816

672,890

496,933

Other assets

906,233

942,557

647,822

Total assets

$

37,315,011

$

37,585,754

$

24,632,611

LIABILITIES

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

6,843,726

$

6,844,629

$

4,471,173

Interest-bearing deposits

23,547,530

23,627,007

16,031,701

Total deposits

30,391,256

30,471,636

20,502,874

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

144,605

75,432

57,018

Other short-term borrowings

385,000

650,000



Long-term borrowings

774,982

771,860

418,667

Other liabilities

566,852

610,428

468,836

Total liabilities

32,262,695

32,579,356

21,447,395

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock, $10.00 par value

173

173

173

Common stock, $1.33 par value

188,940

188,563

118,823

Additional paid-in capital

3,890,335

3,888,841

2,280,300

Retained earnings

1,251,356

1,184,908

1,119,635

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(278,488

)

(256,087

)

(333,715

)

Total stockholders' equity

5,052,316

5,006,398

3,185,216

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

37,315,011

$

37,585,754

$

24,632,611

Common shares issued and outstanding

142,060,496

141,776,886

89,340,541

Common shares authorized

200,000,000

200,000,000

200,000,000

Preferred shares issued and outstanding

17,250

17,250

17,250

Preferred shares authorized

500,000

500,000

500,000

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

March 31,

2026

2025

2025

Interest and dividend income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

419,628

$

443,714

$

271,515

Interest on deposits in other banks

2,146

6,134

2,513

Interest and dividends on securities:

Taxable

41,008

43,038

23,648

Nontaxable

8,953

8,956

8,160

Total interest and dividend income

471,735

501,842

305,836

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits

141,779

157,886

115,587

Interest on short-term borrowings

5,227

957

909

Interest on long-term borrowings

12,356

12,831

5,176

Total interest expense

159,362

171,674

121,672

Net interest income

312,373

330,168

184,164

Provision for credit losses

2,737

2,211

17,638

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

309,636

327,957

166,526

Noninterest income:

Service charges on deposit accounts

12,116

11,742

9,683

Other service charges, commissions and fees

1,938

1,726

1,762

Interchange fees

3,326

3,660

2,949

Fiduciary and asset management fees

20,178

19,848

6,697

Mortgage banking income

2,026

2,084

973

Bank owned life insurance income

5,200

5,040

3,537

Loan-related interest rate swap fees

3,975

8,381

2,400

Other operating income

6,024

4,519

1,162

Total noninterest income

54,783

57,000

29,163

Noninterest expenses:

Salaries and benefits

113,413

108,405

75,415

Occupancy expenses

13,202

13,222

8,580

Furniture and equipment expenses

5,555

5,331

3,914

Technology and data processing

15,602

17,495

10,188

Professional services

5,768

8,044

4,687

Marketing and advertising expense

7,328

6,786

3,184

FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance

6,846

7,392

5,201

Franchise and other taxes

4,705

4,874

4,643

Loan-related expenses

2,851

2,216

1,249

Amortization of intangible assets

15,446

17,692

5,398

Merger-related costs

9,034

38,626

4,940

Other expenses

10,060

13,160

6,785

Total noninterest expenses

209,810

243,243

134,184

Income before income taxes

154,609

141,714

61,505

Income tax expense

32,444

29,748

11,687

Net Income

$

122,165

$

111,966

$

49,818

Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

Net income available to common shareholders

$

119,198

$

108,999

$

46,851

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.84

$

0.77

$

0.53

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.84

$

0.77

$

0.52

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

AVERAGE BALANCES, INCOME AND EXPENSES, YIELDS AND RATES (TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS) (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

For the Quarter Ended

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Average
Balance

Interest
Income /
Expense (1)

Yield /
Rate (1)(2)

Average
Balance

Interest
Income /
Expense (1)

Yield /
Rate (1)(2)

Assets:

Securities:

Taxable

$

3,877,982

$

41,008

4.29

%

$

3,938,289

$

43,038

4.34

%

Tax-exempt

1,329,520

11,333

3.46

%

1,330,808

11,337

3.38

%

Total securities

5,207,502

52,341

4.08

%

5,269,097

54,375

4.09

%

LHFI, net of unearned income (3)(4)

27,830,037

421,299

6.14

%

27,433,274

445,296

6.44

%

Other earning assets

340,251

2,645

3.15

%

852,694

6,792

3.16

%

Total earning assets

33,377,790

$

476,285

5.79

%

33,555,065

$

506,463

5.99

%

Allowance for loan and lease losses

(296,795

)

(295,879

)

Total non-earning assets

4,173,862

4,096,931

Total assets

$

37,254,857

$

37,356,117

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:

Interest-bearing deposits:

Transaction and money market accounts

$

14,701,490

$

79,333

2.19

%

$

14,850,122

$

88,616

2.37

%

Regular savings

2,713,336

10,894

1.63

%

2,840,140

12,521

1.75

%

Time deposits (5)

6,039,778

51,552

3.46

%

6,229,539

56,749

3.61

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

23,454,604

141,779

2.45

%

23,919,801

157,886

2.62

%

Other borrowings (6)

1,373,627

17,583

5.19

%

914,352

13,788

5.98

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

24,828,231

$

159,362

2.60

%

$

24,834,153

$

171,674

2.74

%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

6,755,732

6,964,548

Other liabilities

602,825

606,558

Total liabilities

32,186,788

32,405,259

Stockholders' equity

5,068,069

4,950,858

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

37,254,857

$

37,356,117

Net interest income (FTE)

$

316,923

$

334,789

Interest rate spread

3.19

%

3.25

%

Cost of funds

1.94

%

2.03

%

Net interest margin (FTE)

3.85

%

3.96

%

_____________________________ (1)

  Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using the statutory federal corporate tax rate of 21%.

(2)

  Rates and yields are annualized and calculated from rounded amounts in thousands, which appear above.

(3)

  Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans outstanding.

(4)

  Interest income on loans includes $35.6 million and $48.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, in accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.

(5)

  Interest expense on time deposits includes $366 thousand and $762 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, in accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.

(6)

  Interest expense on borrowings includes $3.0 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, in amortization of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-21 08:56 3mo ago
Atlantic Union (AUB) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates
AUB Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
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Atlantic Union (AUB - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.37%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Atlantic Union Bank would post earnings of $0.86 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.97, delivering a surprise of +12.79%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Atlantic Union, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $371.71 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.59%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $217.08 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Atlantic Union shares have added about 9.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.9%.

What's Next for Atlantic Union?While Atlantic Union has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Atlantic Union was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.92 on $390.66 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.75 on $1.57 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the bottom 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Beacon Financial (BBT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 29.

This bank holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +40%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.6% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Beacon Financial's revenues are expected to be $229.88 million, up 108.1% from the year-ago quarter.
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-21 10:31 3mo ago
Compared to Estimates, Atlantic Union (AUB) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
AUB Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
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Atlantic Union (AUB - Free Report) reported $371.71 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 71.2%. EPS of $0.89 for the same period compares to $0.57 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $381.58 million, representing a surprise of -2.59%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.37%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.88.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Atlantic Union performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Efficiency Ratio: 57.1% compared to the 52.8% average estimate based on four analysts.Net Interest Margin: 3.8% versus 3.9% estimated by four analysts on average.Average Balance - Total earning assets: $33.38 billion versus $33.85 billion estimated by four analysts on average.Net charge-offs / total average LHFI (annualized): 0% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 0.1%.Total Noninterest Income: $54.78 million versus $52.95 million estimated by four analysts on average.Bank owned life insurance income: $5.2 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $5.1 million.Interchange fees, net: $3.33 million compared to the $3.57 million average estimate based on three analysts.Mortgage banking income, net: $2.03 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $2.08 million.Net interest income (FTE): $316.92 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $327.09 million.Fiduciary and asset management fees: $20.18 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $19.93 million.Service charges on deposit accounts: $12.12 million compared to the $11.57 million average estimate based on two analysts.Other operating income: $6.02 million versus $2.78 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Atlantic Union here>>>

Shares of Atlantic Union have returned +11.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-21 14:40 3mo ago
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AUB Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
2026-06-12 18:00 1mo ago
2026-04-21 18:57 3mo ago
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB) Stock Down 3.0% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 80/100
AUB Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
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On April 21, 2026, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp AUB shares fell 3.0% to a current price of $37.56. The stock has experienced significant volatility over the past year, with a 52-week high of $42.18 and a low of $24.01.

GF Value™ verdict: AUB is currently trading at $37.56, which is 2.0% below the GF Value™ estimate of $38.34. GF Score™: AUB has a GF Score™ of 80/100, indicating strong overall performance. Most notable signal: The stock maintains a momentum rank of 10/10, suggesting strong recent performance. Is AUB Overvalued or Undervalued? Based on the GF Value™ estimate of $38.34, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp AUB currently appears to be slightly undervalued at its current price of $37.56, representing a 2.0% discount to fair value. This margin of safety may indicate a potential buying opportunity for those looking to invest in the bank, although caution is advised as the GF Valuation label is marked as "Fairly Valued." GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

While the slight undervaluation suggests there could be an opportunity for price appreciation, investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with market dynamics and economic factors that may impact AUB's performance in the financial sector. Considering the current sentiment and recent price movements, AUB may still face short-term volatility.

How Does AUB's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 15.9x 12.8x Forward P/E 10.0x N/A AUB's current P/E (TTM) ratio of 15.9x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 12.8x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict suggesting the stock might be fairly valued, yet the elevated P/E ratio could imply a cautionary stance for potential investors.

What Does AUB's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 80/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 5/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 80/100 for AUB indicates a robust overall performance, particularly in the momentum category with a perfect score of 10/10. However, the financial strength score of 4/10 suggests potential weaknesses in the company's balance sheet or liquidity. The valuation rank of 9/10 indicates that the stock is viewed favorably in terms of its pricing relative to its intrinsic value, although the profitability rank of 5/10 points to moderate performance in profit generation.

What Are Insiders Doing with AUB Stock? In the past three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp AUB . This lack of insider activity may suggest that executives and board members are not currently buying or selling shares, which can indicate a neutral sentiment regarding the company’s future performance from those with the most insight into its operations.

What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis of the GF Value™, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp AUB is considered to be fairly valued at its current price of $37.56, slightly below the estimated fair value of $38.34. While the stock shows some potential for appreciation, investors should remain cautious due to the elevated P/E ratio and the overall market conditions impacting the financial sector.

For the complete analysis, visit the Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp AUB stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is AUB's GF Score™?

AUB's GF Score™ is 80/100, indicating strong overall performance and suggesting potential for solid long-term returns.

Is AUB overvalued or undervalued?

AUB is currently considered fairly valued, with a current price of $37.56, slightly below the GF Value™ estimate of $38.34.

What is AUB's P/E ratio?

AUB's P/E (TTM) ratio is 15.9x, which is above its historical 5-year median of 12.8x, suggesting that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its past valuations.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Announces $250 million Share Repurchase Program
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (the “Company”) has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million worth of the Company’s common stock through May 5, 2027 (the “Repurchase Program”). Shares of common stock may be purchased under the Repurchase Program periodically in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing market prices, including pursuant to a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The actual means and timing of any purchases, target number of shares and prices or range of prices under the Repurchase Program will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, share issuances under Company equity plans, general market and economic conditions, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors. The Repurchase Program may be modified, amended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. There is no assurance that the Company will purchase any shares under the Repurchase Program.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; AUB Investments, Inc., which provides investment services; and Atlantic Union Capital Markets, Inc., which provides capital market services.
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Preferred Stock Dividend
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (the “Company”) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock, which is the same as the first quarter of 2026 and a $0.03, or an 8.8%, increase from the dividend in the second quarter of 2025. Based on the Company’s common stock closing price of $37.21 on May 4, 2026, the dividend yield is approximately 4.0%. The common stock dividend is payable on June 5, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026.

The Board also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of the Company’s 6.875% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A preferred stock”). The Series A preferred stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of Series A preferred stock. The dividend of $171.88 per share (equivalent to $0.43 per outstanding depositary share) is payable on June 1, 2026 to holders of record as of May 15, 2026.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; AUB Investments, Inc., which provides investment services; and Atlantic Union Capital Markets, Inc., which provides capital market services.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, Atlantic Union Bank and Jubilee Housing Celebrate Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Community in Washington D.C.
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ATLANTA, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), Atlantic Union Bank, and Jubilee Housing are pleased to celebrate the groundbreaking for six affordable multifamily rental developments in Washington, D.C.

Four of the developments received a total of $3.3 million in grants from FHLBank Atlanta’s General Fund to put toward the rehabilitation of 81 affordable rental units:

$925,300 grant for 23 rental units at The Sorrento on 2233 18th St NW$700,000 grant for 17 rental units at The Marietta on 2418 17th St NW$1,200,000 grant for 29 rental units at The Mozart on 1630 Fuller St NW$500,000 grant for 12 rental units at The Fuller on 1650 Fuller St NW  Jubilee Housing sponsored the application for the FHLBank Atlanta grant last year, and funds are being administered by Atlantic Union Bank, a member of FHLBank Atlanta.

“Each year, our member financial institutions partner with developers and community organizations to leverage our grant funding and expand the supply of affordable housing,” said FHLBank Atlanta CEO Reggie O’Shields. “We congratulate Jubilee Housing on this groundbreaking and applaud their commitment to creating a community where people have the opportunity to thrive.”

“We are grateful for our partnership with FHLBank Atlanta and Atlantic Union Bank, and for our shared commitment to developing and preserving deeply affordable housing here in the District,” said Jim Knight, President and CEO of Jubilee Housing. “Support like this makes it possible to deliver not only deeply affordable housing, but also the wraparound services that are so crucial to our residents.”

“Atlantic Union Bank is proud to partner with FHLBank Atlanta and Jubilee Housing to help bring these important developments to life,” said René Shepperson, Commercial Real Estate Banker at Atlantic Union Bank. “Access to safe, affordable housing is foundational to strong communities, and these projects reflect the power of collaboration in preserving quality homes for District residents. We’re honored to help administer this funding and support Jubilee’s continued commitment to putting people first.”

Last year, FHLBank Atlanta provided more than $128 million in grants through its members to advance homeownership, expand affordable housing supply, and help families preserve home equity to build generational wealth. In 2026, FHLBank Atlanta is allocating $120 million through its housing programs, bringing its three-year total to more than $300 million for affordable housing and community development.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina and Washington D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products.

About Jubilee Housing
Jubilee Housing builds strong, compassionate communities where everyone has the chance to thrive. Through what we call Justice Housing®, we create deeply affordable homes paired with on-site and nearby support services, in neighborhoods with access to good schools, transit, groceries, and jobs. Together, we’re building more than just housing, we’re creating pathways to opportunity. Learn more at jubileehousing.org. 

About Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
FHLBank Atlanta offers competitively-priced financing, community development grants, and other banking services to help member financial institutions make affordable home mortgages and provide economic development credit to neighborhoods and communities. The Bank’s members are commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, community development financial institutions, and insurance companies located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. FHLBank Atlanta is one of 11 district Banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. For more information, visit our website at www.fhlbatl.com.

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Atlantic Union Bank Announces Planned Retirement of Doug Woolley
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Union Bank today announced that Doug Woolley, executive vice president and chief credit officer, plans to retire effective April 1, 2027. Woolley will continue to serve in his current role until the earlier of his successor’s appointment or the date of his retirement.

Woolley (68) has been with Atlantic Union Bank for more than 21 years and has served as chief credit officer since 2016. During his tenure, he has played an important role in maintaining the bank’s longstanding commitment to strong credit discipline, supporting its growth, and ensuring a consistent focus on sound risk management and credit quality. “Doug has been a valued member of our executive team and a trusted leader across Atlantic Union Bank,” said John C. Asbury, chief executive officer of Atlantic Union Bank. “Over the course of his career with the bank, he has helped build a strong credit culture and has provided steady leadership and sound judgment through periods of significant growth and change. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him all the best upon his retirement.”

Atlantic Union Bank has engaged an executive search firm and initiated a nationwide search to identify a successor, including consideration of both internal and external candidates.

“It has been a privilege to be part of Atlantic Union Bank for more than two decades,” said Woolley. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of teammates. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition in the months ahead.”

About Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; AUB Investments, Inc., which provides investment services; and Atlantic Union Capital Markets, Inc., which provides capital market services.
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) Presents at Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference 2026 Transcript
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Stock Market Today (LIVE): Google, Meta Sink After Landmark Verdict; Dow Drops 233 Points as Crude Surges 4%
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Today’s Evening News: Netflix Charges More, Bets Bigger 5:51 pm

Netflix (NFLX 0.65%) is raising prices across all tiers, with plans increasing by $1 to $2 per month and add-on member fees also climbing. The move follows a January 2025 hike and supports a growing content budget -- expected to hit $20 billion in 2026 -- as the company expands into live events and new formats. Management is betting that higher pricing and a projected surge in ad revenue will help drive 2026 revenue toward $50 billion-plus. Shares were up 1.13% on Thursday.

Commanding of the remote: In the Moneyball Hidden Gems Primary database, Netflix holds a Superscore of 89 and an 80 for Command, reflecting durable competitive advantages and steady intellectual property (IP)-driven growth. Translation: pricing power -- and room to exercise it. Ads enter the spotlight: Netflix expects ad revenue to roughly double in 2026, shifting part of the growth story beyond subscriptions. A New Trend in AI is Emerging: Efficiency 5:18 pm

The approach to AI so far can be best described as using brute force to make things happen. It’s been effective so far, but the approach starts to run into problems when the numbers get really big. Thankfully, some new developments in AI could help alleviate that challenge. Matt, Jon, and Tyler discuss how Google and Arm Holdings (ARM +9.89%) are advancing AI efficiency. Plus, social media’s bad week in court and the mailbag.

Tyler Crowe, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss:

Meta and Alphabet losing watershed social media cases Is a “tobacco moment” as bad as it sounds? Advancements in AI efficiency Mailbag: Auto invest or buy the dip? 🎧 The Motley Fool Money podcast drops daily after the bell! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other podcast platforms—or check out the Fool's podcast feed.

Closing Bell 4:06 pm

Stocks fell as oil surged back above $100, with the Nasdaq nearing correction territory and the Dow dropping about 470 points. Rising crude prices tied to Middle East tensions pushed yields higher and pressured equities, especially tech. Mixed signals from U.S. and Iranian officials have kept markets volatile, with investors increasingly pricing in a prolonged conflict and sticky inflation risk tied to energy.

Oil’s domino effect: Higher crude feeds inflation fears, lifting bond yields and tightening financial conditions—bad news for growth stocks. Markets betting on a bluff: Some investors think harsh rhetoric masks progress in talks—but if wrong, energy and volatility could climb further. ADMA Craters On Revenue Doubts 3:45 pm — ADMA -16.77%

By Seth Jayson
Team Rule Breakers

Not a boring week. A short seller showed up on Tuesday alleging that ADMA Biologics' (ADMA 0.90%) revenue growth is basically an inventory-stuffing mirage, the stock cratered something like 47% in four days, and the company’s response amounted to “that report is speculative and wrong” without getting into specifics — which didn’t quench the fire. Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded it the next morning. The actual Q4 numbers from last month were fine, but nobody cares about last quarter’s numbers when someone’s questioning whether the numbers are real.

Read the report here, if you’d like.

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Adtech Darling AppLovin Keeps Falling 3:01 pm — APP -10.15%

AppLovin (APP +3.20%) fell nearly 10% today, extending a six-month slide of roughly 38%, with no company-specific news driving the move. Instead, macro pressures—including rising recession odds tied to Middle East conflict and sticky inflation concerns—are weighing on high-growth software names. At the same time, investors remain uneasy about how artificial intelligence could reshape the adtech landscape, even after AppLovin posted strong recent results with rapid revenue and profit growth.

Macro Overhang Builds: Rising oil prices and inflation fears are pressuring risk appetite, particularly in higher-multiple tech stocks. AI Uncertainty Lingers: Despite strong execution, investors are still debating whether AI will enhance or erode AppLovin’s competitive position.

Coupang Leans Into AI With Nvidia 2:46 pm — CPNG -3.70%, NVDA -3.70%

★ CPNG is recommended in Stock Advisor (Team RB) and in Rule Breakers
★ NVDA is recommended in Hidden Gems and in Stock Advisor (Team RB) as a Foundational Stock

Coupang (CPNG 1.59%) is partnering with Nvidia (NVDA +0.14%) to build an “AI factory” aimed at optimizing its logistics and e-commerce operations. The effort centers on Coupang Intelligent Cloud, where AI is already improving efficiency—chip utilization has reportedly jumped from 65% to 95%. While shares initially rose on the news, they’ve slipped back below $20 amid broader market volatility.

Efficiency Engine: AI-driven logistics could lower costs and speed delivery, key advantages in a scale-driven e-commerce model. Margin Story Emerging: With core EBITDA margins already near 8%, incremental AI gains could push profitability into double-digit territory over time.

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Seth Jayson: EPAC is Solid, But Not Stirring 2:35 pm — EPAC -8.03%

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Earnings week for the hydraulic tool people. Enerpac (EPAC +0.01%) dropped Q2 numbers last night and held its call this morning — product sales grew 6% organically, which is their best showing in ten quarters, while the services business in Europe continued to shrink and needed a restructuring charge to get costs in line. Adjusted earnings came in flat year-over-year at 39 cents, basically matching estimates, and revenue beat modestly. They narrowed full-year guidance instead of raising it, which tells you management is being careful rather than exuberant. Not a quarter that changes anyone’s thesis. The interesting bit is a new five-year North Sea oil and gas contract and a small acquisition that fills a product gap, both of which are future-looking. The stock sits well below its 52-week high, so the market has not been excited for a while now.

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Beam Has Good News, Raises Doubts 1:30 pm -- BEAM +2.6%

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Beam Therapeutics (BEAM 1.48%) has been on the move recently, and today, it reported some encouraging phase 1/2 data for its drug BEAM-302 in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). The data was optimistic enough that the company is moving directly into a pivotal trial later this year. If it gets an accelerated approval pathway, it could be ready for an FDA submission as soon as late 2027.

That's seemingly good news, but the stock actually ticked slightly lower on the announcement. Why is that? It most likely comes down to two main reasons.

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Today's Lunchtime News 1:40 pm -- AAPL +0.7%

Apple (AAPL 1.93%) added four new partners -- Bosch, Cirrus Logic (CRUS +0.56%), TDK, and Qnity Electronics (Q +1.98%) -- to its American Manufacturing Program Thursday, committing $400 million through 2030 to manufacture components domestically. The expansion is part of Apple's broader $600 billion, four-year pledge to U.S. manufacturing announced alongside President Trump in August 2025.

What gets made where: TDK will manufacture iPhone camera stabilization sensors in the U.S. for the first time. Bosch will produce chips for crash detection at Taiwan Semiconductor's (TSM +1.03%) facility in Washington state. Cirrus Logic will develop Face ID semiconductors at GlobalFoundries' (GFS +1.97%) New York fab. Apple has already sourced more than 20 billion U.S.-made chips from 24 factories across 12 states since the program launched. Tariff context: Apple has absorbed roughly $3.3 billion in tariff costs since Trump's trade policies took effect, with CEO Tim Cook choosing to eat the expenses rather than raise prices. Last month the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of Trump's tariff agenda, which could reshape Apple's cost outlook.

Generative AI Reshapes the C-Suite 12:30 pm -- KO -0.1%, WMT -0.2%

The rise of generative AI is redrawing the American C-suite as veteran leaders step aside for tech-native successors. Coca-Cola (KO 0.37%) CEO James Quincey announced his departure Thursday, citing a "huge new shift" in technology that requires a "completely new transformation." This follows a similar move by former Walmart (WMT 0.07%) chief Doug McMillon, who admitted he "couldn't finish" the massive AI transition required for the next decade of retail. As Quincey hands the reins to COO Henrique Braun and Walmart elevates John Furner, investors are seeing a clear signal: the complexity of "agentic commerce" is now a primary driver of corporate succession planning.

The Agility Mandate: Outgoing leaders are explicitly prioritizing "energy" and "speed" over tenure, signaling that traditional retail and beverage moats are no longer enough to survive the AI wave. Symbolic Tech Pivots: Walmart’s recent move to the Nasdaq and Coke's focus on AI-driven supply chains suggest these legacy giants are desperate to be valued as technology platforms rather than just consumer staples.

Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High 12:35 pm

U.S. mortgage rates surged to a six-month high of 6.38% this week, according to Freddie Mac. The four-week climb reflects the inflationary pressure of the Middle East conflict, which has driven oil prices up 30% since late February and sent Treasury yields higher. This spike directly undercuts the Trump administration's efforts to lower costs via expanded mortgage-backed security purchases by Fannie Mae. With the critical spring selling season beginning, the sudden reversal from sub-6% rates threatens to stall volume for major homebuilders and lenders as affordability metrics deteriorate under the weight of "war-premium" inflation.

The Yield Curve Connection: Because mortgage rates track the 10-year Treasury, the "higher-for-longer" narrative fueled by energy costs is effectively neutralizing government attempts to subsidize the housing market. Spring Season Cooling: Investors in residential REITs and mortgage originators should watch for a significant drop in application volumes as potential buyers are priced out by the 16-basis-point jump in just seven days. Costco's Energy Drink Jolts Celsius Shares 15% 11:15 am -- COST +0.8%, CELH -0.2%

By Sanmeet Deo
Team Rule Breakers

The beverage market recently experienced a significant jolt as Costco (COST +0.17%) introduced its Kirkland Signature energy drink, a move that sent Celsius Holdings (CELH +1.13%) shares tumbling roughly 15% this week. By offering a 24-pack of its 200mg-caffeine sparkling drink for $16.99 -- a staggering 55% discount compared to Celsius's $37.99 -- Costco is directly targeting "inflation-weary" shoppers. This "look-alike" strategy deliberately mimics Celsius's aesthetic, fruit-forward flavors and caffeine profile to capture immediate attention.

Historically, private-label brands have successfully disrupted commodity-driven beverage categories like bottled water, milk, and basic juices, where price is the primary differentiator and brand attachment is low. However, the energy drink sector is a different beast, defined by intense brand loyalty, "lifestyle" positioning, and a "fake health effect" that consumers are willing to pay a premium for.

10:35 am -- GOOG -1.3%, META -4.2%

Alphabet (GOOG +0.87%) and Meta Platforms (META 0.37%) faced a sharp reversal Thursday after a Los Angeles jury found YouTube and Facebook liable for harm to a minor. The $3 million compensatory damage award marks a first-of-its-kind verdict, potentially stripping away the broad legal immunity social media platforms have historically enjoyed. This legal reckoning comes at a vulnerable time for the sector, as investors weigh the cost of increased moderation and potential algorithm overhauls against the backdrop of an already volatile market.

The Liability Floodgates: This ruling sets a precedent that could trigger thousands of similar lawsuits, transforming platform safety from a PR concern into a recurring balance sheet liability.

Algorithmic Accountability: If courts continue to hold platforms responsible for automated content delivery, both firms may be forced to choose between lower user engagement and escalating legal settlements.

Top of the Morning 10:25 am

By Emily Flippen, CFA
Team Rule Breakers

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East this week, investors may be asking fair questions about what the second-order impacts may be from the war in Iran. While no one can claim to know what will happen with the conflict, one thing is clear: with Brent crude swinging between $100 and $120 a barrel over the past few weeks, gas prices are likely to stay high for the foreseeable future. And high gas prices have sizable implications for more than just energy companies.

9:40 am -- BRZE +4.4%

By Tim Beyers
Team Rule Breakers

Shares of Braze (BRZE +0.67%) soared close to 20% yesterday on better-than-expected top line results and a promising forecast. And yet more improvements are needed if this company is to deliver for shareholders over the long term.

Let's start with the good news. Revenue jumped 27.9% to $205.2 million, beating expectations of $198.22 million, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Cash from operations roughly doubled over the full fiscal year, to $71.4 million. Braze is starting to build some financial muscle.

Trouble is there's a lot more work to do. Building a real-time messaging platform for marketing and customer engagement isn't cheap. Operating losses widened in both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year.

Rising R&D expense (+34%) contributed heavily to those losses. Getting customers to commit was costly too. Braze earned $3.24 in fresh revenue for every incremental $1 of investment in sales and marketing in fiscal 2026, down 6.4% from $3.46 in fiscal 2025.

Reversing that trend permanently is key to generating the cash flows that will power the returns shareholders crave.

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Opening Bell 9:35 am

The Dow fell 233 points Thursday as Brent crude futures jumped 4% to over $106, erasing recent optimism. Market volatility spiked after President Trump warned Iranian negotiators to "get serious" before a looming five-day deadline, stating there would be "no turning back." While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq shed 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively, Gulf nations issued a joint condemnation of strikes on energy infrastructure, further tightening global supply. Investors are currently weighing whether Iran's public rejection of U.S. proposals is a "smokescreen" or a genuine signal of prolonged conflict that could keep West Texas Intermediate above $93.
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SG Americas Securities LLC Buys 284,533 Shares of Braze, Inc. $BRZE
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SG Americas Securities LLC raised its stake in shares of Braze, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRZE – Free Report) by 5,412.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 289,790 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 284,533 shares during the quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC owned 0.26% of Braze worth $9,937,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Barclays PLC increased its holdings in shares of Braze by 443.0% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 1,404,395 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,941,000 after buying an additional 1,145,748 shares during the last quarter. UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in shares of Braze by 421.1% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,279,678 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,394,000 after acquiring an additional 1,034,087 shares during the last quarter. Battery Management CORP. grew its position in Braze by 70.2% in the third quarter. Battery Management CORP. now owns 2,425,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,967,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000,000 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Braze by 238.2% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,351,227 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,429,000 after acquiring an additional 951,674 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in Braze in the second quarter valued at $24,467,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.47% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades BRZE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Mizuho lowered their price target on Braze from $50.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on Braze from $45.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Oppenheimer decreased their price objective on Braze from $40.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. Barclays boosted their target price on Braze from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Finally, Citizens Jmp cut their target price on Braze from $68.00 to $35.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $36.67.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In other Braze news, insider Astha Malik sold 14,049 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.93, for a total value of $237,849.57. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 205,289 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,475,542.77. The trade was a 6.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Pankaj Malik sold 2,893 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.93, for a total value of $48,978.49. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 50,679 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $857,995.47. The trade was a 5.40% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 60,676 shares of company stock worth $1,027,661. 18.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Braze Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:BRZE opened at $23.00 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $19.80 and its 200-day moving average price is $26.38. Braze, Inc. has a 12-month low of $15.26 and a 12-month high of $43.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.58 billion, a P/E ratio of -18.85 and a beta of 1.08.

Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $205.17 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $198.23 million. Braze had a negative net margin of 17.78% and a negative return on equity of 18.75%. The company’s revenue was up 27.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.12 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Braze, Inc. will post -0.98 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Braze Here are the key news stories impacting Braze this week:

Positive Sentiment: Company reported a hot quarter with ~28% revenue growth, a swollen backlog/RPO (~$1B) and raised FY2027 revenue and EPS guidance, which drove initial buying interest. Braze Stock Rallies as Revenue Beats, Buybacks Begin, and Outlook Jumps Positive Sentiment: Board authorized $100M in buybacks including a $50M accelerated share repurchase (ASR) — a direct capital-return step that reduces float and supported the rally. Braze Stock Rallies as Revenue Beats, Buybacks Begin, and Outlook Jumps Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised ratings/targets or reiterated bullish views (e.g., DA Davidson raised its target), bolstering momentum and drawing institutional buying. Braze price target raised to $33 from $30 at DA Davidson Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high options activity was noted around BRZE, indicating elevated speculative positioning and potential for sharper intraday moves independent of fundamentals. Braze Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:BRZE) Neutral Sentiment: Market roundups and coverage (MSN, MarketBeat, Motley Fool) amplified the story — increasing attention can magnify short-term swings but doesn’t change the underlying fundamentals. 10 Stocks Dominating The Market Today: Best Buy, Figma, Navan, and More Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokerages trimmed price targets or lowered expectations (UBS, Stifel, Citigroup, Oppenheimer and others reported cuts), creating mixed analyst signals despite some upgrades — a source of selling pressure for some investors. UBS Group Lowers Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) Price Target to $28.00 Negative Sentiment: Although revenue beat, margins and prior EPS misses keep some investors cautious; the shares remain volatile as the market digests whether AI-driven demand and margin improvement will sustainably lift profitability. Why Braze Stock Surged Today Braze Profile (Free Report)

Braze, Inc is a publicly traded software company (NASDAQ: BRZE) that offers a customer engagement platform designed to help brands build personalized relationships with their users. Founded in 2011 as Appboy by Bill Magnuson, Jon Hyman and Mark Ghermezian, the company adopted the Braze name in 2017 to underscore its focus on fostering strong connections between businesses and consumers. Its cloud-based platform consolidates messaging channels including push notifications, in-app messages, email and SMS, enabling companies to deliver timely, context-driven communications at scale.

The core functionality of Braze’s platform centers on data-driven segmentation, customer journey orchestration and real-time analytics.

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Reviewing ON24 (NYSE:ONTF) and Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE)
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Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE – Get Free Report) and ON24 (NYSE:ONTF – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Insider and Institutional Ownership 90.5% of Braze shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.9% of ON24 shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of Braze shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.0% of ON24 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation This table compares Braze and ON24″s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Braze $738.18 million 3.58 -$131.29 million ($1.22) -19.33 ON24 $139.31 million 2.50 -$28.85 million ($0.68) -11.92 ON24 has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Braze. Braze is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ON24, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability This table compares Braze and ON24’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Braze -17.78% -18.75% -10.60% ON24 -20.71% -16.62% -10.46% Risk and Volatility Braze has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ON24 has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Braze and ON24, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Braze 1 1 22 0 2.88 ON24 1 2 0 0 1.67 Braze currently has a consensus price target of $36.67, indicating a potential upside of 55.50%. ON24 has a consensus price target of $8.10, indicating a potential downside of 0.06%. Given Braze’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Braze is more favorable than ON24.

Summary Braze beats ON24 on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Braze (Get Free Report)

Braze, Inc. operates a customer engagement platform that provides interactions between consumers and brands worldwide. The company offers Braze software development kits that automatically manage data ingestion and deliver mobile and web notifications, in-application/in-browser interstitial messages, and content cards; REST API that can be used to import or export data or to trigger workflows between Braze and brands' existing technology stacks; Partner Data Integrations, which allow brands to sync user cohorts from partners; Data Transformation, in which brands can programmatically sync and transform user data; and Braze Cloud Data Ingestion that enables brands to harness their customer data. It also offers classification products, including segmentation that can define reusable segments of consumers based upon attributes, events, or predictive propensity scores; segment insights, which allows customers to analyze how segments are performing relative to each other across a set of pre-selected key performance indicators; and predictive suite that allows customers to identify groups of consumers that are of critical business value. In addition, the company provides Canvas, an orchestration tool that allows customers to create journeys, mapping out multi-steps, and cross-channel messaging experiences; campaigns, which allows customers to send one set of single-channel or multi-channel messages to be delivered to customers in a particular user segment; event and API triggering; marketing pressure management; and reporting and analytics. Further, it offers personalization products, such as liquid templating platform, connected content platform, content blocks, intelligent timing and channel, personalized variant, and AI item recommendations, and catalogs; and action products. The company was formerly known as Appboy, Inc. and changed its name to Braze, Inc. in November 2017. Braze, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

About ON24 (Get Free Report)

ON24, Inc. provides a cloud-based intelligent engagement platform that enables businesses to convert customer engagement into revenue through interactive webinar, virtual event, and multimedia content experiences worldwide. The company provides ON24 Elite, for live and interactive webinar experience; ON24 Breakouts, for live breakout room experience that facilitates networking, collaboration, and interactivity between users; ON24 Forums, for live and interactive experience, which facilitates video-to-video interaction between presenters and audiences; ON24 Go Live, for live and interactive video event experience that enables presenters and attendees to engage face-to-face in real-time; and ON24 Virtual Confrence, for live and large scale managed virtual event experience. It also offers ON24 Engagement Hub, for always-on multimedia content experience; ON24 Target, for personalized and curated landing page experience; ON24 Intelligence, for analytics backbone that captures first-person data to power the insights, benchmarking, reporting, and artificial intelligence and machine learning engine; ON24 AI-powered ACE, for enabling hyper-personalization at scale across ON24 experiences; ON24 Connect, for ecosystem of third-party application integrations; and ON24 Services and Platform Support, which provides a portfolio of professional services that provide consulting and support for product and platform adoption. In addition, the company offers consulting services, such as experience management, monitoring and production, implementation, and other support services. It sells its products through direct sales. The company serves technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, professional services, and business-to-business information service companies. The company was formerly known as NewsDirect, Inc. and changed its name to ON24, Inc. in December 1998. ON24, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Wunderkind Launches New Braze Integration to Turn Identity Into Revenue-Driving, Orchestrated Customer Journeys
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New integration brings Wunderkind’s proprietary identity resolution and high-intent Signals into Braze, helping brands recognize more customers, grow Braze lists, and scale one-to-one triggered journeys inside a single platform

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wunderkind, the AI decisioning platform that combines identity resolution with cross-channel personalization to increase performance and reach, today announced the launch of its latest integration with Braze, the leading customer engagement platform that powers relevant and memorable experiences between consumers and the brands they love. The new integration is designed to help marketers recognize more of their visitors, activate real-time behavioral Signals, and orchestrate high-performing triggered journeys directly within Braze, driving incremental revenue lift from existing traffic and programs.

By connecting Wunderkind’s identity framework and high-intent behavioral Signals to Braze Canvas, brands can move beyond static campaigns to intelligent, real-time experiences that adapt to customer behavior across web, email and other touchpoints, unlocking net‑new revenue that traditional CRM programs leave on the tables. The integration enables marketers to bring triggered and CRM programs together under one roof in Braze, with shared frequency caps, suppression rules, and reporting.

“Marketers shouldn’t have to choose between performance and simplicity,” said Richard Jones, Chief Revenue Officer at Wunderkind. “By bringing Wunderkind’s identity graph and high-intent Signals into Braze, we’re giving brands a way to recognize more of their shoppers, prioritize their highest-value triggered messages, and run everything inside a single environment their teams already know — without adding another system to manage or rebuilding existing journeys from scratch, and with a clear, measurable lift in triggered and lifecycle revenue.”

With Wunderkind’s integration for Braze, brands can:

Recognize more visitors and expand reach by identifying previously anonymous traffic across sessions, devices, and channels, then turning those visitors into addressable Braze profiles and subscription audiences. Grow and enrich Braze lists by capturing more email opt-ins on-site and writing new subscribers — along with key attributes and events — directly into Braze in real time. Scale high-intent triggered journeys by using Wunderkind’s Signals to detect meaningful behaviors like product and cart abandonment and pass those signals instantly into Braze Canvas for one-to-one email flows. Unify CRM and triggered programs by coordinating Wunderkind-powered triggers with existing Braze campaigns, using shared frequency caps, suppression rules, and eligibility logic so triggered sends complement, rather than compete with, batch marketing. Simplify compliance and mailability by checking subscription and mailability status in Braze before sends, and updating unsubscribe status back into Braze when customers opt out — keeping data aligned across systems. Maintain operational efficiency with an integration that fits into existing Braze workflows, content, and reporting, minimizing the need for custom engineering while making every message smarter and more timely. Brands leveraging Wunderkind’s identity framework have seen up to 8x lift in triggered revenue, and Wunderkind’s platform drives more than $5 billion in attributable sales annually across its client base.

Brands are already thinking about what this means for their own engagement strategies.

“At Kurt Geiger, we’re always looking at how our technology partners can work together more effectively. The integration between Wunderkind and Braze is an important development, bringing together capabilities that support a more connected approach to customer engagement,” said Gareth Rees-John, Chief Digital Officer at Kurt Geiger.

The Wunderkind integration for Braze is available now to mutual customers. To learn more about how Wunderkind and Braze work together to deliver measurable revenue lift from owned channels, visit www.wunderkind.co/partners/braze or contact your Wunderkind or Braze representative.

About Wunderkind

Wunderkind is redefining agentic marketing decisioning, where identity meets AI to drive personalized performance at scale. Its Autonomous Marketing Platform (AMP) uses a proprietary identity graph — built on billions of devices and trillions of digital events each year — to transform anonymous web traffic into known customers. AMP dynamically triggers one-to-one messages across email, text, and ads, optimizing creative, channel, and timing in real time. Seamlessly integrating via SDKs, APIs, and natively with leading ESPs and engagement platforms, Wunderkind fits into any modern stack without requiring replatforming. Brands like Harley-Davidson and Kendra Scott rely on Wunderkind to unlock reach and revenue, with more than $5 billion in attributable sales annually and consistently top-ranking channel performance.

Learn more at www.wunderkind.co.

About Braze

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. The company is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at braze.com.

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Braze Remains Confident Of Revenue Growth Acceleration In The Coming Years, Maintain Buy
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Braze remains a buy as Q4 2026 results reinforce the case for accelerating growth and higher valuation. Bookings surged over 50% y/y, enterprise traction deepened, and large customers now comprise 64% of ARR, supporting sustained momentum. AI is now contributing to revenue, with BrazeAI Decisioning Studio generating $5.7M and rapid adoption of new AI tools signaling future monetization potential.
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Braze Unveils New Research Showing How AI, Data, and Decisioning Are Redefining Customer Engagement
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New TEI study and Cowry report reveal a widening gap between brands that drive measurable outcomes and those falling behind in the AI era

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today released two new research studies from Forrester Consulting and Cowry that highlight fundamental shifts in how brands must approach customer engagement in the age of AI.

Together, the findings show that while AI adoption is nearly universal, most organizations are still struggling to translate that investment into meaningful business impact. The research points to a growing divide between brands that are operationalizing AI to drive outcomes and those still producing disconnected, low-impact experiences at scale.

The reports are being released at Braze’s City x City London event, where global brands and marketing leaders will gather to explore how AI, real-time data, and creativity are reshaping customer engagement.

AI adoption is high. Impact is not.

The April 2026 Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study* found that organizations using the Braze platform achieved a 457% return on investment over three years, with a net present value of $23.5 million and payback in less than six months. The study examined the combined business impact of the Braze platform and BrazeAI Decisioning Studio™ on a composite organization representative of interviewed customers.

At the same time, broader industry data shows a stark contrast. While the vast majority of brands are investing in AI, only a small percentage are realizing measurable returns. This gap underscores a core challenge facing marketing leaders today: moving from experimentation to execution.

Context is the competitive advantage in modern engagement

The joint report with Cowry highlights the scale of the challenge. Consumers are now exposed to as many as 10,000 commercial messages per day, creating an environment where volume alone no longer drives engagement.

Instead, effectiveness depends on relevance, timing, and the ability to respond to real-time customer signals.

This shift requires a move away from static campaigns toward systems that can interpret data, make decisions, and deliver experiences that adapt in the moment.

A new operating model for customer engagement

According to Astha Malik, Chief Business Officer of Braze, the role of marketing technology is evolving rapidly.

“While AI-generated content is potentially infinite, customer attention is finite and loyalty is fragile. Every piece of 'AI slop' that reaches a customer simply trains them to tune out,” said Malik. “The research we’re releasing today highlights a widening gap between brands using AI just to increase output and those focused on driving outcomes like conversion, retention, and revenue. At Braze, we are shifting the conversation from productivity to performance. Our community of ambitious marketers chooses a premium platform not just to build faster, but to deliver outsized business impact.”

What separates high-performing brands

Across both studies, several consistent themes emerge among organizations that are successfully driving results:

Real-time data activation: High-performing brands unify and act on first-party data without delay, enabling more relevant engagement Embedded decisioning: AI is applied within live customer journeys, not as a separate layer or experiment Operational simplicity: Reducing fragmentation across tools allows teams to move faster and execute more consistently Continuous optimization: Campaigns are treated as dynamic systems that learn and improve over time These capabilities are increasingly critical as marketing teams face pressure to do more with less while proving ROI.

Turning insight into action

The research provides a clear framework for how brands can improve customer engagement:

Move from batch campaigns to real-time, signal-based engagement Prioritize decisioning and orchestration, not just content creation Consolidate tools to reduce friction and improve speed to market Focus on measurable outcomes, including conversion, retention, and revenue impact Organizations that align their technology and processes around these principles are better positioned to deliver experiences that resonate and scale.

Timing the moment

The release of these reports comes as brands reassess their approach to AI and customer engagement. With City x City London serving as a focal point for industry discussion, the findings offer both a benchmark and a roadmap for organizations looking to close the gap between investment and impact.

*The Total Economic Impact™ Of Braze, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Braze, April 2026.

About Braze

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. The company is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at braze.com.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated economic and customer benefits from Braze. These forward-looking statements are based on the current assumptions, expectations and beliefs of Braze, and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Further, the information in this press release concerning Braze’s industry, including industry statistics and forecasts, customer value, anticipated ROI and the markets in which Braze operates is based on information from independent industry and research organizations, other third-party sources and management estimates. These projections, forecasts, assumptions and estimates are necessarily subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors. Further information on potential factors that could affect these potential results or achievement of any forward-looking statements are included in Braze’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026, and the other public filings of Braze with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements included in this press release represent the views of Braze only as of the date of this press release, and Braze assumes no obligation, and does not intend to update these statements, except as required by law.
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Braze Delivers Powerful New Agentic AI Capabilities That Transform How Marketers Build, Personalize, and Deliver Customer Experiences
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BrazeAI Operator™, BrazeAI Agent Console™, and the new Braze Creative Studio are now available alongside EU hosting for BrazeAI Decisioning Studio™, introducing a radically better way for marketers to forge and maintain lasting customer relationships.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today delivered a new set of AI capabilities that transform how marketers build and deliver engaging and relevant experiences for their customers. From reaching new audiences to driving conversion and long-term loyalty, these capabilities join together in an integrated platform that gives marketers a unified way to manage the full customer lifecycle.

BrazeAI Operator™ and BrazeAI Agent Console™, now generally available

BrazeAI Operator™ and BrazeAI Agent Console™ bring decisioning, content generation, and execution directly into the marketer’s workflow. By embedding AI into the core platform, teams can act on data in real time and turn strategy into live customer experiences faster.

Speed up campaign execution with AI-powered content generation Reduce dependency on technical teams to get campaigns out the door Drive more relevant engagement by acting on customer data in real-time A unified approach to creative production and activation in Braze

The Braze Creative Studio connects creative production with campaign execution, giving teams a single place to manage assets and launch experiences. With direct integrations to Figma and Canva, it removes friction between design and delivery.

Move creative assets seamlessly from design tools into live campaigns Maintain brand consistency across channels with centralized asset management Connect creative to real-time customer context for more relevant experiences Flexible, regional infrastructure for AI-driven decisioning

BrazeAI Decisioning Studio™ can now be hosted in Europe on Google Cloud, giving brands more control over how and where their data is managed. This expansion supports decisioning while also meeting regional data requirements.

Keep customer data closer to home with EU-based hosting Apply decisioning without compromising on data governance or compliance Scale AI-driven engagement globally with greater flexibility and control “The world’s largest and most sophisticated brands are choosing Braze to drive their AI transformation during this period of rapidly evolving disruption and opportunity. But for AI to matter, it has to be more than a promise. It has to work, at scale, and be enterprise-ready,” said Bill Magnuson, Cofounder and CEO of Braze. “Braze is putting powerful, production-ready AI and creative tools directly into the hands of marketers to amplify their impact and define their competitive edge. Our new tools are live, the technology is proven, and the brands that seize this moment will build the businesses that customers remember.”

These updates are being unveiled today at City x City London, Braze’s flagship EMEA event focused on the craft of customer engagement, at Olympia in London. The event brings together Europe’s leading marketers, product leaders, and customer experience teams to explore how brands are applying AI, real-time data, and creativity to drive more effective engagement. Through a combination of product showcases, customer-led sessions, and practical use cases, City x City London is designed to give attendees a clear view into how the most successful brands are putting AI to work, swapping ideas, and turning inspiration into action.

Enabling real-time, individualized engagement

BrazeAI Operator™ is a new in-dashboard AI assistant that helps marketers create campaigns, build custom agents, generate content, and troubleshoot workflows, reducing the time and technical expertise required to execute complex strategies.

Cleo, a global family care platform, used BrazeAI Operator™ to rebuild its welcome experience around individual member needs. This resulted in an 81% reduction in unsubscribes, a 97% drop in opt-outs on the first email, a 284% increase in app opens, and a 124% lift in push notification engagement.

The American Diabetes Association applied BrazeAI Operator™ to redesign its eCommerce journey, moving from a single-message approach to a more dynamic, multi-step experience that supports deeper engagement and follow-up interactions.

“I felt like I was talking to someone who worked for Braze. It’s my thought partner. I’m kind of addicted to it. I’m doing things that would have been completely impossible without the Operator.”
— Elaine Armbruster, Director of Digital Experience, American Diabetes Association

“The Operator literally thought of ways of using customer data I hadn't even considered and incorporated it into advanced Liquid code. It prevented issues I wouldn't have caught until QA, and I wouldn’t have known where to start troubleshooting.”
— Holly Jacobson, Sr Lifecycle Marketing Manager, Cleo

To learn more about how BrazeAI Operator™ helps marketers build, troubleshoot, and optimize campaigns with greater speed and confidence, visit the Braze blog for a deeper look at the product and customer use cases.

BrazeAI Agent Console™ provides a new, centralized environment to build, manage, and deploy AI agents that generate content, interpret data, and adapt campaigns in real time.

Dayuse, a global hospitality platform, used BrazeAI Agent Console™ to generate individualized messages at the moment of send, with each message informed by real-time customer context such as booking history, preferences, and language. This approach enabled the brand to move beyond static campaigns and deliver content that reflects each user’s situation as it happened. By working with Braze, Dayuse has seen a 90% increase in booking conversion rate, doubled incremental revenue for a key campaign, and achieved an additional 23% uplift in repeat engagement after adopting the capability.

“Personalization at this level across marketers used to require significant manual workload. With BrazeAI Agent Console, we were able to scale individualized messaging across languages and regions in a way that feels relevant to each customer. That shift has had a clear impact on how customers engage and return to our platform.”
— Martin Juglair, CRM Manager, Dayuse

To explore how BrazeAI Agent Console™ enables real-time decisioning, content generation, and data interpretation within live customer journeys, visit the Braze blog for additional detail and examples.

Introducing the Braze Creative Studio

The new Braze Creative Studio brings creative production and campaign execution into a unified workflow, so marketers can move from concept to campaign faster while maintaining brand consistency.

With the new Figma and Canva integrations, marketers can import creative assets and full email templates from popular design programs directly into Braze while keeping design fidelity intact. A new centralized UI gives teams easy access to a composable set of content capabilities, including the new design tool integrations, a centralized media library, templates, brand guidelines, and more, making it simpler to use the features they need and scale what works.

The Braze Creative Studio works seamlessly with the rest of the Braze platform, connecting creative execution with real-time data, intelligence, and cross-channel delivery so brands can transform generic assets into relevant, memorable brand experiences.

“The most exciting thing about agentic AI isn't what any single tool can do on its own, it's what opens up when the right tools work together. Canva AI gives agents the ability to generate and iterate on visuals at scale, and Braze gets that creative in front of the right audience at the right moment. Closing the loop from visual creation to customer activation is what marketing teams need to keep up, and this integration enables users to seamlessly publish their on-brand Canva assets to Braze while maintaining design integrity.”
— Anwar Haneef, Head of Ecosystem, Canva

“The new Figma plugin is a great workflow hack for marketers like me building asset-heavy campaigns or landing pages on tight deadlines. We all know the headache of juggling multiple tabs just to get one task done, and this tool eliminates that friction by uploading images in a single click. It’s simple, but I rely on it daily to save several minutes on each project.”
— Ashley Auger, CRM Technical Manager, Growth, Mercari US

To see how the Braze Creative Studio streamlines creative workflows and connects design to activation with Figma and Canva, visit the Braze blog for more information.

About Braze

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. The company is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at braze.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated performance of and benefits from Braze, its products and programs, including the BrazeAI Decisioning Studio, BrazeAI Operator, BrazeAI Agent Console and Braze Creative Studio. These forward-looking statements are based on the current assumptions, expectations and beliefs of Braze, and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Further information on potential factors that could affect Braze results are included in Braze’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026, and the other public filings of Braze with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the views of Braze only as of the date of this press release, and Braze assumes no obligation, and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-24 12:41 3mo ago
VTEX vs. BRZE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Software sector have probably already heard of VTEX (VTEX - Free Report) and Braze, Inc. (BRZE - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

Currently, VTEX has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Braze, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that VTEX likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than BRZE has recently. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.

VTEX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 21.33, while BRZE has a forward P/E of 35.65. We also note that VTEX has a PEG ratio of 0.57. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. BRZE currently has a PEG ratio of 1.19.

Another notable valuation metric for VTEX is its P/B ratio of 2.9. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, BRZE has a P/B of 4.06.

Based on these metrics and many more, VTEX holds a Value grade of B, while BRZE has a Value grade of F.

VTEX stands above BRZE thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that VTEX is the superior value option right now.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-30 07:21 2mo ago
Is WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF (WCLD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Launched on 09/06/2019, the WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF (WCLD - Free Report) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.

Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.

However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.

By attempting to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, non-cap weighted indexes are based on certain fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such.

This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results.

Fund Sponsor & IndexManaged by Wisdomtree, WCLD has amassed assets over $224.99 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Technology ETFs. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the BVP NASDAQ EMERGING CLOUD INDEX .

The BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud Index is an equally weighted Index, designed to measure the performance of emerging public companies focused on delivering cloud-based software to customers.

Cost & Other ExpensesCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.

Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.45% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.00%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsMost ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it's still important for investors to research a fund's holdings.

For WCLD, it has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector --about 92.2% of the portfolio.

Taking into account individual holdings, Fastly Inc - Class A (FSLY) accounts for about 2.87% of the fund's total assets, followed by Digitalocean Holdings Inc (DOCN) and Braze Inc-a (BRZE).

WCLD's top 10 holdings account for about 19.89% of its total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF has lost about -21.91% and is down about -17.6% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 04/30/2026), respectively. WCLD has traded between $24.09 and $36.88 during this last 52-week period.

The ETF has a beta of 1.13 and standard deviation of 29.15% for the trailing three-year period. With about 66 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesWisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.

Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) tracks INDXX GLOBAL CLOUD COMPUTING INDEX and the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY) tracks ISE Cloud Computing Index. Global X Cloud Computing ETF has $210.62 million in assets, First Trust Cloud Computing ETF has $2.45 billion. CLOU has an expense ratio of 0.68% and SKYY changes 0.60%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Technology ETFs

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-13 12:41 2mo ago
GTM or BRZE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Investors with an interest in Internet - Software stocks have likely encountered both ZoomInfo (GTM) and Braze, Inc. (BRZE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-27 16:05 2mo ago
Braze Delivers Fourth Straight Quarter of Organic Revenue Growth Acceleration
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE) the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026.

“We are off to a strong start in fiscal year 2027, delivering the fourth straight quarter of organic revenue acceleration, driven by strong demand for our AI-powered customer engagement platform,” said Bill Magnuson, cofounder and CEO of Braze. “The strong market momentum we experienced at the end of fiscal year 2026 carried directly into this quarter. Our AI solutions, including BrazeAI Operator™, BrazeAI Agent Console™, and BrazeAI Decisioning Studio™ are already delivering measurable results for customers. The world's leading brands are increasingly looking to transform their businesses through our platform as they deepen their direct-to-consumer relationships and build their futures on Braze. The strength of our results validates our product leadership, go-to-market approach, and financial strategy, positioning Braze to become the global standard for customer engagement.”

Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Highlights

Revenue was $211.0 million compared to $162.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, up 30.2% year-over-year, driven primarily by new customers, upsells, and renewals. Subscription revenue in the quarter was $195.2 million compared to $154.9 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and professional services and other revenue was $15.8 million compared to $7.2 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Remaining performance obligations as of April 30, 2026 were $1,079.2 million, of which $670.3 million is current, which the company defines as less than one year. GAAP gross margin was 65.7% compared to 68.6% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Non-GAAP gross margin was 67.4% compared to 69.3% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Dollar-based net retention for all customers for the trailing 12 months ended April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025 was 110% and 109%, respectively; dollar-based net retention for customers with annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $500,000 or more was 111% compared to 112% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Total customers increased to 2,713 as of April 30, 2026 from 2,342 as of April 30, 2025; 349 of the company’s customers had ARR of $500,000 or more as of April 30, 2026, compared to 262 customers as of April 30, 2025. GAAP operating loss was $27.5 million compared to an operating loss of $40.2 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. A primary contributor to the operating loss in the quarter included $33.6 million of stock-based compensation expense. Non-GAAP operating income was $10.5 million compared to non-GAAP operating income of $2.8 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.24 based on 110.8 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, compared to GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.34, based on 104.6 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, diluted, was $0.10 based on 112.9 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, compared to non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, diluted, of $0.07 based on 108.0 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities was $28.1 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $24.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Free cash flow was $26.8 million compared to $22.9 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities was $391.5 million as of April 30, 2026 compared to $415.9 million as of January 31, 2026. Business Highlights

Notable new business wins and existing customer expansions in the quarter included Bondora Group, ClassPass, Denny’s, Deuna, Kueski, NRMA, Regal Cinemas, Salomon, and Subway. Hosted nearly 1,200 in-person attendees at City x City London, Braze’s largest gathering of prospects and customers outside of the U.S., for an event centered on shaping the future of AI-driven customer engagement. Released the Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Of Braze study* which examines the combined business impact of the Braze platform and BrazeAI Decisioning Studio™ and finds that a composite organization using the Braze platform achieved an estimated 457% return on investment over three years, with a net present value of $23.5 million and payback in less than six months. Innovations

Announced Braze Creative Studio, including new integrations with Figma and Canva, which connect creative execution with real-time data, intelligence, and cross-channel delivery, thus enabling brands to transform generic assets into relevant, memorable brand experiences. Made BrazeAI Operator™ generally available months ahead of schedule. Operator is a companion that provides a unified experience for accessing AI to build campaigns, uncover data insights, answer questions and greatly simplify execution. Amplified with a major public launch at City x City London in April, including new innovations added since general availability such as a unified experience to access AI while creating or modifying campaigns, with additional enhancements currently in beta. Made BrazeAI Agent Console™ generally available months ahead of schedule, and launched to the public at City x City London in April. Agent Console brings the power of generative and agentic AI directly into Braze Canvas and Catalogs. Additional innovation introduced after general availability includes enabling automated agents to run personalized campaigns and manage two-way customer engagement to drive ROI, with much more to come in beta. Management Team Updates

Chris Lal joined the company as General Counsel on May 15, 2026 to lead global legal, strategic and governance matters, including intellectual property, privacy, commercial, corporate, employment and responsible-AI initiatives. Mr. Lal brings deep experience both as a business leader and a corporate and securities attorney, having led legal functions at companies across data analytics, technology, e-commerce and retail. Nick Rockwell will join the company as Chief Information Officer to lead compliance, data governance, AI transformation, enterprise business data flows, and corporate IT initiatives effective June 1, 2026. Mr. Rockwell brings extensive experience across media, publishing and technology organizations, building digital products for mass audiences. The company appointed Pankaj Malik, currently Chief Accounting Officer, as its Interim Chief Financial Officer effective May 29, 2026. Mr. Malik has led the Braze accounting department since 2021. Financial Outlook

Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal second quarter ending July 31, 2026, and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.

Metric

(in millions, except per share amounts)

FY 2027 Q2 Guidance

FY 2027 Guidance

Revenue

$219.5 - 220.5

$895.0 - 899.0

Non-GAAP operating income

$17.0 - 18.0

$70.0 - 74.0

Non-GAAP net income

$17.0 - 18.0

$70.0 - 74.0

Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted

$0.15 - 0.16

$0.61 - 0.65

Weighted average common shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share, diluted

~114.0

~114.0

Braze has not reconciled its guidance as to non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income or non-GAAP net income per share, diluted, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures as a result of uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in Braze’s stock price. Accordingly, reconciliations are not available without unreasonable effort, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to Braze’s results calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Information

What: Braze Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Results Conference Call
When: Wednesday, May 27th at 4:30 pm EDT / 1:30 pm PDT
Webcast & Supplemental Data: investors.braze.com
Replay: A webcast replay will be available on Braze’s investor site at investors.braze.com.

Supplemental and Other Financial Information

Supplemental information, including an accompanying financial presentation and other information can be accessed through Braze’s investor website at investors.braze.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables contain the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP free cash flow. Braze defines non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP net income (loss) as the respective GAAP balances, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, employer taxes related to stock-based compensation, charitable contribution expense, acquisition-related expense, and amortization of intangible assets. Braze defines non-GAAP free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, minus purchases of property and equipment and minus capitalized internal-use software costs. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Braze uses this non-GAAP financial information internally in analyzing its financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in Braze’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by Braze’s management about which expenses are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation is provided below in the financial statement tables included below in this press release for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP.

Braze encourages investors to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly and fiscal year financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Braze’s business.

Definition of Other Business Metrics

Customer: Braze defines a customer, as of period end, as the separate and distinct, ultimate parent-level entity that has an active subscription with Braze to use its products. A single organization could have multiple distinct contracting divisions or subsidiaries, all of which together would be considered a single customer.

Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Braze defines ARR as the annualized value of customer subscription contracts, including certain premium professional services that are subject to contractual subscription terms, as of the measurement date, assuming any contract that expires during the next 12 months is renewed on its existing terms (including contracts for which Braze is negotiating a renewal). Braze’s calculation of ARR is not adjusted for the impact of any known or projected future events (such as customer cancellations, expansion or contraction of existing customers relationships or price increases or decreases) that may cause any such contract not to be renewed on its existing terms. ARR may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including customers’ satisfaction or dissatisfaction with Braze’s products and professional services, pricing, competitive offerings, economic conditions or overall changes in Braze’s customers’ spending levels. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and does not represent Braze’s GAAP revenue on an annualized basis or a forecast of revenue, as it is an operating metric that can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates.

Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate: Braze calculates dollar-based net retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ARR from a cohort of customers as of 12 months prior to such period-end (the Prior Period ARR). Braze then calculates the ARR from the same cohort of customers as of the end of the current period (the Current Period ARR). Current Period ARR includes any expansion and is net of contraction or attrition over the last 12 months, but excludes ARR from new customers in the current period. Braze then divides the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at the point-in-time dollar-based net retention rate. Braze then calculates the weighted average point-in-time dollar-based net retention rates as of the last day of each month in the current trailing 12-month period to arrive at the dollar-based net retention rate.

Organic Revenue: Braze defines organic revenue as total GAAP revenue, less GAAP revenue generated from business units acquired within the prior 12 months.

Remaining Performance Obligations: The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents amounts under non-cancelable contracts expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods, and may be influenced by several factors, including seasonality, the timing of renewals, the timing of service delivery and contract terms. Unbilled portions of the remaining performance obligation are subject to future economic risks including bankruptcies, regulatory changes and other market factors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding Braze’s financial outlook for the second quarter of and the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, the anticipated performance of and customer value from its products and features, including its BrazeAI products and features, and its future business strategies and plans. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “shall,” “should,” “target,” “will” and variations of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Forward-looking statements are based on Braze’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Braze’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: (1) the extent to which Braze achieves anticipated financial targets; (2) Braze’s ability to realize its broader strategic and operating objectives; (3) unstable market and economic conditions may have serious adverse consequences on Braze’s business, financial condition and share price; (4) Braze’s recent rapid revenue growth may not be indicative of its future revenue growth; (5) Braze’s history of operating losses; (6) Braze’s limited operating history at its current scale; (7) Braze’s ability to successfully manage its growth; (8) the accuracy of estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth and the impact of global and domestic socioeconomic events on Braze’s business; (9) Braze’s ability and the ability of its platform to adapt and respond to changing customer or consumer needs, requirements or preferences; (10) Braze’s ability to attract new customers and renew existing customers; (11) the competitive markets in which Braze participates and the intense competition that it faces; (12) Braze’s ability to adapt and respond effectively to rapidly changing technology, evolving cybersecurity and data privacy risks, evolving industry standards or changing regulations; and (13) Braze’s reliance on third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure; as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Braze’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 25, 2026 and other subsequent filings Braze makes with the SEC from time to time, including Braze’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026, that will be filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Braze’s views only as of the date of this press release and Braze assumes no obligation, and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Third Party Reports

*The Total Economic Impact™ Of Braze, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Braze, April 2026. Results are based on a three-year composite organization representative of interviewed customers.

Operational Data

Operational and other internal data included in this press release is approximate and is based on various assumptions. This data is tracked with internal systems and tools that are not independently verified by any third party, and is accordingly subject to adjustment. The methodology underlying the data included in this press release may vary from prior years and prior year results may not be directly comparable to current results.

About Braze

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. The company is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at braze.com.

Braze uses its Investor website at investors.braze.com as a means of disclosing material non-public information, announcing upcoming investor conferences and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor its investor relations website in addition to following its press releases, blog posts on its website (braze.com), SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

Selected Financial Data

  BRAZE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Revenue

$

210,999

$

162,059

Cost of revenue (1)(2)(5)

72,336

50,857

Gross Profit

138,663

111,202

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing (1)(2)(5)

89,188

74,127

Research and development (1)(2)

46,100

36,797

General and administrative (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)

30,889

40,500

Total operating expenses

166,177

151,424

Loss from operations

(27,514

)

(40,222

)

Other income, net

3,450

5,652

Loss before provision for income taxes

(24,064

)

(34,570

)

Provision for income taxes

1,428

1,071

Net loss

(25,492

)

(35,641

)

Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest

1,099

145

Net loss attributable to Braze, Inc.

$

(26,591

)

$

(35,786

)

Net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic and diluted

$

(0.24

)

$

(0.34

)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic and diluted

110,797

104,572

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Cost of revenue

$

1,206

$

1,077

Sales and marketing

10,584

10,011

Research and development

14,640

11,336

General and administrative

7,171

7,975

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

33,601

$

30,399

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Cost of revenue

$

31

$

60

Sales and marketing

193

413

Research and development

307

744

General and administrative

139

213

Total employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

$

670

$

1,430

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

General and administrative

$

500

$

1,109

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

General and administrative

$

172

$

10,020

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Cost of revenue

$

2,362

$



Sales and marketing

600



General and administrative

78

101

Total amortization of intangible assets

$

3,040

$

101

BRAZE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  April 30,
2026

January 31,
2026

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

145,289

$

124,342

Restricted cash, current

566

566

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,808 and $1,934, respectively

118,471

122,350

Marketable securities

242,232

287,580

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

40,117

33,088

Total current assets

546,675

567,926

Restricted cash, noncurrent

3,430

3,430

Property and equipment, net

42,426

43,517

Operating lease right-of-use assets

70,591

72,011

Deferred contract costs

103,755

100,738

Goodwill

262,120

261,857

Intangible assets, net

58,447

61,487

Other assets

3,595

2,791

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,091,039

$

1,113,757

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable

$

5,607

$

1,562

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

73,579

95,023

Deferred revenue

342,519

304,560

Operating lease liabilities, current

19,775

19,269

Total current liabilities

441,480

420,414

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

61,681

63,385

Other long-term liabilities

4,717

5,802

TOTAL LIABILITIES

507,878

489,601

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)

Redeemable non-controlling interest (Note 4)

1,488

389

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 shares authorized as of April 30, 2026 and January 31, 2026, respectively; 111,783,711 and 112,770,651 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2026 and January 31, 2026, respectively

11

11

Additional paid-in capital

1,325,959

1,340,091

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

417

1,788

Accumulated deficit

(744,714

)

(718,123

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

581,673

623,767

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

1,091,039

$

1,113,757

  BRAZE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

  Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net loss (including amounts attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests)

$

(25,492

)

$

(35,641

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

Stock-based compensation

35,804

30,643

Amortization of deferred contract costs

12,280

9,421

Depreciation and amortization

6,284

2,606

Provision for credit losses

(78

)

232

Value of common stock donated to charity

500

1,109

Accretion of discount on marketable securities

(78

)

(399

)

Non-cash foreign exchange (gain) loss

288

227

Deferred tax asset

(263

)



Other

6

9

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

3,848

9,108

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(6,961

)

3,147

Deferred contract costs

(15,342

)

(11,870

)

ROU assets and liabilities

273

(410

)

Other assets

(805

)

(403

)

Accounts payable

3,833

(978

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(20,889

)

(7,203

)

Deferred revenue

38,211

24,547

Other long-term liabilities

(3,293

)

(1

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

28,126

24,144

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of property and equipment

(108

)

(217

)

Capitalized internal-use software costs

(1,227

)

(1,055

)

Purchases of marketable securities

(26,662

)

(52,364

)

Maturities of marketable securities

35,870

63,215

Return of principal on marketable securities

34,923

113,258

Net cash provided by investing activities

42,796

122,837

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from exercise of common stock options

310

605

Repurchase of common stock

(50,000

)



Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

(49,690

)

605

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(285

)

851

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

20,947

148,437

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

128,338

83,592

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

149,285

$

232,029

  BRAZE, INC.

U.S. GAAP RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  The following tables reconcile each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure:

  Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Gross profit

$

138,663

$

111,202

Plus:

Stock-based compensation expense

1,206

1,077

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

31

60

Amortization of intangibles expense

2,362



Non-GAAP gross profit

$

142,262

$

112,339

GAAP gross margin

65.7

%

68.6

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

67.4

%

69.3

%

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

GAAP sales and marketing expense

$

89,188

$

74,127

Less:

Stock-based compensation expense

10,584

10,011

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

193

413

Amortization of intangibles expense

600



Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense

$

77,811

$

63,703

GAAP research and development expense

$

46,100

$

36,797

Less:

Stock-based compensation expense

14,640

11,336

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

307

744

Non-GAAP research and development expense

$

31,153

$

24,717

GAAP general and administrative expense

$

30,889

$

40,500

Less:

Stock-based compensation expense

7,171

7,975

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

139

213

1% Pledge charitable contribution expense

500

1,109

Acquisition related expense

172

10,020

Amortization of intangibles expense

78

101

Non-GAAP general and administrative expense

$

22,829

$

21,082

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Loss from operations

$

(27,514

)

$

(40,222

)

Plus:

Stock-based compensation expense

33,601

30,399

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

670

1,430

1% Pledge charitable contribution expense

500

1,109

Acquisition related expense

172

10,020

Amortization of intangibles expense

3,040

101

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

10,469

$

2,837

GAAP operating margin

(13.0

)%

(24.8

)%

Non-GAAP operating margin

5.0

%

1.8

%

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Net loss attributable to Braze, Inc.

$

(26,591

)

$

(35,786

)

Plus:

Stock-based compensation expense

33,601

30,399

Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense

670

1,430

1% Pledge charitable contribution expense

500

1,109

Acquisition related expense

172

10,020

Amortization of intangibles expense

3,040

101

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Braze, Inc. (1)

$

11,392

$

7,273

Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic

$

0.10

$

0.07

Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, diluted

$

0.10

$

0.07

Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic

110,797

104,572

Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, diluted

112,862

107,977

Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow

Three Months Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

28,126

$

24,144

Less:

Purchases of property and equipment

(108

)

(217

)

Capitalized internal-use software costs

(1,227

)

(1,055

)

Non-GAAP free cash flow

$

26,791

$

22,872

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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-27 18:10 2mo ago
Braze Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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Braze Stock Rallies as Revenue Beats, Buybacks Begin, and Outlook JumpsBraze NASDAQ: BRZE reported a strong start to fiscal 2027, with executives pointing to accelerating revenue growth, improving retention and rising demand for its AI-driven customer engagement tools.

The company generated fiscal first-quarter revenue of $211 million, up 30% year over year and 3% from the prior quarter. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Bill Magnuson said the quarter marked Braze’s “fourth straight quarter of organic and total revenue growth acceleration.”

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Missed NVIDIA? Braze Might Be the Next AI Stock BreakoutChief Financial Officer Isabelle Winkles said revenue growth was driven by “existing customer contract expansions, renewals, and new business.” Braze AI Decisioning Studio contributed $5.7 million of revenue in the quarter, implying organic year-over-year growth of 26.7%, according to Winkles.

Customer Growth and Retention Improve Braze ended the quarter with 2,713 customers as of April 30, 2026, up 16% year over year and up 104 sequentially. The company’s large-customer base also continued to expand. Customers spending at least $500,000 annually rose 33% year over year to 349, and those customers represented 65% of total annual recurring revenue, compared with 62% a year earlier.

Why These 3 Tech Stocks Deserve Your Attention in Q4Magnuson said bookings were “robust,” citing competitive takeaways, particularly in enterprise accounts. He also said Braze completed six deals worth more than $1 million and increased its number of eight-figure customers to five.

Dollar-based net retention improved to 110% across all customers, up about 100 basis points sequentially. For large customers, dollar-based net retention rose to 111%, also up about 100 basis points from the prior quarter.

Notable new business wins and expansions included Bondora Group, ClassPass, Denny’s, Deuna, Kueski, NRMA, Regal Cinemas, Salomon and Subway, according to Magnuson. He also noted a “milestone new business win” with a prominent AI lab, which he said expanded Braze’s presence in high-scale, data-intensive workloads.

AI Products Drive Management Commentary Much of the call centered on Braze’s AI roadmap, including BrazeAI Operator, BrazeAI Agent Console and BrazeAI Decisioning Studio. Magnuson said Operator and Agent Console reached general availability early in the quarter, ahead of schedule, and that “hundreds of customers” are already using the tools.

Magnuson framed Braze’s AI strategy around first-party data, real-time processing and customer engagement workflows. He said customers are looking for tools that operate “directly on their first-party data, inside their existing workflows, and against their specific goals.”

The company highlighted several customer examples:

Cleo used BrazeAI Operator to rebuild a member welcome series, with Magnuson citing an 81% decline in unsubscribes, a 97% drop in opt-outs on the first email and a 284% increase in app opens. Luxury Escapes used BrazeAI Agent Console to route new users into welcome cohorts based on behavioral signals, producing a 10% lift in revenue per user, a 7% increase in total transaction value and a 6% increase in purchase volume. A large hotel franchisee used BrazeAI Decisioning Studio to replace a manual testing process with continuous automated experimentation, achieving double-digit increases in click-through rate. In the question-and-answer session, Magnuson said AI is affecting both marketer productivity and personalization performance. He said Braze is seeing more campaign creation and experimentation as customers use Operator and other agentic tools, but that increased output is also raising demand for quality assurance and workflow automation.

Decisioning Studio Capacity Improves Winkles said Braze had faced supply constraints in the prior quarter that forced the company to limit Decisioning Studio bookings in some regions and delay start dates by several months. She said Braze has since accelerated hiring and ramping of forward-deployed delivery personnel, enabling faster Decisioning Studio start dates.

As a result, Winkles said Braze expects Decisioning Studio revenue in the second quarter to grow 15% to 20% sequentially from the first quarter.

In response to analyst questions, Magnuson said some Decisioning Studio deployment start dates had been pushed out by more than four months at the end of the fourth quarter, depending on region. He said Braze cut that delay “about in half” during the first quarter through hiring, ramping and onboarding improvements.

Margins, Cash Flow and RPO Non-GAAP gross profit was $142 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 67.4%, down from 69.3% a year earlier. Winkles said the decrease was primarily due to higher premium messaging volumes and headcount tied to BrazeAI Decisioning Studio.

Total operating expenses were $132 million, or 62% of revenue, compared with $110 million, or 68% of revenue, in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP operating income was $10.5 million, or 5% of revenue, compared with $2.8 million, or 2% of revenue, a year earlier.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Braze shareholders was $11.4 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with $7.3 million, or $0.07 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Braze ended the quarter with approximately $392 million in cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities. Cash provided by operations was $28 million, and free cash flow was a record $27 million, up from $23 million a year earlier.

Total remaining performance obligation was $1.1 billion, up 30% year over year and 4% sequentially. Current RPO was $670 million, up 28% year over year.

Guidance Raised as CFO Search Continues For the second quarter of fiscal 2027, Braze guided for revenue of $219.5 million to $220.5 million, representing approximately 22% growth at the midpoint. The company expects non-GAAP operating income of $17 million to $18 million and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.15 to $0.16.

For the full fiscal year, Braze expects revenue of $895 million to $899 million, also representing approximately 22% growth at the midpoint. The company guided for non-GAAP operating income of $70 million to $74 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.61 to $0.65.

Magnuson said Braze is raising revenue guidance for both the second quarter and full year while reiterating that it remains on track to deliver 400 basis points of operating margin expansion for the fiscal year.

The call also addressed Winkles’ planned departure. Magnuson said Braze is actively engaged in a CFO search and thanked Winkles for her work over the past six years, including guiding the company through its IPO and helping scale the business.

Winkles said building and leading the finance team at Braze had been “one of the most rewarding experiences” of her career and said she was “excited to witness Braze’s continued success ahead.”

About Braze NASDAQ: BRZEBraze, Inc is a publicly traded software company NASDAQ: BRZE that offers a customer engagement platform designed to help brands build personalized relationships with their users. Founded in 2011 as Appboy by Bill Magnuson, Jon Hyman and Mark Ghermezian, the company adopted the Braze name in 2017 to underscore its focus on fostering strong connections between businesses and consumers. Its cloud-based platform consolidates messaging channels including push notifications, in-app messages, email and SMS, enabling companies to deliver timely, context-driven communications at scale.

The core functionality of Braze's platform centers on data-driven segmentation, customer journey orchestration and real-time analytics.

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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-27 18:40 2mo ago
Braze, Inc. (BRZE) Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
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Braze, Inc. (BRZE - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.1 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.82%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.14 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.1, delivering a surprise of -28.57%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.

Braze, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, posted revenues of $211 million for the quarter ended April 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.84%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $162.06 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Braze shares have lost about 25.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.8%.

What's Next for Braze?While Braze has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Braze was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.15 on $215.78 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.63 on $884.24 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Software is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Elastic (ESTC - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 28.

This software developer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +19.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 10.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Elastic's revenues are expected to be $446.4 million, up 14.9% from the year-ago quarter.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-27 19:01 2mo ago
Braze (BRZE) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
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For the quarter ended April 2026, Braze, Inc. (BRZE - Free Report) reported revenue of $211 million, up 30.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.10, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $205.18 million, representing a surprise of +2.84%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -2.82%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.10.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Braze performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Current Remaining performance obligations: $670.3 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $644.62 million.Total Customers: 2,713 versus 2,667 estimated by two analysts on average.Dollar Based Net Retention (TTM): 110% versus 110.5% estimated by two analysts on average.Revenue- Professional services and other: $15.8 million versus $10.18 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +119.4% change.Revenue- Subscription: $195.2 million compared to the $194.9 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +26% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Braze here>>>

Shares of Braze have returned +13.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-27 22:30 2mo ago
Braze, Inc. (BRZE) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-28 08:01 2mo ago
Braze Posts Mixed Q1 Results, Joins Sidus Space, Everpure And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Thursday.

Shares of Braze Inc (NASDAQ:BRZE) fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.

Braze reported quarterly earnings of 7 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 10 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $210.999 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $205.179 million.

Braze shares dipped 8.4% to $22.52 in pre-market trading.

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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-28 15:50 2mo ago
Why Braze Stock Is Sinking Today
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Braze (BRZE +0.42%) stock is losing ground in Thursday's trading following the company's recent quarterly report. The marketing software specialist's share price was down 4.2% as of 3:45 p.m. ET despite the S&P 500 being up 0.6% at the same point in the daily session and the Nasdaq Composite being up 0.9%. On the other hand, the stock had been off as much as 9.4% earlier in the session.

Braze published its first-quarter results after the market closed yesterday and actually posted sales that beat Wall Street's forecast. The company also raised its full-year sales outlook, but that hasn't been enough to prevent a pullback for the stock.

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Braze posted solid momentum in Q1 With its Q1 report, Braze delivered non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings of $0.10 on sales of $211 million. Earnings per share were in line with the average Wall Street analyst estimate, and sales for the period topped the average forecast by $5.8 million. Revenue increased roughly 30% year over year in the period, but the company's adjusted gross margin fell to 67.4% from 69.3% in the prior-year period.

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What's next for Braze? With its Q1 report, Braze raised its full-year sales target to between $895 million and $899 million -- with the midpoint of that guidance suggesting annual sales growth of roughly 22%. The company had previously guided for sales to come in between $884 million and $889 million for the year.

On the other hand, the company said that it expected adjusted earnings per share for the year to come in between $0.61 and $0.65. While that forecast was in line with management's previous guidance, the company is targeting the same profit range even though its sales target has increased. With signs that margins are softening, some investors are opting to move out of the stock today.

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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-05-29 12:40 2mo ago
STNE vs. BRZE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Investors looking for stocks in the Internet - Software sector might want to consider either StoneCo Ltd. (STNE - Free Report) or Braze, Inc. (BRZE - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.

StoneCo Ltd. and Braze, Inc. are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that STNE is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.

STNE currently has a forward P/E ratio of 4.90, while BRZE has a forward P/E of 37.08. We also note that STNE has a PEG ratio of 0.21. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. BRZE currently has a PEG ratio of 1.24.

Another notable valuation metric for STNE is its P/B ratio of 1.21. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, BRZE has a P/B of 4.22.

These metrics, and several others, help STNE earn a Value grade of A, while BRZE has been given a Value grade of F.

STNE has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than BRZE, so it seems like value investors will conclude that STNE is the superior option right now.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-06-01 13:00 1mo ago
Braze Blazes Ahead on Q1 2027 Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance
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It’s been a long time coming, but Braze Incorporated’s NASDAQ: BRZE stock price decline is over, and the rebound appears underway.

The pullback has been partly tied to fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt customer engagement software providers. But Braze’s latest earnings release indicate a rebound underpinned by strength in clients, penetration, and cash flow, suggesting AI is becoming a demand driver rather than just a competitive threat. 

Takeaways from the company's fiscal Q1 2027 earnings report include client wins such as Regal Cinemas, Salomon, and Subway—all globally recognized brands—and a Forrester Total Economic Impact report. That report found that Braze’s customer engagement platform delivers more than 450% return on investment (ROI) within the first three years, paying for itself within the first six months of use by energizing brand engagement while reducing marketing and back-end engineering costs.

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Braze, Inc. had a solid quarter, accelerating growth for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Revenue came in at $211 million, up more than 30% year-over-year (YOY) and 280 basis points better than expected. Strength was driven by customers, up 16% YOY, and penetration, with the net retention rate up 110% YOY.

Client growth was driven by large customers contributing more than $500,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR), which increased 33% YOY, underpinned by Subscriptions. Subscriptions are the core segment, accounting for nearly 93% of revenue, but Pro Services was also strong, up more than 100% YOY, driven by demand for Braze’s AI-enabled tools. That mix matters because Braze is not simply selling more seats; it is adding higher-value implementation, customer success, and AI-enabled capabilities around its core platform.

Margin news was mixed, but overall bullish for investors, as it aligns with the company’s cash flow and capital return outlook. Margin narrowed at all levels, more sharply than anticipated in some comparisons, but the impact is mitigated by the cause and the company’s financial position. While sales, marketing, research, and development expenses all increased, they underpin results and are controllable.

Other costs, including general and administrative, are also controllable and declined during the period. The net result was $28.1 million in operating cash flow, a 16.5% gain compared to last year, $26.8 million in free cash flow, and 10 cents in adjusted earnings.

The earnings per share (EPS) of 10 cents was only as expected, despite the top-line strength, but up more than 40% YOY, enabling a confident capital return.

Management followed through on its accelerated share repurchase authorization, buying $50 million in shares during the quarter. The company has $50 million left and expects to nearly offset the full impact of share-based compensation this year.

Guidance was also good. The company raised its outlook for revenue and earnings, putting the midpoint in alignment with the consensus. While not typically a strong catalyst, the news was not as bad as expected. The likely outcome is that Braze continues to perform well as the year progresses, leading analysts to adopt a more bullish posture.

Analyst Signal Floor for BRZE StockBraze Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$35.00
66.76% Upside

Moderate Buy
Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$20.99High Forecast$50.00Average Forecast$35.00Low Forecast$27.00Braze Stock Forecast Details

Analyst response was tepid, with a few price target reductions and numerous reaffirmed targets.

The consensus price forecast of $36 implies nearly 30% upside, signaling a deep-value opportunity for investors.

More importantly, the revisions suggest the sentiment downtrend is over, setting the stage for improvement as the year progresses and serving as a catalyst for higher stock prices.

Until then, MarketBeat data show that Braze coverage is increasing, and the 24 tracked analysts have a high conviction in the Moderate Buy rating.

The Buy-side bias is more than 90% and reflected in the institutional activity. Institutional groups own more than 90% of the stock and have accumulated it at an aggressive pace over the trailing 12-month period. The likely outcome is that they continue to buy and hold until higher prices are available.

How high can the BRZE share price get? The valuation metrics suggest about 100% upside is possible. The current-year P/E is high, but assuming the company meets its outlook, the stock will trade at only 13x the 2030 forecast. In this scenario, Braze shares can easily advance by 100% to the 26x level, as longer-term forecasts suggest an even deeper value is present.

Chart price action has been bullish following the release. Braze’s market confirmed support at a cluster of moving averages and then advanced above a critical support target. The setup in June suggests that a move toward the next critical resistance level near $32.50 is likely and may be reached by the end of the month.

A move above $32.50 would strengthen this market. Braze’s biggest risks are macroeconomic headwinds and their impact on IT spending, but it doesn’t appear to be a significant problem now. Other threats include the potential commoditization of AI services due to intense competition from larger players.

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AI Turns Payment Choice Into a Real-Time Contest
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Loyalty used to be a relatively simple fight for spend primacy. Issuers wanted the card at the front of the wallet, then the default credential on file.

But the architecture beyond loyalty programs remained fundamentally deterministic no matter the surface upgrades. The customer journey was mapped in advance, loyalty programs rewarded past behavior and personalization was mostly conditional logic disguised as intelligence.

That’s all changing now as payments become more contextual, and more AI-driven.

To hear more about why the old rewards model is giving way to something more dynamic, PYMNTS sat down with Visa Vice President, Head of Global Loyalty for Value-Added Services Avery Miller and Braze Senior Director, AI Solutions Consulting Kipp Johnson.

“I do think issuers are in fact still trying to get to top-of-wallet,” Miller said, “but I think that job is rapidly changing for them.”

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Consumers, he added, are increasingly willing to change payment methods depending on the circumstance. That means financial institutions are “fighting for every transaction” if they want to remain the primary financial relationship.

Johnson framed the same shift from the marketer’s side. Loyalty, he said, has become “an explosion of different combinations of what each customer’s experience could be,” meaning that brands can no longer rely on static segments or predefined journeys.

“Everybody’s experience with your brand is as unique as they are,” Johnson said.

The old loyalty moat was card issuance. The next moat is emerging around decisioning intelligence.

Winning the Next Transaction: How AI Helps Build Loyalty in Payments Rather than rewarding consumers after the fact, artificial intelligence allows institutions to intervene during key decision-making moments like when a customer is considering a purchase, evaluating an offer or reassessing a relationship. Instead of asking what offer should be sent to a broad population, companies can ask what intervention makes sense for this customer, in this context, at this moment.

The downstream consequence of the loyalty landscape’s shift toward probabilistic commerce could be enormous. Issuers, merchants, networks and FinTechs are all about to compete inside the same real-time AI mediation layer.

Braze’s Johnson underscored that the move from rules-based automation to AI-driven journeys will help create “hundreds of thousands or millions of different permutations” for customers during onboarding or activation. And this isn’t the far away future, or even the near future. It’s already happening.

For banks, Miller said, the opportunity is to treat loyalty as broader than card rewards. “A big part of it, I think, for financial institutions, is to make sure that they’re thinking about value outside of the specific transaction,” he said.

That could mean using a subscription-management moment to present a relevant merchant offer before a customer cancels, preserving value for the consumer, the issuer and the merchant.

“Agentic commerce is only going to accelerate that transition and create a world of near-perfect information for the buyer,” Miller said.

Because once AI agents can compare offers, rewards, financing options, merchant incentives and contextual utility instantly, traditional loyalty economics may begin compressing toward zero differentiation.

Personalization Moves From Static Rewards to Adaptive Experiences The risk is that firms mistake more content, more offers and more automation for better loyalty. In a world of better information and thinner margins, the differentiator becomes the broader experience: the affinity moments around the financial product, not just the rewards attached to it. The goal is to deliver the right context at the right moment so AI can make a better decision on behalf of the customer.

“My job now becomes removing the load, removing the onus from the consumer,” Miller said, giving the example of a coffee offer sent near a café which may be personalized, but not useful if the customer is running late.

Johnson described today’s emerging loyalty discipline as “context engineering,” where the challenge is not simply gathering more data but understanding which signals matter in a given moment. The danger, he noted, is overwhelming systems with irrelevant information. More data does not necessarily produce better outcomes.

After all, as has traditionally been the case with loyalty, the hardest part is the data. Johnson warned that waiting for perfect data is a trap. Companies should begin with data they trust, even if the initial set is narrow, then use early value creation to pull more data into the system.

Miller added that even banks who have  strong product-level data may not have the full picture, which can be important  particularly when institutions are trying to understand spending patterns across an entire household relationship.

The Future of Loyalty Belongs to Invisible Reliability Artificial intelligence will not solve every strategic problem. Johnson said some loyalty challenges are business-model questions, not technical ones. “AI is very good at optimizing when you can tell it the value of something,” he said. “It’s not always great at telling you what the value of something is.”

The winners may not be the institutions with the richest rewards programs, but those with the lowest-friction ecosystem experiences, strongest predictive intelligence, and best failure recovery mechanisms. The future loyalty executive may resemble a behavioral systems architect more than a traditional marketer.

Johnson hinted at this when he said marketers are “positioned to be successful” with AI.

“They are used to the blend of art and science to figure out the context that is most important for the decisioning system to be able to make the appropriate decision for each individual customer,” he said.

Ultimately, AI does not create loyalty. It makes loyalty harder to fake. Issuers and merchants will need better data, sharper context and more disciplined measurement. The prize is no longer merely a card at the top of the wallet. It is the right to be chosen, transaction by transaction.