BFST b1BANK

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon days Filed Apr 27, 2026 Processed 1mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
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Executive Summary

b1BANK (BFST) reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $0.68, missing the $0.69 consensus estimate by $0.01, despite a 15.2% beat in the prior quarter. Revenue was not explicitly disclosed in the release, but net interest income rose 6.1% to $75.2 million. The miss follows a recent acquisition and increased expenses, with credit quality pressures emerging.

Actionable Insight

Monitor upcoming earnings calls and guidance for commentary on integration costs from the Progressive acquisition and trajectory of nonperforming assets. The EPS miss amid rising credit costs may pressure sentiment despite balance sheet growth.

Key Facts

  • Reported diluted EPS of $0.68 for Q1 2026, missing consensus of $0.69
  • Net interest income increased to $75.2 million from $70.9 million in the prior quarter
  • Nonperforming loans ratio rose 29 bps to 1.53%, and nonperforming assets to 1.38% of total assets
  • Salaries, occupancy, and data processing expenses increased by $5.1 million quarter-over-quarter
  • Progressive Bancorp acquisition closed on January 1, 2026, adding $773.8M in assets and $684.9M in deposits

Financial Impact

EPS miss of $0.01, with modest revenue growth but rising credit costs and expenses

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Risk Factors

  • Deteriorating credit quality with nonperforming loans up to 1.53% of total loans
  • Operating expenses rising faster than revenue growth, pressuring margins

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
State Commercial Banks
Analyst Consensus
90% bullish (10 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

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PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3281590
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Apr 27, 2026
6w ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$27.01 $28.20▼ −4.41%▲ +0.55%$29.24 (−8.26%)
Apr 27, 2026
6w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$27.01 $28.20▲ +4.41%▼ −0.55%$29.24 (+8.26%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$27.53 $27.38▼ −0.54%▼ −10.42%$29.24 (+6.21%)
Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$28.37 $26.78▼ −5.60%▼ −0.37%$29.24 (+3.07%)
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