Fulton Financial stock posts higher Q3 profit after integration
Published on 11/12/2026 at 02:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFulton Financial's third quarter
- Fulton Financial reported stronger quarterly profit and operating earnings for the period ended September 30.
- The Blue Foundry Bank integration was completed, while deposits and net interest income increased from the previous quarter.
- Lower acquisition-related expenses supported the quarter, although net interest margin edged lower.
Fulton Financial reported stronger third-quarter results on October 21, with net income available to common shareholders reaching 114.1 million US dollars for the period ended September 30. The company said the quarter included the successful completion of the Blue Foundry Bank integration and solid growth in its customer base and funding. The results were announced by Fulton Financial.
Quarterly earnings improve
Operating net income available to common shareholders was 119.8 million US dollars, or 0.62 US dollars per diluted share. The corresponding GAAP diluted earnings per share was 0.59 US dollars. Both figures increased from the second quarter, when operating earnings per diluted share were 0.60 US dollars.
Net interest income rose to 290.0 million US dollars from 284.3 million US dollars in the prior quarter. Deposits reached 28.8 billion US dollars at September 30, up 571.0 million US dollars from June 30, supported by higher savings and interest-bearing demand deposits. Net loans increased to 26.0 billion US dollars.
Margins and costs shape outlook
Net interest margin stood at 3.58 percent, down two basis points from the prior quarter. Non-interest expense declined to 218.5 million US dollars from 231.0 million US dollars, mainly because acquisition-related expenses fell. The credit-loss provision also eased to 4.1 million US dollars.
Fulton repurchased 2.325 million common shares during the quarter for 56.1 million US dollars under its 2026 repurchase program. The bank also reported a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.2 percent at September 30.
Fulton Financial Corporation
- Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
- ISIN: US3602711000
- Ticker: FULT
- Home exchange: Nasdaq
- Reporting period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Net income available to common shareholders: 114.1 million US dollars
- Operating diluted earnings per share: 0.62 US dollars
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