Atlantic Union Bankshares: Looking Cheap After The Sandy Spring Deal

Core Insights - The year 2025 has been challenging for smaller bank stocks in America, particularly regional banks, which have underperformed compared to industry-tracking ETFs that have achieved double-digit total returns [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - Smaller bank stocks in America have faced a tumultuous year, with regional banks lagging behind the performance of broader industry-tracking ETFs [1] Group 2: Company Focus - Atlantic Union, a Virginia-based bank, is highlighted within the group of regional banks that have not matched the performance of larger industry players [1]