FNB(US:FNB) ZACKS·2026-01-21 14:15Core Viewpoint - F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 operating earnings of 50 cents per share, exceeding expectations and reflecting a 31.6% year-over-year increase, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income, despite rising non-interest expenses [1][11]. Financial Performance - Operating earnings per share for 2025 reached $1.59, a 14.4% increase year over year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.50 [3]. - Net income available to common shareholders was $168.7 million or 47 cents per share, up from $109.9 million or 30 cents per share in the prior-year quarter [2]. - Total revenue for the quarter was $457.8 million, a 22.7% increase from the previous year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $455.8 million [4]. Income Sources - Net interest income (NII) was $365.4 million, up 13.4% year over year, primarily due to growth in earning assets and a lower cost of funds, with net interest margin (NIM) expanding to 3.28% [5]. - Non-interest income surged to $92.3 million, an 81.3% increase year over year, driven by higher service charges and trust services, despite a decline in mortgage banking operations [6]. Expense Management - Non-interest expenses rose to $273.2 million, a 10.1% increase, with adjusted non-interest expenses up 3.4% to $256.5 million [7]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Average total loans and leases were $35.0 billion, a 3.4% increase year over year, while average total deposits reached $38.6 billion, up 4.5% [8]. Credit Quality - Provision for credit losses decreased to $18.9 million from $22.3 million in the prior-year quarter, with net charge-offs also declining to $16.4 million [9]. - The ratio of non-performing loans plus other real estate owned (OREO) to total loans and leases plus OREO decreased to 0.31% [9]. Capital Ratios - As of December 31, 2025, the common equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio improved to 11.4% from 10.6% in the prior-year quarter, and the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio increased to 8.9% from 8.2% [12]. Share Repurchase - During the fourth quarter of 2025, F.N.B. Corp repurchased $18 million worth of shares, totaling 1.1 million shares at an average price of $16.20 [13]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from increased fee income, diverse revenue streams, and strategic expansions, although rising expenses and significant commercial loan exposures present challenges [14].