Synovus announces earnings for the fourth quarter 2025

Core Insights - Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp reported strong financial results for 2025, with legacy Pinnacle achieving a 35% increase in diluted EPS and legacy Synovus a 76% increase, reflecting a commitment to growth amid their merger [2][3] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of 2025, Synovus reported net income available to common shareholders of $171.1 million, a decrease of 8% sequentially and 4% year-over-year [11] - The diluted earnings per share for Synovus in Q4 2025 was $1.22, down 8% from Q3 2025 and down 2% from Q4 2024, while adjusted diluted EPS was stable at $1.45, up 16% year-over-year [7][12] - Total revenue for Synovus in Q4 2025 was $629.7 million, an increase of 2% from Q3 2025 and 7% from Q4 2024 [6][11] Balance Sheet Highlights - Total loans for Synovus at the end of Q4 2025 were $44.63 billion, a 2% increase from Q3 2025 and a 5% increase year-over-year [9] - Total deposits reached $51.32 billion, up 3% sequentially and relatively stable year-over-year [10] Non-Interest Revenue and Expenses - Non-interest revenue for Synovus in Q4 2025 was $145.1 million, a 3% increase from Q3 2025 and a 16% increase year-over-year [11] - Non-interest expense remained stable at $349.6 million, with a slight increase of 2% from Q3 2025 and a 13% increase year-over-year [11] Credit Quality - Synovus maintained healthy credit quality, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.57% and an annualized net charge-off ratio of 0.22% for Q4 2025 [7][11] - The provision for credit losses was $33.0 million, up from $21.7 million in Q3 2025, but stable compared to $32.9 million in Q4 2024 [11] Merger Insights - The merger between Pinnacle and Synovus closed on January 1, 2026, creating a leading regional bank poised for accelerated growth [3] - Integration teams are working to ensure a seamless transition, with systems and brand conversions expected by March 2027 [3]