Atlantic Union Bankshares expects 2026 net interest income at low end of $1.32 billion-$1.33 billion range
AUB•Atlantic Union Bankshares expects 2026 tax-equivalent net interest income near the low end of $1.32 billion-$1.33 billion and net interest margin near the low end of 3.9%-3.95%. It forecasts year-end loans of $29 billion-$30 billion, deposits of $31 billion-$32 billion and adjusted operating noninterest expense near the low end of $742 million-$752 million.
1. 2026 outlook
Atlantic Union Bankshares expects full-year 2026 tax-equivalent net interest income near the low end of $1.32 billion-$1.33 billion. Tax-equivalent net interest margin is projected near the low end of 3.9%-3.95%.
2. Other forecasts
The company forecasts year-end loans of $29 billion-$30 billion and deposits of $31 billion-$32 billion. Adjusted operating noninterest expense, excluding intangible amortization, is expected near the low end of $742 million-$752 million. Its net charge-off forecast is below 5 basis points, compared with a prior forecast of 5-10 basis points and third-quarter net charge-offs of 3 basis points; third-quarter net interest margin fell 6 basis points to 3.88%.
