UCB earnings jump 18% on margin expansion; announces $788M Peach State acquisition

Filed May 6, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q May 9, 2025 · ~1 min read

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  Net income rose 18% to $84.3M ($0.69/share) in Q1 2026 vs $71.4M ($0.58/share) in Q1 2025, driven by net interest margin expansion to 3.65% from 3.36% as deposit costs fell faster than loan yields.

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  Announced acquisition of Peach State Bancshares ($788M assets, $498M loans, $713M deposits) expected to close Q3 2026, adding ~3% to loan and deposit base in Georgia market expansion.

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  Provision for credit losses fell 30% to $10.9M from $15.4M year-over-year on improved economic forecast, while ACL coverage ratio declined to 1.06% from 1.15%, signaling management confidence in credit outlook.

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