NYSE$CADE

Cadence Bank · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Cadence Bank reported solid fourth quarter results with record adjusted earnings and margin expansion.

Cadence Bank delivered a strong Q4 performance, marked by higher adjusted earnings, increased net interest margin, and continued growth in loans and deposits. The bank also reported robust capital levels ahead of its merger with Huntington.

  • Adjusted net income reached a record $160.6 million in Q4.
  • Net interest margin expanded to 3.55%.
  • Organic loan growth and core deposit growth both rose 4.8% annualized.
  • Tangible book value per share rose to $23.69.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$528M

Previous: $451M+17.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.85

Previous: $0.70+21.4%
Net Interest Margin

3.5%

Previous: 3.4%+5.0%
Return on Avg Assets

1.1%

No prior period
Loan Growth

$445M

No prior period
Adj. Efficiency Ratio

54.9%

Previous: 59.1%-7.1%
CET1 Capital

11.7%

No prior period
Net Charge-Offs Ratio

0.3%

No prior period
Provision for Losses

$28M

No prior period
Net Income

$144M

No prior period
Operating Income

$189M

No prior period
Total Assets

$53.5B

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Cadence Bank · Revenue · Quarterly

$528M

Q4 2025+17.2%vs Q4 2024
Beat estimate in 7 of 16 quarters(44%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Cadence Bank · $528M total across 2 segments · Q4 2025

  • Net Interest Revenue
    $427M
  • Noninterest Revenue
    $101M

Forward guidance

Cadence Bank expects continued earnings and balance sheet growth ahead of its merger with Huntington, supported by improved margin dynamics and regional expansion.

Tailwinds

  • Merger with Huntington expected to close Feb 1, 2026, creating a top 10 national franchise.
  • Strong capital levels to support future growth.
  • Positive trajectory in net interest margin.
  • Ongoing organic growth in loans and deposits.
  • Operational efficiency continues to improve.

Headwinds

  • Net charge-offs increased compared to prior year.
  • Provision for credit losses rose from prior quarters.
  • Nonperforming assets remained elevated at 0.49% of assets.
  • Criticized loans increased to 2.81% of total loans.
  • Merger-related expenses impacted adjusted expense figures.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 15 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.4%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

16 / 33 earnings

Positive

+7.4%

Q3 2020

Best reaction

-5.9%

Q4 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026
Q4 2025-5.9%-7.1%
Q3 2025-3.8%-1.5%+1.0%
Q2 2025-2.6%-0.6%+3.5%
Q1 2025+1.3%+4.6%+11.1%
Q4 2024-4.8%-1.2%-8.0%
Q3 2024+1.3%+1.1%+11.4%
Q2 2024+5.9%+5.5%-2.6%
Q1 2024+6.3%+6.8%+5.5%
Q4 2023-4.6%-11.2%-9.4%
Q3 2023+4.0%+6.9%+23.4%
Q2 2023+0.4%+9.3%-0.7%
Q1 2023-0.4%-0.6%-8.3%
Q4 2022-1.1%+8.2%+1.6%
Q3 2022+1.3%+2.1%+6.7%
Q2 2022+1.9%+8.4%+11.6%
Q1 2022+0.2%-5.7%-2.8%
Q4 2021-0.6%-4.2%-5.9%
Q3 2021-3.7%
Q2 2021-2.9%
Q1 2021+2.5%
Q4 2020-4.4%
Q3 2020+7.4%
Q2 2020-0.7%
Q1 2020+1.5%
Q4 2019-0.9%
Q3 2019-0.1%
Q2 2019+0.2%
Q1 2019+0.1%
Q4 2018+0.6%
Q3 2018-2.4%
Q2 2018-0.6%
Q1 2018+0.8%
Q4 2017-2.0%
Q3 2017

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