SmartFinancial press release ( SMBK ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.81. Revenue of $53.81M. Net organic loan and lease growth of $155 million with 14% annualized quarter-over-quarter increase Deposit growth, excluding brokered deposits, of $95 million or 7% annualized quarter-over-quarter Net interest margin, fully tax equivalent basis (“FTE”) expanded to 3.48%, reflecting lower deposit and funding costs...
SmartFinancial press release ( SMBK ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.81. Revenue of $53.81M. Net organic loan and lease growth of $155 million with 14% annualized quarter-over-quarter increase Deposit growth, excluding brokered deposits, of $95 million or 7% annualized quarter-over-quarter Net interest margin, fully tax equivalent basis (“FTE”) expanded to 3.48%, reflecting lower deposit and funding costs Allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) model change resulting in ACL to total loans and leases increase of 3bps to 0.97% Nashville expansion with Director of Private Banking and Wealth Management and additional commercial banker hires More on SmartFinancial SmartFinancial, Inc. (SMBK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript SmartFinancial, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Most and least shorted financial stocks with up to $2B market cap SmartFinancial targets $4 EPS run rate by end of 2026 as Columbus expansion accelerates Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on SmartFinancial
Bristow Group ( VTOL ) on Monday announced that Alan Corbett , Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of this year. Corbett will remain in his role through the appointment of a successor and will support a structured leadership transition. Corbett joined Bristow in 2014 and has held several senior leadership positions across the...
Bristow Group ( VTOL ) on Monday announced that Alan Corbett , Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of this year. Corbett will remain in his role through the appointment of a successor and will support a structured leadership transition. Corbett joined Bristow in 2014 and has held several senior leadership positions across the company's international operations, including Region Director of the Europe Business Unit, Region Director of the Europe Caspian Region, Vice President of EAMEA, and Senior Vice President for Europe , Africa , Middle East , Asia , and Search and Rescue. He was appointed to his current role of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, in February 2023. Source: Press Release More on Bristow Group Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Bristow Group Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Bristow Group: Strong Long-Term Setup, Near-Term Execution Still Key Bristow affirms $295M–$325M adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 while launching dividend program Bristow signs binding deposit deal with Electra for first EL9 aircraft deliveries
Investar press release ( ISTR ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.87. Revenue of $35.64M. Net interest margin improved 39 basis points to 3.59% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 3.20% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Exclusive of the interest income accretion from the acquisition of loans and interest recoveries, adjusted net interest margin improved eight basis points to 3.28% for the...
Investar press release ( ISTR ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.87. Revenue of $35.64M. Net interest margin improved 39 basis points to 3.59% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 3.20% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Exclusive of the interest income accretion from the acquisition of loans and interest recoveries, adjusted net interest margin improved eight basis points to 3.28% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 3.20% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.77 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $0.51 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Core diluted earnings per common share were $0.87 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $0.58 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Return on average assets increased to 1.25% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 0.83% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Core return on average assets improved to 1.41% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 0.93% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Efficiency ratio improved to 64.08% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 69.34% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Core efficiency ratio improved to 58.46% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 66.13% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The yield on the loan portfolio increased to 6.28% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 5.99% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The overall cost of funds for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 decreased four basis points to 2.94% compared to 2.98% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The cost of deposits decreased six basis points to 2.85% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 2.91% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Total loans increased by $891.8 million, or 41.0%, to $3.07 billion at March 31, 2026 compared to $2.18 billion at December 31, 2025. Variable-rate loans as a percentage of total loans was 49% at March 31, 2026...
Moussa81/iStock via Getty Images Agnico Eagle Mines ( AEM ) down 2.2% pre-market Monday after announcing three separate deals aimed at consolidating assets in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, a key gold district in northern Finland, and establishing a pathway to become a ~500K-oz annual gold production hub within the next decade. Agnico Eagle ( AEM ) said it agreed to acquire Rupert Resources...
Moussa81/iStock via Getty Images Agnico Eagle Mines ( AEM ) down 2.2% pre-market Monday after announcing three separate deals aimed at consolidating assets in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, a key gold district in northern Finland, and establishing a pathway to become a ~500K-oz annual gold production hub within the next decade. Agnico Eagle ( AEM ) said it agreed to acquire Rupert Resources ( RUPRF ) in a deal valued at ~C$2.9B (US$2.12B), with each Rupert share exchanged for 0.0401 of an Agnico Eagle common share, representing ~C$12, and contingent value rights worth up to C$3 in cash, payable upon achieving specific milestones over 10 years; Agnico already owns a ~13.9% stake in Rupert. Agnico ( AEM ) also will acquire Aurion Resources ( AIRRF ) for C$481M in cash, offering C$2.60/share, a 46% premium to the stock's latest closing price, and buy B2Gold's ( BTG ) 70% stake in the Fingold joint venture for US$325M, which, combined with Aurion's 30% holding, will give Agnico full ownership of the asset and eliminate overlapping ownership structures across the district. The acquisitions will consolidate 2,492 sq km and integrate the Ikkari gold project with Agnico's ( AEM ) existing Kittila mine, the largest primary gold mine in Europe. Agnico ( AEM ) said the deals could generate up to C$500M in operating and development synergies, helped by the removal of property boundaries and the sharing of infrastructure, procurement, and regional expertise. More on Agnico Eagle Mines Agnico Eagle: High Quality Comes At A High Price Agnico Eagle: A Gold Standard With A 'Platinum' Premium Agnico Eagle: Finding Support Amid Sinking Gold Prices
Jonathan Kitchen Stock index futures were lower on Monday as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal faded amid escalating tensions. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) slipped 0.19% in premarket trading amid reports the pharmaceutical giant is in advanced negotiations to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics in a transaction valued at more than $2 billion. According to T...
Jonathan Kitchen Stock index futures were lower on Monday as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal faded amid escalating tensions. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) slipped 0.19% in premarket trading amid reports the pharmaceutical giant is in advanced negotiations to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics in a transaction valued at more than $2 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal, the agreement could be announced as soon as Monday if talks are completed successfully. The final structure may also include milestone-based payments tied to Kelonia’s future progress. Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) gained more than 6% before the opening bell after reports emerged that the specialty semiconductor company may work with Google on developing future artificial intelligence chips. The news weighed on existing Google partners, with Broadcom and Celestica both declining 1.5% and 1%, respectively, on the report. PepsiCo ( PEP ) rose 0.21% in premarket trade after launching a major brand refresh for its Gatorade brand that shifts its identity from being purely a sports drink for athletes to a broader everyday hydration platform. The refresh includes new packaging, cleaner formulas, and products aimed at non-athlete occasions like work, travel, and daily routines. Under the company’s new Gatorade Advanced Hydration System, the lineup is organized by whether each drink hydrates better, faster, or longer than water. AST SpaceMobile ( ASTS ) fell 12.7% in premarket trading after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket failed to place a satellite built by the Texas-based company into its intended orbit. While the satellite separated from New Glenn’s second stage, it entered an “off-nominal orbit,” Blue Origin said. The launch marked Blue Origin’s third New Glenn mission and its first successful booster reuse. More related stories Marvell: An AI Winner Tackling The Biggest Bottleneck With Data Transfer Optics Dividend King PepsiCo's Q1 Shows That Its Turnaroun...