Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) and the best and worst performers in the regional banks industry.

Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economic growth driving loan demand. However, these banks face headwinds from fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, credit deterioration (increasing loan defaults) during economic slowdowns, and regulatory compliance costs. Recent concerns about regional bank stability following high-profile failures and significant commercial real estate exposure present additional challenges.

The 95 regional banks stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.6%.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 6.5% since the latest earnings results.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN)

Tracing its roots back to 1892 when it first opened its doors in Kansas, FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) operates Sunflower Bank, providing commercial and consumer banking services to businesses and individuals across the Southwest region.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp reported revenues of $104 million, up 10.8% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 3.4%. Overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Neal Arnold, FirstSun’s Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, “We are very pleased with our strong operating results in the fourth quarter. Among the highlights were our growth in net interest margin to a strong 4.18%, average loan growth of 8.5%, annualized and revenue growth driving our earnings growth. Our strategic focus on our C&I, consumer and service fee businesses has enabled us to continue to responsibly grow our franchise and deliver strong earnings once again this year. While we acknowledge the potential influence of macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, we look forward to the franchise opportunities ahead in 2026 and believe our business model and well diversified business mix will position us for continued success.

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 7.2% since reporting and currently trades at $35.09.

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Best Q4: Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ: MBIN)

With a strategic focus on low-risk, government-backed lending programs, Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQCM:MBIN) is an Indiana-based bank holding company specializing in multi-family mortgage banking, mortgage warehousing, and traditional banking services.

Merchants Bancorp reported revenues of $185.3 million, down 4.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7.8%. The business had a stunning quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 19.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $41.92.

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Weakest Q4: National Bank Holdings (NYSE: NBHC)

Operating under familiar local brands like Community Banks of Colorado, Bank Midwest, and Bank of Jackson Hole, National Bank Holdings (NYSE: NBHC) operates regional banks across Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Texas, and other western states, offering commercial, business, and consumer banking services.

National Bank Holdings reported revenues of $102.6 million, down 3.7% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2.7%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 3.5% since the results and currently trades at $38.66.

Read our full analysis of National Bank Holdings’s results here.

S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ: STBA)

Tracing its roots back to 1902 in western Pennsylvania's industrial heartland, S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ: STBA) is a Pennsylvania-based bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking services, cash management, trust services, and investment advisory solutions.

S&T Bancorp reported revenues of $105.9 million, up 11.5% year on year. This print beat analysts’ expectations by 2%. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also logged a decent beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a narrow beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is down 4.7% since reporting and currently trades at $39.96.

Read our full, actionable report on S&T Bancorp here, it’s free.

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ: CBSH)

Founded in 1865 during the post-Civil War economic boom, Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQGS:CBSH) is a Midwest-focused bank holding company that provides retail, commercial, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses.

Commerce Bancshares reported revenues of $452 million, up 6.5% year on year. This result surpassed analysts’ expectations by 2.2%. Taking a step back, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a narrow beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is down 13.2% since reporting and currently trades at $47.82.

Read our full, actionable report on Commerce Bancshares here, it’s free.

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