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StocksUpdated×11•Originally published 22 April 2026•Updated 24 April 2026•

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US Regional Banks Preferred Bank and Farmers National Beat Q1 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

1Preferred Bank reported quarterly earnings of $2.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48 per share.

2Farmers National Banc reported quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.37 per share.

US regional banks and corporations continue to demonstrate resilience as Q1 earnings consistently surpass analyst expectations. Customers Bancorp (CUBI) recently reported quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share, beating estimates, while Baker Hughes (BKR) also outperformed with earnings of $0.58 per share. In the financial sector, Primis Financial (FRST) exceeded expectations with $0.33 per share, adding to the positive momentum seen in firms like First Western (MYFW) and Knowles (KN). However, Meridian Bank (MRBK) missed estimates with earnings of $0.39 per share, joining NBT Bancorp in a narrow underperformance. Overall, this wave of reports, including standout results from Newmont (NEM), underscores a broader stabilization in profitability across the financial and industrial sectors despite ongoing economic headwinds.

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