First Interstate BancSystem

FIBK

Market cap $3.34B

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (FIBK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.6 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago.

BILLINGS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $60.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, which compares to net income of $108.8 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $50.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. HIGHLIGHTS Net interest margin increased t.

First Interstate BancSystem demonstrates improving profitability and asset quality, but I maintain a "Hold" rating pending further valuation progress. FIBK's net interest margin and non-interest income have improved, aided by balance sheet adjustments and a significant branch sale. Deposit quality remains a concern, with 36.2% uninsured deposits and declining loan balances, though leverage has been substantially reduced.

Moody Aldrich Partners LLC bought 170,347 shares of First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ: FIBK); estimated trade size was $6.09 million based on quarterly average pricing. The quarter-end value of the new position was $5.69 million, reflecting the purchase of 170,347 shares.

BILLINGS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK), parent company of First Interstate Bank, will report first quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. A conference call for investors is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (7:30 a.m. Mountain), during which the Company will discuss quarterly results. There will be a question-and-answer session following the presentation. The conference call will be accessible.

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