As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the regional banks industry, including Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI) and its peers.

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 91 regional banks stocks we track reported a slower Q1. As a group, revenues were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI)

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Customers Bancorp reported revenues of $225.4 million, up 15.6% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a slower quarter for the company with a miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a narrow beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

“On January 1, 2026, I had the honor of succeeding Jay Sidhu as Chief Executive Officer of Customers Bancorp. This transition was the culmination of a deliberate, multiyear transition that our Board and leadership team planned carefully to ensure continuity for our clients, our team members and our shareholders,” said Customers Bancorp CEO Sam Sidhu.

The market seems disappointed with the results as the stock is down 4.2% since reporting and currently trades at $74.18.

Read our full report on Customers Bancorp here, it’s free.

Best Q1: UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF)

With roots dating back to 1913 and a name derived from "United Missouri Bank," UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF) is a financial holding company that provides banking, asset management, and fund services to commercial, institutional, and individual customers.

UMB Financial reported revenues of $744.8 million, up 29.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 5.4%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and net interest income estimates.

UMB Financial scored the biggest analyst estimate beat among its peers. The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 3% since reporting. It currently trades at $129.15.

Is now the time to buy UMB Financial? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q1: BankUnited (NYSE: BKU)

Born from the ashes of a failed Florida thrift during the 2009 financial crisis, BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a regional bank that provides commercial lending, deposit services, and treasury solutions to businesses and consumers primarily in Florida and the New York metropolitan area.

BankUnited reported revenues of $273.8 million, up 6.1% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 5.1%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and net interest income estimates.

The stock is flat since the results and currently trades at $47.14.

Read our full analysis of BankUnited’s results here.

Home Bancshares (NYSE: HOMB)

Founded in Conway, Arkansas in 1998 and growing through strategic acquisitions across the Southeast, Home Bancshares (NYSE: HOMB) operates as the bank holding company for Centennial Bank, providing commercial and retail banking services to businesses and individuals across multiple states.

Home Bancshares reported revenues of $269.9 million, up 4.3% year on year. This print came in 1.3% below analysts’ expectations. It was a softer quarter as it also logged a miss of analysts’ net interest income and revenue estimates.

The stock is down 2.3% since reporting and currently trades at $27.04.

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

WSFS Financial (NASDAQ: WSFS)

Founded in 1832 as Wilmington Savings Fund Society and one of the oldest banks in America still operating under its original name, WSFS Financial (NASDAQ: WSFS) operates a community banking and wealth management franchise primarily serving customers in the Mid-Atlantic region through its main subsidiary, WSFS Bank.

WSFS Financial reported revenues of $275.8 million, up 7.5% year on year. This result surpassed analysts’ expectations by 2.6%. It was a strong quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is up 2.9% since reporting and currently trades at $72.16.

Read our full, actionable report on WSFS Financial here, it’s free.

Market Update

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