The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB) and the rest of the regional banks stocks fared in Q1.

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.

Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB)

Tracing its roots back to 1834 when Andrew Jackson was president, Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer loans, deposit services, wealth management, and treasury solutions primarily throughout the Midwest region.

Old National Bank reported revenues of $481.4 million, up 10.9% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.6%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates.

"Old National reported better-than-expected first-quarter results driven by our peer-leading deposit franchise, solid loan growth and disciplined expense management," said Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan.

The stock is up 6.7% since reporting and currently trades at $20.46.

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

Best Q1: Butterfield Bank (NYSE: NTB)

Founded in 1784 as one of the oldest banks in the Western Hemisphere, Butterfield Bank (NYSE: NTB) provides banking, wealth management, and trust services to individuals and businesses in select offshore financial centers including Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and the Channel Islands.

Butterfield Bank reported revenues of $147.8 million, up 3.7% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. The business had a stunning quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

However, the results were likely priced into the stock as it’s traded sideways since reporting. Shares currently sit at $42.31.

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

Weakest Q1: Triumph Financial (NASDAQ: TFIN)

Originally focused on traditional banking before pivoting to serve the transportation sector, Triumph Financial (NASDAQ: TFIN) provides specialized financial services to the trucking industry, including payments processing, factoring, banking, and data intelligence solutions.

Triumph Financial reported revenues of $100.8 million, flat year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 3.8%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ tangible book value per share and net interest income estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 9.4% since the results and currently trades at $54.50.

Read our full analysis of Triumph Financial’s results here.

First Horizon (NYSE: FHN)

Tracing its roots back to 1864 during the Civil War era, First Horizon (NYSE: FHN) is a Tennessee-based bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, and specialty financial services across multiple states.

First Horizon reported revenues of $812 million, flat year on year. This print came in 1.3% below analysts' expectations. All in all, it was a mixed quarter for the company.

The stock is up 11% since reporting and currently trades at $19.51.

Read our full, actionable report on First Horizon here, it’s free.

The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK)

Operating behind the scenes of many popular fintech apps and prepaid cards you might use daily, The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK) is a bank holding company that specializes in providing banking services to fintech companies and offering specialty lending products.

The Bancorp reported revenues of $175.4 million, up 41.7% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 21.8%. Aside from that, it was a slower quarter as it logged a miss of analysts’ net interest income and EPS estimates.

The Bancorp achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is down 7.3% since reporting and currently trades at $50.70.

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

Market Update

In response to the Fed’s rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed’s 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump’s presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025.

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