Let’s dig into the relative performance of Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 regional banks earnings season.

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.

Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 7.1% on average since the latest earnings results.

Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY)

Ranking as the fifth most active Small Business Administration lender in the country, Byline Bancorp (NYSE: BY) is a Chicago-based bank that provides banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate developers, and consumers.

Byline Bancorp reported revenues of $112.4 million, up 9% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 1.4%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a slight miss of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates.

Roberto R. Herencia, Executive Chairman and CEO of Byline Bancorp, commented, "We had a solid start to 2026, delivering balanced and resilient performance amid heightened market volatility. During the quarter, we continued to return capital to our stockholders, repurchasing nearly $10 million of common stock and increasing our quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.12 per share. We remain focused on driving value for our stockholders as we work toward becoming the preeminent commercial bank in Chicago. "

Interestingly, the stock is up 13.7% since reporting and currently trades at $37.58.

Read our full report on Byline 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 delivered the biggest analyst estimate beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 13.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $141.96.

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’ net interest income and EPS estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 3.5% since the results and currently trades at $48.41.

Read our full analysis of BankUnited’s results here.

Lake City Bank (NASDAQ: LKFN)

Dating back to 1872 and deeply rooted in Indiana's communities, Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: LKFN) operates Lake City Bank, providing commercial and consumer banking services throughout Northern and Central Indiana.

Lake City Bank reported revenues of $70.81 million, up 9.1% year on year. This number topped analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. More broadly, it was a slower quarter as it logged a miss of analysts’ net interest income estimates and a miss of analysts’ tangible book value per share estimates.

The stock is up 2.2% since reporting and currently trades at $61.00.

Read our full, actionable report on Lake City Bank here, it’s free.

Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH)

Formerly known as Meta Financial until its 2022 rebranding, Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH) provides banking-as-a-service solutions and commercial finance products, enabling partners to offer financial services like prepaid cards, payment processing, and lending options.

Pathward Financial reported revenues of $276.4 million, down 2.5% year on year. This result beat analysts’ expectations by 2%. Taking a step back, it was a slower quarter as it produced a miss of analysts’ net interest income and tangible book value per share estimates.

The stock is down 12.3% since reporting and currently trades at $86.40.

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

Market Update

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