Regions Financial CorporationNYSE: RF
Financials · Regional Banks
$28.24
-1.10%
Vol: 4.3M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Regions Financial reports 14% profit rise in Q1 with strong loan growth and new partnerships
Regions Financial reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.62, beating expectations, with net earnings up 11% YoY to $539 million and return on tangible common equity at 18%. Strong loan growth following Fed rate cuts lifted interest income while provisions for bad loans fell. The bank announced major collaboration with Worldpay, a Global Payments company. Stock rose 9.41% in April. DA Davidson raised price target to $32 from $31 with Buy rating; analyst consensus shows "Hold" rating with 12-month target of $29.44.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Regions Financial reports Q1 EPS of $0.62 (beat $0.60) with 5% revenue growth to $1.9B and 14% profit rise (April 17)Positive▶
Regions Financial delivered Q1 2026 results with net income of $559M and EPS of $0.62 (beat $0.60 consensus) representing 14% profit growth. Total revenue grew 5% to $1.9B with NII of $1.248B, driven by Fed rate cuts. Pre-tax pre-provision income advanced 8% YoY. The company launched Regions ReimbursePro, a treasury management tool with Dash Solutions for accelerated client reimbursements. Management is investing in commercial card and fintech, with Jay Darnell rejoining as head of Commercial Card. Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.7% provides capital flexibility for continued shareholder returns.
Apr 29Regions Financial Q1 2026: Net income up 14% YoY, strong loan/deposit growth, improving credit metrics; reaffirmed FY2026 guidance.Positive▶
Regions Financial reported Q1 2026 net income rose 11-14% year-over-year with strong loan growth, particularly in C&I lending (power/utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, asset-based). Credit metrics improved and deposit costs fell. First-quarter 2026 earnings rose 11% YoY. The company cited robust capital and liquidity with FY2026 guidance reaffirmed. Management is focused on capital returns and technology investments progressing well. DA Davidson raised price target to $32 from $31 ('Buy' rating). Analyst consensus is 'Hold' with 12-month target of $29.44. RF stock up 1.57% weekly and 9.41% monthly.
Apr 16Regions Financial declares $0.265 quarterly dividend; Q1 earnings expected April 17 with $0.60 EPS consensus.Positive▶
Regions Financial Corporation declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.265 per share, payable July 1, 2026, to stockholders of record June 1, 2026, and authorized a $3.0 billion stock repurchase program through December 2027. The company is set to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 17 with analyst consensus expecting $0.60 EPS and 5.4% year-over-year revenue growth. RF is trading at $27.89 with a 3.77% dividend yield and projected 11.1% EPS growth. The stock is up 10.4% over the past month with an average analyst price target of $29.92. RF operates through Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank, and Wealth Management segments with last quarter revenues of $1.93 billion, up 4.1% year-over-year.
Apr 15Regions Financial CFO succession announced; Q1 2026 earnings scheduled April 17.Neutral▶
Regions Financial Corporation announced CFO David Turner will retire with Anil Chadha assuming the role. The company received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the 12th consecutive year. Q4 2025 EPS of $0.57 missed forecasts of $0.61. Q1 2026 earnings are scheduled for April 17. The stock maintains a 3.77% dividend yield.
Apr 14Regions Financial Q1 2026 earnings due April 17; $3.0B buyback authorized for 2026-2027, governance overhaul underway.Neutral▶
Regions Financial set to release Q1 2026 results April 17. Q4 2025 EPS of $0.57, with full-year 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.33, up 9% YoY. Board authorized $3.0B share repurchase program for 2026-2027. Governance changes include removal of supermajority voting rules. Q1 2026 EPS expected $0.60.
Apr 13Q1 2026 earnings due April 17; CFO transitioning; analyst neutral with 3.77% dividend yield.Neutral▶
Regions Financial will report Q1 2026 earnings on April 17. Leadership transition: CFO David Turner retiring March 31, succeeded by Anil Chadha. Dana Nolan, head of Investor Relations, retiring; Tom Speir takes over. Stock up 3.23% on April 8, trading at $27.47.
Apr 10Regions Financial Q1 2026 Earnings April 17; CFO Retiring, $3B BuybackNeutral▶
Q1 results April 17. CFO David Turner retiring, replaced by Anil Chadha. $3B share repurchase program for 2026-2027.
Apr 9Regions Financial Q4 missed estimates; next earnings April 17.Neutral▶
Regions Financial Q4 EPS $0.57 missed $0.61; revenue $1.92B slightly below expectations. CFO Anil Chadha succeeds retiring David Turner. Partnership with Worldpay (Global Payments) announced. Received 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (12th consecutive). Stock up 40.96% YoY. 15 analysts rate "Hold" with $29.13 target (+9.5%).
Apr 8Regions Financial receives Sell rating from Evercore ISI; stock falls 1.07%.Negative▶
RF $26.40 down 1.07%. Evercore ISI downgraded to Sell PT $28 from $29. CFO David Turner retiring March 31, succeeded by Anil Chadha.
Apr 7Regions Financial Schedules Shareholder Vote on Governance ChangesNeutral▶
Regions Financial scheduled 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for May 6 to vote on governance amendments including supermajority voting removal and business combination restrictions relaxation. Company authorized $3.0 billion stock repurchase program for 2026-2027. Mixed analyst sentiment with Goldman Sachs raising target to $32 from $30 and Barclays raising to $30 from $27 while maintaining Sell.
Apr 6Regions Financial reports strong 2025 earnings growth with new financial literacy initiativesPositive▶
Regions Financial reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.58 and full-year 2025 EPS of $2.30, with adjusted full-year earnings up 7% YoY. Regions announced financial literacy initiatives and special events at Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities. Adjusted full-year EPS of $2.33 was up 9% YoY. The bank operates approximately 1,250 branches and 2,000 ATMs. Piper Sandler maintained Neutral rating with price target lowered from $31 to $28. Analyst average target is $30.55.
Apr 3Regions Financial missed Q4 earnings expectations; Piper Sandler cut price target to $28 from $31.Negative▶
Regions Financial reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.57, missing estimates of $0.61. Piper Sandler reduced price target from $31 to $28 on April 2. The company authorized a $3.0 billion common stock repurchase program effective through December 31, 2027. Analyst consensus Hold with $29.3 target.
Apr 2Regions Financial reports Q4 2025 EPS miss and authorizes $3 billion buyback program through end of 2027.Negative▶
Regions Financial reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.57, missing forecasts of $0.61 (6.56% miss), with revenue of $1.92 billion slightly below expectations, causing shares to fall 4.07%. However, the company's board authorized a $3.0 billion common stock repurchase program effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, demonstrating capital return commitment. Regions Bank lowered its prime lending rate to 6.75% from 7.00% in December 2025. The company earned the 2025 Datos Impact Gold Award for innovation in treasury management. Analyst sentiment is cautious with consensus "Hold" rating from 25 analysts; mean price target of $30.89 suggests 21.4% potential upside from current $26.46 price (down 15.94% for the month). Piper Sandler cut price target from $31 to $28 (Neutral rating).
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITBFIFTH | $50.49 | -0.54% | +6.7% | 10.4x | 0.97 | $46.0B |
| HBANHUNTINGTON | $16.65 | -0.69% | +5.1% | 8.8x | 0.97 | $34.0B |
| MTBM | $216.63 | -0.91% | +3.1% | 10.5x | 0.60 | $32.5B |
| CFGCITIZENS | $64.51 | -0.84% | +5.9% | 10.2x | 1.06 | $27.7B |
| RFREGIONS | $28.24 | -1.10% | +6.8% | 10.0x | 1.04 | $24.4B |
| KEYKEYCORP | $21.91 | -0.90% | +7.0% | 10.3x | 1.07 | $24.0B |
Key Fundamentals
RSI (14-Day)
52-Week Range
Moving Averages
Price above both MAs — bullish structure.