Fulton Financial Corp. Reports Q4 Earnings Growth, Shares Rise

Fulton Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: FULT) reported higher fourth-quarter income on January 21, 2026, driven by improved net interest margins and lower provision expenses. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based regional bank cited stronger loan demand and disciplined cost management as key factors. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, rose to $89.2 million, or $0.63 per share, up from $76.5 million, or $0.54 per share, in the same period a year earlier. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had expected earnings of $0.60 per share. Net interest income increased 7% year-over-year to $210.4 million. The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.20 per share. CEO Eric C. Siegel said credit quality remained stable despite macroeconomic uncertainties, with nonperforming assets at 0.48% of total loans. Total loans grew 3.2% annually to $14.8 billion, while deposits rose 5.1% to $19.3 billion.