Piper Sandler maintains Overweight rating on Atlantic Union Bankshares, $45 price target

Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) presented its Q3 results and 2026 outlook, targeting loans of $29.0–30.0B and deposits of $31.0–32.0B by year-end 2026. The company expects net interest income of $1.32–1.33B and a net interest margin of 3.90–3.95%. Q3 saw 9.6% loan growth, 1.5% deposit growth, and $0.96 adjusted EPS. AUB repurchased $62.5M in stock and paid a $0.37 dividend.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB) reported Q3 2026 earnings with strong loan growth (9.6% annualized) driven by commercial and industrial, and construction lending. Credit quality improved with non-performing assets declining to 37 basis points. Net interest margin fell 6 basis points to 3.88% due to higher funding costs. The company repurchased $62.5 million of common stock and plans to expand in North Carolina. Higher interest rates may slow new construction lending.

UNION BANKSHARES INC (UNB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 For Immediate Release Contact: Investor Relations (802) 888-0982 Union Bankshares Announces Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and Declares Quarterly Dividend Morrisville, VT October 21, 2026 - Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ - UNB) today

Atlantic Union (AUB) reported Q3 2026 earnings with healthy loan growth (8.6% annualized), strong credit quality, and modestly increased adjusted operating earnings. Net interest income rose $3.4M, while funding costs increased. The company is expanding in North Carolina with new branches and commercial banking teams. Management expects full-year loan growth toward the lower end of high single digits and maintained a focus on profitable growth and shareholder returns.

Atlantic Union Bankshares reported Q3 2026 earnings with 9.6% annualized loan growth, driven by C&I and construction lending. The bank plans North Carolina expansion and expects Q4 net interest margin to expand to 3.90-3.95%. Full-year loan growth is projected in the high single digits, with net charge-offs guided below 5 basis points. Management highlighted strong asset quality but noted potential headwinds from higher rates and competition for deposits.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.96 per share, matching expectations. Loan growth was strong at 8.6% annualized, but net interest margin compressed to 3.88% due to higher funding costs. Net income was $133.7M, down 15.4% from Q2. The stock rose 0.72% post-earnings, with a 3.92% dividend yield.