Old National expects 2026 EPS growth exceeding 15% while targeting 6% to 8% loan growth and exhausting $177M of buybacks (NASDAQ:ONB)

Old National Bancorp (ONB) reported Q3 2026 EPS of $0.66, with record net income and adjusted diluted EPS. The company expects 2026 EPS growth over 15%, targeting 6%-8% loan growth and $177M in buybacks. CEO James Ryan highlighted healthy growth.

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Published Oct 21, 2026, 6:57 PM UTC
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AlphAI market briefEarnings
Primary signal
$ONB
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$ONB
Relevance
7/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on seekingalpha.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ONBBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat may attract short-term buying and support the stock's momentum.

02

Market read

The earnings release provides fresh data that could influence trading decisions on ONB and peers.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from interest-rate environment could temper upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Old National Bancorp reported a record quarter, highlighting EPS growth and efficiency improvements.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ONBBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with record EPS of $0.66 and strong growth metrics.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as market prices in record EPS and growth

Evidence & confidence

First report of earnings shows better-than-expected results, which typically supports a price rise.

Market effects

Strong earnings may boost sentiment for regional banks.

Positive for Midwestern banking sector.

Limited to U.S. regional banking niche.

Counterpoint

If the market had already priced in strong growth, the surprise may be muted.

Key entities

  • Old National Bancorp

    Regional bank reporting Q3 2026 results.

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Old National Bancorp (ONB) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EPS

Old National Bancorp (ONB) reported Q3 2026 record EPS of $0.66, net income, and adjusted diluted EPS. Deposits grew 11% annualized, with $1B in organic increases. Credit quality remained strong, but net interest margin declined due to higher funding costs. The company expects full-year net interest income at the lower end of its range and mid-single-digit loan growth in Q4. Management discussed capital levels, M&A appetite, and expense outlook.

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Old National (ONB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Old National (ONB) reported Q3 2026 earnings per share of $0.66, with record earnings driven by strong deposit and loan growth, stable credit, and disciplined expense management. The company added 26 relationship managers and expanded in key markets. It maintained a CET1 ratio above 11% and returned $100 million to shareholders through buybacks. Loan growth was 3% annualized, led by commercial portfolios, while deposit growth was 11% annualized.

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What Old National Bancorp (ONB) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

Old National Bancorp (ONB) reported Q3 earnings, noting 3% annualized loan growth and 4% net interest income growth. Management expects Q4 net interest income to rise above $592M and margin to improve slightly. Credit quality remained stable, and the company repurchased $100M in shares. ONB maintained its 2026 guidance, including 15% EPS growth and 6-8% loan growth. The company is focusing on organic growth and talent investments.