Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (Nasdaq: AUB) has announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 23, 2026. The company will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly performance and business developments.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, this regional financial services firm operates primarily through its bank subsidiary, Atlantic Union Bank. It provides commercial and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.

For the first quarter of 2026, the company reported adjusted operating earnings of $0.89 per share. It achieved an adjusted operating return on average tangible common equity of 19.6%, an adjusted operating return on average assets of 1.41%, and an adjusted operating efficiency ratio of 49.9%. For the full year 2026, the company reaffirmed its prior guidance. It anticipates year-end loans to be between $29 billion and $30 billion, deposits between $31 billion and $32 billion, fully taxable equivalent net interest income of approximately $1.34 billion to $1.35 billion, and a net interest margin in the range of 3.90% to 4.00%.

Strategic Initiatives and Recent Developments

The company has continued to advance several strategic initiatives this year. The integration of Sandy Spring Bancorp has been completed successfully, with final goodwill determined at $541 million. The measurement period for the acquisition concluded on March 31, and no further merger-related costs from this transaction are expected. The company has also accelerated its expansion efforts in the North Carolina market.

On the governance front, shareholders approved amendments to the company's charter at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5. These amendments eliminated supermajority voting requirements related to the removal of directors and future charter amendments. Additionally, the Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $250 million of common stock, effective until May 5, 2027.

Analyst Perspective and Expectations

Analysts currently assign AUB stock a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," with an average price target of approximately $43.88. Earnings per share for the second quarter are projected to be $0.91.