Regions Financial 10-Q 2026-03-31

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

or

Commission File Number: 001-34034

(800) 734-4667

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As of May 6, 2026 there were 853,379,538 shares of the issuer's common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding.

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

Glossary of Defined Terms

Agencies - collectively, FNMA and GNMA.

ACL - Allowance for credit losses.

ALCO - Asset/Liability Management Committee.

Allowance - Allowance for credit losses.

AOCI - Accumulated other comprehensive income.

ASU - Accounting Standards Update.

ATM - Automated teller machine.

Bank - Regions Bank.

Basel III - Basel Committee's 2010 Regulatory Capital Framework (Third Accord).

Basel III Endgame - New rules for capital requirements that include broad-based changes to the risk-weighting framework that were proposed by U.S. federal regulators in 2023.

Basel III Rules - Final capital rules adopting the Basel III capital framework approved by U.S. federal regulators in 2013.

Basel Committee - Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

Board - The Company’s Board of Directors.

CCAR - Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review.

CET1 - Common Equity Tier 1.

CFPB - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CME Term SOFR - Chicago Mercantile Exchange published term Secured Overnight Financing Rate.

Company - Regions Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries.

CPI - Consumer price index.

CPR - Constant (or Conditional) prepayment rate.

DPD - Days past due.

DUS - Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing.

EVE - Economic Value of Equity.

Exchange Act - Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

FDIC - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Federal Reserve - The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

FHA - Federal Housing Administration.

FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank.

FICO - Fair Isaac Corporation.

FICO scores - Personal credit scores based on the model introduced by the Fair Isaac Corporation.

FOMC - Federal Open Market Committee.

GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the US.

GDP - Gross domestic product.

GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association.

HPI - Housing price index.

IRS - Internal Revenue Service.

IRE - Investor Real Estate.

ISDA - International Swaps and Derivatives Association.

LROC - Liquidity Risk Oversight Committee.

LTV - Loan to value.

MBS - Mortgage-backed securities.

MSAs - Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

MSR - Mortgage servicing right.

OAS - Option-adjusted spread.

OCI - Other comprehensive income.

R&S - Reasonable and supportable.

REITs - Real estate investment trust.

SCB - Stress Capital Buffer.

SEC - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

SERP - Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate.

U.S. - United States.

U.S. Treasury - The United States Department of the Treasury.

UTB - Unrecognized tax benefits.

VIE - Variable interest entity.

Visa - The Visa, U.S.A. Inc. card association or its affiliates, collectively.

PART I

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factor Summary

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other periodic reports filed by Regions Financial Corporation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf to analysts, investors, the media and others, may include forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms “Regions,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” as used herein mean collectively Regions Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries when or where appropriate. The words “future,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “objectives,” “estimates,” “expects,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “could,” “should,” “can,” and similar terms, expressions, and graphics often signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond our control. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information, but rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Those statements are based on general assumptions and are subject to various risks, and because they also relate to the future, they are likewise subject to inherent uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, those described below:

• Our businesses have been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.

• Fluctuations in market interest rates, including the level and shape of the yield curve, may adversely affect our performance.

• If we experience greater credit losses in our loan portfolios than anticipated, our earnings may be materially adversely affected.

• Any future reductions in our credit ratings may increase our funding costs and place limitations on business activities.

• Changes in the soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us.

• We may suffer losses if the value of collateral declines in stressed market conditions.

• Ineffective liquidity management could adversely affect our financial results and condition.

• Loss of deposits or a change in deposit mix could increase our funding costs.

• We rely on the mortgage secondary market to manage various risks.

• We are at risk of a variety of systems failures or errors and cyber-attacks or other similar incidents that could adversely affect customer experience and our business and financial performance.

• We are subject to complex and evolving laws, regulations, rules, standards and contractual obligations regarding privacy and cybersecurity, which could increase the cost of doing business, compliance risks and potential liability.

• We will continually encounter technological change and must effectively anticipate, develop and implement new technology.

• The development and use of AI presents risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business.

• Industry competition, including competition from decentralized finance platforms, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies could disrupt our business model and adversely affect our revenues, market share or liquidity.

• Our operations are concentrated primarily in the South, Midwest and Texas, and adverse changes in the economic conditions in this region can adversely affect our financial results and condition.

• Weakness in the residential real estate markets could adversely affect our performance.

• Weakness in the commercial real estate markets could adversely affect our performance.

• Risks associated with home equity products where we are in a second lien position could adversely affect our performance.

• Weakness in commodity businesses could adversely affect our performance.

• An outbreak or escalation of hostilities between countries or within a country or region could have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and on our businesses.

• We are subject to a variety of operational risks, including the risk of fraud or theft by internal or external parties, which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

• We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.

• We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about clients and counterparties.

• We are exposed to risk of environmental liability when we take title to property.

• We can be negatively affected if we fail to identify and address operational risks associated with the introduction of or changes to products, services and delivery platforms.

• Enhanced regulatory and other standards for the oversight of vendors and other service providers can result in higher costs and other potential exposures.

• We are, and may in the future be, subject to claims and litigation calling into question our right to use the intellectual property underlying certain technology in our business.

• Weather-related events, pandemics and other natural or man-made disasters could cause a disruption in our operations or lead to other consequences that could adversely impact our financial results and condition. These impacts could be intensified by climate change. Heightening focus on climate change may also carry transition risks that could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.

• We are subject to sociopolitical risks that could adversely affect our business, reputation and the trading price of our common stock.

• Damage to our reputation could significantly harm our businesses.

• We are, and may in the future be, subject to litigation, investigations and governmental proceedings that may result in liabilities adversely affecting our financial condition, business or results of operations or in reputational harm.

• We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, which could have an adverse impact on our operations and our business model.

• We are subject to a variety of risks in connection with any sale of loans we may conduct.

• We may be subject to more stringent capital and liquidity requirements.

• Rulemaking changes and regulatory initiatives implemented by the CFPB may result in higher regulatory and compliance costs that may adversely affect our results of operations.

• We are subject to numerous laws designed to protect consumers, including the CRA and fair lending laws, and a failure to comply with these laws could lead to a wide variety of penalties and other sanctions.

• We may not be able to complete future acquisitions, may not be successful in realizing the benefits of any future acquisitions that are completed or may choose not to pursue acquisition opportunities we might find beneficial.

• Increases in FDIC insurance assessments may adversely affect our earnings.

• Unfavorable results from ongoing stress analyses may adversely affect our ability to retain customers or compete for new business opportunities.

• We are a holding company and depend on our subsidiaries for dividends, distributions and other payments.

• We may not pay dividends on shares of our capital stock.

• Anti-takeover and banking laws and certain agreements and charter provisions may adversely affect share value.

• Our amended and restated by-laws designate (i) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our shareholders and (ii) the federal district courts of the United States as the sole and exclusive forum for any action asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, which could limit our shareholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with our company or our company’s directors, officers or other employees.

• We face substantial legal and operational risks in our safeguarding and other processing of personal information.

• Differences in regulation can affect our ability to compete effectively.

• Our businesses may be adversely affected if we are unable to hire and retain qualified employees.

• Our operations rely on our ability, and the ability of key external parties, to maintain appropriately staffed workforces, and on the competence, trustworthiness, health and safety of employees.

• Our reported financial results depend on management’s selection of accounting methods and certain assumptions and estimates.

• If the models that we use in our business perform poorly or provide inadequate information, our business or results of operations may be adversely affected.

• Changes in our accounting policies or in accounting standards could materially affect how we report our financial results and condition.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them.

See also the reports filed with the SEC, including the discussion under the “Risk Factors” section of Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in Regions’ subsequent filings with the SEC.

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

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INTRODUCTION

The following discussion and analysis is part of Regions Financial Corporation’s (“Regions” or the “Company”) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes that appear in Part I, Item 1 of this report. In addition, this discussion and analysis updates the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was previously filed with the SEC. This financial information is presented to aid in understanding Regions’ financial position and results of operations and should be read together with the financial information contained in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K. See Note 1 "Basis of Presentation" and Note 13 "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" to those consolidated financial statements for further detail. The emphasis of this discussion will be on the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 for the consolidated statements of income. For the consolidated balance sheets, the emphasis of this discussion will be on the balances as of March 31, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025.

This discussion and analysis contains statements that may be considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See pages 6 through 8 for additional information regarding forward-looking statements.

CORPORATE PROFILE

Regions is a financial holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama operating in the South, Midwest and Texas. In addition, Regions operates several offices delivering specialty capabilities in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Salt Lake City, and other locations nationwide. Regions provides financial solutions for a wide range of clients including retail and mortgage banking services, commercial banking services and wealth and investment services. Further, Regions and its subsidiaries deliver other specialty capabilities including merger and acquisition advisory services, capital markets solutions, home improvement lending, investment advisory services, equipment financing for commercial clients and small business customers, low income housing tax credit corporate fund syndication and asset management, financing to CRA-qualified customers, investment and insurance products, broker-dealer services to commercial clients, and others.

Regions conducts its banking operations through Regions Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System. At March 31, 2026, Regions operated 1,246 total branch outlets. Regions carries out its strategies and derives its profitability from three reportable business segments: Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank, and Wealth Management, with the remainder in Other. See Note 11 "Business Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements for more information regarding Regions’ segment reporting structure.

Regions’ business strategy is focused on providing a competitive mix of products and services, delivering quality customer service, and continuing to develop and optimize distribution channels that include a branch distribution network with offices in convenient locations, as well as electronic and mobile banking.

Regions’ profitability, like that of many other financial institutions, is dependent on its ability to generate revenue from net interest income as well as non-interest income sources. Net interest income is primarily the difference between the interest income Regions receives on interest-earning assets, such as loans, leases, investment securities and cash balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank, and the interest expense Regions pays on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits and borrowings. Regions’ net interest income is impacted by the size and mix of its balance sheet components and the interest rate spread between interest earned on its assets and interest paid on its liabilities. Non-interest income includes fees from service charges on deposit accounts, card and ATM fees, mortgage servicing and secondary marketing, investment management and trust activities, capital markets and other customer services which Regions provides. Results of operations are also affected by the provision for credit losses and non-interest expenses such as salaries and employee benefits, equipment and software expenses, occupancy, professional, legal and regulatory expenses, FDIC insurance assessments, and other operating expenses, as well as income taxes.

Economic conditions, competition, new legislation and related rules impacting regulation of the financial services industry and the monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal government significantly affect most, if not all, financial institutions, including Regions. Lending and deposit activities and fee income generation are influenced by levels of business spending and investment, consumer income, consumer spending and savings, capital market activities, and competition among financial institutions, as well as customer preferences, interest rate conditions, inflation and prevailing market rates on competing products in Regions’ market areas.

FIRST QUARTER OVERVIEW

Economic Environment in Regions' Banking Markets

Regions utilized its internal March baseline forecast to calculate the ACL as of March 31, 2026. Refer to the "Economic forecast and qualitative adjustments" discussion in the "Allowance" section for further detail.

First Quarter Results

Regions reported net income available to common shareholders of $539 million or $0.62 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income available to common shareholders of $465 million or $0.51 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.

Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis) totaled $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, which increased $55 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. The net interest margin (taxable-equivalent basis) was 3.67 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 15 basis point increase from the same period in 2025. The increases in net interest income and margin were driven primarily by lower total funding costs which more than offset modest loan yield declines supported by hedges. Additionally, net interest income and margin benefited from fixed-rate asset turnover and securities repositioning executed in prior periods. Refer to the related discussion below Table 17 "Consolidated Average Daily Balances and Yield/Rate Analysis" for further detail.

The provision for credit losses totaled $91 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $124 million in the first quarter of 2025. Net charge-offs totaled $130 million, or 0.54 percent of average loans, in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $123 million, or 0.52 percent of average loans, in the first quarter of 2025. This increase reflected charge-offs that were already reserved for related to previously identified portfolios of interest. The allowance as a percent of total loans, net, decreased to 1.68 percent at March 31, 2026, compared to 1.76 percent at December 31, 2025 due to asset quality improvement. Refer to the "Allowance" section for further detail.

Non-interest income was $625 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $590 million in the first quarter of 2025 primarily driven by a decline in securities losses associated with repositioning activity between the two periods. Additionally, investment management and trust fee income, capital markets income, bank-owned life insurance, and investment services income increased. See Table 22 "Non-Interest Income" for further details.

Non-interest expense was $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026 which increased $29 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and benefits, equipment and software, and professional, legal and regulatory expenses. These increases were p

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The information presented in the "Market Risk" section of Part 1, Item 2 is incorporated herein by reference.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Regions maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Regions files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Regions’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, there were no changes in Regions’ internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Regions’ internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information presented in the Legal Contingencies section of Note 12 "Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in Part I. Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference.

There are no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Regions' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information regarding issuer purchases of equity securities during the first quarter of 2026. All of these shares were immediately retired upon repurchase and therefore were not included in treasury stock.

(1) Average price paid does not reflect the one percent excise tax charged on public company share repurchases.

(2) On December 10, 2025, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of the Company's common stock for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and extending through December 31, 2027.

Securities Trading Plans of Section 16 Officers and Directors

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, none of our officers or directors adopted or terminated a contract, instruction or written plan for the sale or purchase of our securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1 or that constituted a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).

The following is a list of exhibits including items incorporated by reference

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.