Biggest changeDuring 2023, significant items impacting earnings of $91.9 million (see Table 1) were recognized. 44 Table of Contents The major categories of the Consolidated Statements of Income and their respective impact to the increase (decrease) in net income are presented in the following table: TABLE 2 Year Ended December 31 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023 Net interest income $ 1,280,443 $ 1,316,504 $ (36,061) (2.7) % Provision for credit losses 79,776 71,754 8,022 11.2 Non-interest income 316,395 254,332 62,063 24.4 Non-interest expense 961,339 915,436 45,903 5.0 Income taxes 90,391 98,795 (8,404) (8.5) Net income 465,332 484,851 (19,519) (4.0) Less: Preferred stock dividends 6,005 8,041 (2,036) (25.3) Net income available to common shareholders $ 459,327 $ 476,810 $ (17,483) (3.7) % Earnings per common share – Basic $ 1.27 $ 1.32 $ (0.05) (3.8) % Earnings per common share – Diluted 1.27 1.31 (0.04) (3.1) Cash dividends per common share 0.48 0.48 — — The following table presents selected financial ratios and other relevant data used to analyze our performance: TABLE 3 Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 Return on average equity 7.59 % 8.29 % Return on average tangible common equity (1) 13.21 15.45 Return on average assets 0.99 1.09 Return on average tangible assets (1) 1.08 1.19 Book value per common share $ 17.52 $ 16.56 Tangible book value per common share (1) 10.49 9.47 Equity to assets 12.96 % 13.11 % Average equity to average assets 13.10 13.12 Common equity to assets 12.96 12.88 Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) 8.18 7.79 Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 10.58 10.04 Dividend payout ratio 38.03 36.51 (1) Non-GAAP 45 Table of Contents The following table provides information regarding the average balances and yields earned on interest-earning assets (non-GAAP) and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities: TABLE 4 Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Assets Interest-bearing deposits with banks $ 1,016,253 $ 42,894 4.22 % $ 1,053,176 $ 40,860 3.88 % $ 2,174,415 $ 24,005 1.10 % Federal funds sold — — — — — — 500 29 5.81 Taxable investment securities (1) 6,189,126 194,815 3.15 6,099,052 148,374 2.43 6,126,544 115,956 1.89 Tax-exempt investment securities (1) (2) 1,027,913 35,453 3.45 1,052,416 36,476 3.46 1,010,819 34,508 3.41 Loans held for sale 213,210 16,469 7.72 131,985 9,496 7.19 189,360 8,151 4.30 Loans and leases (2) (3) 33,320,176 1,974,205 5.92 31,372,574 1,749,786 5.58 27,829,166 1,113,593 4.00 Total interest-earning assets (2) 41,766,678 2,263,836 5.42 39,709,203 1,984,992 5.00 37,330,804 1,296,242 3.47 Cash and due from banks 400,194 435,271 429,741 Allowance for credit losses (419,291) (409,342) (377,252) Premises and equipment 493,820 456,844 405,023 Other assets 4,571,166 4,417,627 4,166,392 Total assets $ 46,812,567 $ 44,609,603 $ 41,954,708 Liabilities Deposits: Interest-bearing demand $ 15,204,358 416,860 2.74 $ 14,296,571 283,914 1.99 $ 14,951,905 78,599 0.53 Savings 3,314,905 39,926 1.20 3,766,920 37,338 0.99 3,976,285 8,512 0.21 Certificates and other time 6,929,342 297,183 4.29 5,176,674 173,680 3.36 3,004,482 21,410 0.71 Total interest-bearing deposits 25,448,605 753,969 2.96 23,240,165 494,932 2.13 21,932,672 108,521 0.49 Short-term borrowings 2,057,597 99,055 4.80 2,075,751 77,883 3.75 1,427,361 24,535 1.72 Long-term borrowings 2,292,523 118,683 5.18 1,685,554 83,332 4.94 836,154 32,118 3.84 Total interest-bearing liabilities 29,798,725 971,707 3.26 27,001,470 656,147 2.43 24,196,187 165,174 0.68 Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 9,897,298 10,900,280 11,639,499 Total deposits and borrowings 39,696,023 2.45 37,901,750 1.73 35,835,686 0.46 Other liabilities 984,198 856,771 643,179 Total liabilities 40,680,221 38,758,521 36,478,865 Shareholders’ equity 6,132,346 5,851,082 5,475,843 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 46,812,567 $ 44,609,603 $ 41,954,708 Net interest-earning assets $ 11,967,953 $ 12,707,733 $ 13,134,617 Net interest income (FTE) (2) 1,292,129 1,328,845 1,131,068 Tax-equivalent adjustment (11,686) (12,341) (11,288) Net interest income $ 1,280,443 $ 1,316,504 $ 1,119,780 Net interest spread 2.16 % 2.57 % 2.79 % Net interest margin (2) 3.09 % 3.35 % 3.03 % (1) The average balances and yields earned on securities are based on historical cost.
Biggest changeThe following table presents selected financial ratios and other relevant data used to analyze our performance: TABLE 3 Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 Return on average equity 8.66 % 7.59 % Return on average tangible common equity (1) 14.42 13.21 Return on average assets 1.15 0.99 Return on average tangible assets (1) 1.24 1.08 Equity to assets 13.46 12.96 Average equity to average assets 13.27 13.10 Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) 8.89 8.18 CET1 capital ratio 11.36 10.58 Dividend payout ratio 30.83 38.03 Book value per common share $ 18.92 $ 17.52 Tangible book value per common share (1) 11.87 10.49 (1) Non-GAAP 44 Table of Contents The following table provides information regarding the average balances and yields earned on interest-earning assets (non-GAAP) and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities: TABLE 4 Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Rate Assets Interest-bearing deposits with banks $ 1,738,835 $ 69,958 4.02 % $ 1,016,253 $ 42,894 4.22 % $ 1,053,176 $ 40,860 3.88 % Taxable investment securities (1) 6,586,431 231,135 3.51 6,189,126 194,815 3.15 6,099,052 148,374 2.43 Tax-exempt investment securities (1) (2) 1,004,803 35,007 3.48 1,027,913 35,453 3.45 1,052,416 36,476 3.46 Loans held for sale 272,587 19,790 7.26 213,210 16,469 7.72 131,985 9,496 7.19 Loans and leases (2) (3) 34,590,865 1,981,957 5.73 33,320,176 1,974,205 5.92 31,372,574 1,749,786 5.58 Total interest-earning assets (2) 44,193,521 2,337,847 5.29 41,766,678 2,263,836 5.42 39,709,203 1,984,992 5.00 Cash and due from banks 398,313 400,194 435,271 Allowance for credit losses (437,404) (419,291) (409,342) Premises and equipment 554,540 493,820 456,844 Other assets 4,514,166 4,571,166 4,417,627 Total assets $ 49,223,136 $ 46,812,567 $ 44,609,603 Liabilities Deposits: Interest-bearing demand $ 17,337,972 439,467 2.53 $ 15,204,358 416,860 2.74 $ 14,296,571 283,914 1.99 Savings 3,129,059 29,943 0.96 3,314,905 39,926 1.20 3,766,920 37,338 0.99 Certificates and other time 7,344,944 267,655 3.64 6,929,342 297,183 4.29 5,176,674 173,680 3.36 Total interest-bearing deposits 27,811,975 737,065 2.65 25,448,605 753,969 2.96 23,240,165 494,932 2.13 Short-term borrowings 1,651,597 67,891 4.09 2,057,597 99,055 4.80 2,075,751 77,883 3.75 Long-term borrowings 2,502,234 124,829 4.99 2,292,523 118,683 5.18 1,685,554 83,332 4.94 Total interest-bearing liabilities 31,965,806 929,785 2.91 29,798,725 971,707 3.26 27,001,470 656,147 2.43 Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 9,847,253 9,897,298 10,900,280 Total deposits and borrowings 41,813,059 2.22 39,696,023 2.45 37,901,750 1.73 Other liabilities 878,912 984,198 856,771 Total liabilities 42,691,971 40,680,221 38,758,521 Shareholders’ equity 6,531,165 6,132,346 5,851,082 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 49,223,136 $ 46,812,567 $ 44,609,603 Net interest-earning assets $ 12,227,715 $ 11,967,953 $ 12,707,733 Net interest income (FTE) (2) 1,408,062 1,292,129 1,328,845 Tax-equivalent adjustment (12,307) (11,686) (12,341) Net interest income $ 1,395,755 $ 1,280,443 $ 1,316,504 Net interest spread 2.38 % 2.16 % 2.57 % Net interest margin (2) 3.19 % 3.09 % 3.35 % (1) The average balances and yields earned on investment securities are based on historical cost.
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Forward-looking statements may relate to various matters, including our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, business or industry, and usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, such as “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believes,” “can,” “continues,” “could,” “enable,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “plans,” “positioned,” “potential,” “projects,” “remains,” “should,” “target,” “trend,” “will,” “would,” or similar words or expressions or variations thereof, and the negative thereof, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Our market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. As of December 31, 2024, we had 349 branches throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
Our market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. As of December 31, 2025, we had 355 branches throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
Factors that might cause such differences, include, but are not limited to: • the credit risk associated with the substantial amount of commercial loans and leases in our loan portfolio; • the volatility of the mortgage banking business; • changes in market interest rates and the unpredictability of monetary, tax and other policies of government agencies; • the impact of changes in interest rates on the value of our securities portfolios; • changes in our ability to obtain liquidity as and when needed to fund our obligations as they come due, including as a result of adverse changes to our credit ratings; • the risk associated with uninsured deposit account balances; • regulatory limits on our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries and pay dividends to our shareholders; • our ability to recruit and retain qualified banking professionals; • the financial soundness of other financial institutions and the impact of volatility in the banking sector on us; • changes and instability in economic conditions and financial markets, in the regions in which we operate or otherwise, including a contraction of economic activity; • our ability to continue to invest in technological improvements as they become appropriate or necessary; • any interruption in or breach in security of our information systems, or other cybersecurity risks; • risks associated with reliance on third-party vendors; • risks associated with the use of models, estimations and assumptions in our business; • the effects of adverse weather events and public health emergencies; • the risks associated with acquiring other banks and financial services business, including integration into our existing operations; • the extensive federal and state regulation, supervision and examination governing almost every aspect of our operations, and potential expenses associated with complying with such regulations; • our ability to comply with the consent orders entered into by FNBPA with the DOJ and the North Carolina State Department of Justice, and related costs and potential reputational harm; • changes in federal, state or local tax rules and regulations or interpretations, or accounting policies, standards and interpretations; 37 Table of Contents • the effects of climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives; and • any reputation, credit, interest rate, market, operational, litigation, legal, liquidity, regulatory and compliance risk resulting from developments related to any of the risks discussed above.
Factors that might cause such differences, include, but are not limited to: • the credit risk associated with the substantial amount of commercial loans and leases in our loan portfolio; • the volatility of the mortgage banking business; • changes in market interest rates, U.S. federal government shutdowns and the unpredictability of monetary, tax and other policies of government agencies, including tariffs or the imposition of new tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, or threats of such actions; • the impact of changes in interest rates on the value of our investment securities portfolios; • changes in our ability to obtain liquidity as and when needed to fund our obligations as they come due, including as a result of adverse changes to our credit ratings; • the risk associated with uninsured deposit account balances; • regulatory limits on our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries and pay dividends to our shareholders; • our ability to recruit and retain qualified banking professionals; • the financial soundness of other financial institutions and the impact of volatility in the banking sector on us; • changes and instability in economic conditions and financial markets, in the regions in which we operate or otherwise, including a contraction of economic activity, economic downturn or uncertainty and international conflict; • our ability to continue to invest in technological improvements as they become appropriate or necessary; • any interruption in or breach in security of our information systems, or other cybersecurity risks; • risks associated with reliance on third-party vendors and AI; • risks associated with the use of models, estimations and assumptions in our business; • the effects of adverse weather events and public health emergencies; • the risks associated with acquiring other banks and financial services businesses, including integration into our existing operations; • the extensive federal and state regulations, supervision and examination governing almost every aspect of our operations, and potential expenses associated with complying with such regulations; • our ability to comply with the consent orders entered into by FNBPA with the DOJ and the North Carolina State Department of Justice, and related costs and potential reputational harm; • changes in federal, state or local tax rules and regulations or interpretations, or accounting policies, standards and interpretations; • the effects of climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives; and • any reputation, credit, interest rate, market, operational, litigation, legal, liquidity, regulatory and compliance risk resulting from developments related to any of the risks discussed above.
TABLE 34 Operating net income available to common shareholders Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net income available to common shareholders $ 459,327 $ 476,810 $ 431,068 Preferred dividend at redemption 3,995 — — Merger-related expense — 2,215 45,259 Tax benefit of merger-related expense — (465) (9,504) Provision expense related to acquisitions — — 28,515 Tax benefit of provision expense related to acquisitions — — (5,988) Branch consolidation costs 1,194 — 7,016 Tax benefit of branch consolidation costs (251) — (1,473) FDIC special assessment 5,212 29,938 — Tax benefit of FDIC special assessment (1,095) (6,287) — Realized loss on investment securities restructuring 33,980 67,354 — Tax benefit of realized loss on investment securities restructuring (7,136) (14,144) — Software impairment 3,690 — — Tax benefit of software impairment (775) — — Loss related to indirect auto loan sales 8,969 16,687 — Tax benefit of loss related to indirect auto loan sales (1,883) (3,504) — Operating net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP) $ 505,227 $ 568,604 $ 494,893 The table above shows how operating net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP) is derived from amounts reported in our financial statements.
TABLE 33 Operating net income available to common shareholders Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net income available to common shareholders $ 565,387 $ 459,327 $ 476,810 Preferred dividend at redemption — 3,995 — FNB Foundation contribution 20,000 — — Tax benefit of FNB Foundation contribution (4,200) — — Merger-related expense — — 2,215 Tax benefit of merger-related expense — — (465) Branch consolidation costs — 1,194 — Tax benefit of branch consolidation costs — (251) — FDIC special assessment (5,647) 5,212 29,938 Tax expense (benefit) of FDIC special assessment 1,186 (1,095) (6,287) Realized loss on investment securities restructuring — 33,980 67,354 Tax benefit of realized loss on investment securities restructuring — (7,136) (14,144) Software impairment — 3,690 — Tax benefit of software impairment — (775) — Loss related to indirect auto loan sales — 8,969 16,687 Tax benefit of loss related to indirect auto loan sales — (1,883) (3,504) Operating net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP) $ 576,726 $ 505,227 $ 568,604 The table above shows how operating net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP) is derived from amounts reported in our financial statements.
For additional information relating to the allowance and provision for credit losses, refer to the Allowance for Credit Losses section of this MD&A. 48 Table of Contents Non-Interest Income The breakdown of non-interest income for the years 2022 through 2024 is presented in the following table: TABLE 7 2024 vs 2023 2023 vs 2022 (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change % Change 2022 $ Change % Change Service charges $ 90,996 $ 81,892 $ 9,104 11.1 % $ 86,895 $ (5,003) (5.8) % Interchange and card transaction fees 51,539 52,752 (1,213) (2.3) 50,803 1,949 3.8 Trust services 45,576 42,490 3,086 7.3 39,033 3,457 8.9 Insurance commissions and fees 22,370 23,104 (734) (3.2) 24,253 (1,149) (4.7) Securities commissions and fees 31,005 27,734 3,271 11.8 23,715 4,019 16.9 Capital markets income 24,239 27,103 (2,864) (10.6) 35,295 (8,192) (23.2) Mortgage banking operations 27,380 20,692 6,688 32.3 20,646 46 0.2 Dividends on non-marketable equity securities 25,046 21,262 3,784 17.8 11,953 9,309 77.9 Bank owned life insurance 16,741 11,945 4,796 40.2 11,942 3 — Net securities gains (losses) (34,011) (67,432) 33,421 n/m 48 (67,480) n/m Other 15,514 12,790 2,724 21.3 18,970 (6,180) (32.6) Total non-interest income $ 316,395 $ 254,332 $ 62,063 24.4 % $ 323,553 $ (69,221) (21.4) % n/m - not meaningful Total non-interest income increased $62.1 million, or 24.4%.
For additional information relating to the allowance and provision for credit losses, refer to the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases section of this MD&A. 47 Table of Contents Non-Interest Income The breakdown of non-interest income for the years 2023 through 2025 is presented in the following table: TABLE 7 2025 vs 2024 2024 vs 2023 (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 $ Change % Change Service charges $ 92,489 $ 90,996 $ 1,493 1.6 % $ 81,892 $ 9,104 11.1 % Interchange and card transaction fees 52,393 51,539 854 1.7 52,752 (1,213) (2.3) Trust services 47,849 45,576 2,273 5.0 42,490 3,086 7.3 Insurance commissions and fees 20,173 22,370 (2,197) (9.8) 23,104 (734) (3.2) Securities commissions and fees 35,699 31,005 4,694 15.1 27,734 3,271 11.8 Capital markets income 26,629 24,239 2,390 9.9 27,103 (2,864) (10.6) Mortgage banking operations 28,111 27,380 731 2.7 20,692 6,688 32.3 Dividends on non-marketable equity securities 23,521 25,046 (1,525) (6.1) 21,262 3,784 17.8 Bank owned life insurance 18,660 16,741 1,919 11.5 11,945 4,796 40.2 Net securities gains (losses) 58 (34,011) 34,069 n/m (67,432) 33,421 49.6 Other 23,710 15,514 8,196 52.8 12,790 2,724 21.3 Total non-interest income $ 369,292 $ 316,395 $ 52,897 16.7 % $ 254,332 $ 62,063 24.4 % n/m - not meaningful Total non-interest income for 2025 was a record level and increased $52.9 million, or 16.7%.
TABLE 41 Operating non-interest income Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Non-interest income $ 316,395 $ 254,332 Realized loss on investment securities restructuring 33,980 67,354 Operating non-interest income (non-GAAP) $ 350,375 $ 321,686 TABLE 42 Operating non-interest expense Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Non-interest expense $ 961,339 $ 915,436 Branch consolidations (1,194) — Merger-related — (2,215) FDIC special assessment (5,212) (29,938) Software impairment (3,690) — Loss related to indirect auto loan sales (8,969) (16,687) Operating non-interest expense (non-GAAP) $ 942,274 $ 866,596 73 Table of Contents Key Performance Indicator s TABLE 43 Efficiency ratio Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 (dollars in thousands) Non-interest expense $ 961,339 $ 915,436 $ 826,392 Less: Amortization of intangibles (17,495) (20,116) (13,868) Less: OREO expense (996) (1,515) (1,692) Less: Merger-related expense — (2,215) (45,259) Less: Branch consolidation costs (1,194) — (7,016) Less: FDIC special assessment (5,212) (29,938) — Less: Software impairment (3,690) — — Less: Loss related to indirect auto loan sales (8,969) (16,687) — Less: Tax credit-related project impairment (10,397) — — Adjusted non-interest expense $ 913,386 $ 844,965 $ 758,557 Net interest income $ 1,280,443 $ 1,316,504 $ 1,119,780 Taxable equivalent adjustment 11,686 12,341 11,288 Non-interest income 316,395 254,332 323,553 Less: Net securities (gains) losses 34,011 67,432 (48) Adjusted net interest income (FTE) + non-interest income $ 1,642,535 $ 1,650,609 $ 1,454,573 Efficiency ratio (FTE) (non-GAAP) 55.61 % 51.19 % 52.15 %
TABLE 39 Operating non-interest income Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Non-interest income $ 369,292 $ 316,395 $ 254,332 Realized loss on investment securities restructuring — 33,980 67,354 Operating non-interest income (non-GAAP) $ 369,292 $ 350,375 $ 321,686 70 Table of Contents TABLE 40 Operating non-interest expense Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Non-interest expense $ 1,009,740 $ 961,339 $ 915,436 FNB Foundation contribution (20,000) — — Branch consolidation costs — (1,194) — Merger-related — — (2,215) FDIC special assessment 5,647 (5,212) (29,938) Software impairment — (3,690) — Loss related to indirect auto loan sales — (8,969) (16,687) Operating non-interest expense (non-GAAP) $ 995,387 $ 942,274 $ 866,596 TABLE 41 Efficiency ratio Year Ended December 31 2025 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Non-interest expense $ 1,009,740 $ 961,339 $ 915,436 Less: Amortization of intangibles (15,841) (17,495) (20,116) Less: OREO expense (1,334) (996) (1,515) Less: FNB Foundation contribution (20,000) — — Less: Merger-related expense — — (2,215) Less: Branch consolidation costs — (1,194) — Add (Less): FDIC special assessment 5,647 (5,212) (29,938) Less: Software impairment — (3,690) — Less: Loss related to indirect auto loan sales — (8,969) (16,687) Less: Tax credit-related project impairment (4,442) (10,397) — Adjusted non-interest expense $ 973,770 $ 913,386 $ 844,965 Net interest income $ 1,395,755 $ 1,280,443 $ 1,316,504 Taxable equivalent adjustment 12,307 11,686 12,341 Non-interest income 369,292 316,395 254,332 Less: Net securities (gains) losses (58) 34,011 67,432 Adjusted net interest income (FTE) + non-interest income $ 1,777,296 $ 1,642,535 $ 1,650,609 Efficiency ratio (FTE) (non-GAAP) 54.79 % 55.61 % 51.19 %