Regions Financial Corporation (RF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call

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small number of regional banks operating on a true modern core platform, something we believe will strengthen our competitive position. We launched a new native mobile app that's performing exceptionally well, earning a 4.9 out of 5 star rating in the App Store. And we continue to invest growth and expand the use of both traditional and generative AI across the company. Our transformation touches every layer of our technology stack and every business channel and support function. We feel good about where we are and the opportunities ahead. At the same time, we've remained disciplined and focused on the fundamentals. Loan growth was challenged in 2025. Large corporate customers took advantage of very attractive financing opportunities in the capital markets and paid down debt. Our commitment to ongoing portfolio management and focus on risk-adjusted returns also drove reductions in loans outstanding as we exited certain portfolios and relationships. However, our net interest income continued to benefit from fixed asset turnover and prudent funding cost management. and we expect those tailwinds to persist. We grew adjusted non-interest income by 5% in 2025, as our wealth management and corporate bank businesses achieved another year of record fee income. Treasury management products and services achieved a second consecutive record, while capital markets posted its second best year ever. We managed expenses prudently, producing 140 basis points of adjusted positive operating leverage. And we grew capital, increasing tangible book value per share by 20%, while returning $2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. In summary, we delivered solid financial results through focused strategic execution, advancing our modernization agenda, strengthening ou...