BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug.  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with

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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Ranks Sixth Among Top-Performing Banks with between $10 Billion to $50 Billion in Assets

ServisFirst Bank earns top US bank ranking; ROAE and funding edge highlighted

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    <p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug.  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with</p>
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    <p>ServisFirst Bank, the SFBS subsidiary, was rated sixth among US banks with $10B-$50B in assets by American Banker. The bank posted a three-year average ROAE of 15.39% and a 2025 NIM of 3.12%, supported by a favorable funding mix and an investment-grade KBRA rating. The recognition reinforces SFBS&#039;s growth narrative in the Southeast and may attract near-term investor attention.</p>
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    <ul><li>ServisFirst Bank ranks sixth among US banks with $10B-$50B assets.</li><li>Three-year ROAE 15.39%; 2025 net interest margin 3.12%.</li><li>Assets exceed $18B; KBRA investment-grade rating with stable outlook.</li><li>Funding edge from low-cost deposits cited as a margin driver.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS)</strong>: Parent company; ranking support could drive investor sentiment and valuation.</li><li><strong>Capital Performance Group (N/A)</strong>: Provided ROAE-based ranking insights; highlights funding/margin drivers.</li><li><strong>KBRA (N/A)</strong>: Issued investment-grade ratings for ServisFirst Bank; supports credit quality perception.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News; highlights a performance ranking and financial metrics that influence SFBS&#039;s competitive positioning and investor perception.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>American Banker ranking could trigger a near-term SFBS re-rating.</li><li>ROAE and NIM metrics suggest margin resilience amid rate shifts.</li><li>Low-cost funding cited as a margin shield vs. peers.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Ranking: sixth among US banks with $10B-$50B assets.</li><li>Assets: &gt;$18B.</li><li>Three-year ROAE: 15.39%.</li><li>2025 net interest margin: 3.12%.</li><li>KBRA investment-grade rating with stable outlook since 2015.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish over 1–3 months as strong profitability and funding metrics support valuation.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug.  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vn3DBw0XxxM971_O8RZRLA2GGsqJJh_ABgm5-fiCS3EyuUAb5UmMGfLuW5n7sw9DzcHI1xRqBDhCGNcatsC9Ted9QBoypvBpwC6RkuxiFa4d6REtq8jYlhf3xz5Vqyie4V_69y_6JhUeY-wEriiphVSPXO0VZvM_Qq_tFCLUcOxOBa3xQUPaPlqCMbPr_PoxpvldAA72kVQb-Gig3OQs3isAVBdG_0-yUHw0jAf__sMngOSmGvPCCU1mLJSvwPuphjU1ZT8Wp_Octn0lFYR6rjk7cN2NambEvsw85oIJPKKxi50Ms9Jn7tajDhZwff4t9YWjyWLrHhF_Dxwpu1z7VOBrpYJDobFU2Pxc9QSQaUkEH85pAYxWNH-2QriwRKgSVBXKbeFlqv-qAHICH7iWfD7F0kA16mPlobF_QMcjWaifIc_j5d4pgQevm49zQp5Bqd0s4ERDnVSaBUhHDYW2yA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServisFirst Bank</a>, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFBS">SFBS</a>), is pleased to announce they have <strong>ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks</strong> with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, according to <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vBrUh2QiTZu8jhy796-9IAkl9NNPF0UuzjkUidWGcjol8-ybtGGfFsG0EhhWmGrd2re449UJBGX0MrgmO4DJj628ggbKr2FA-AslvLWoCmxfBC4L3xsxnkCNqPCvUL-HlpNCLKSGZWWLsSsc0hZwqwVUAjcdLwsYECXdXqENjl3_vARhsu48C9_2fNJNtUyHqTolwJiXUloI1VPE8k1d-_red_wCy40YNga6eBdT7n7SyXWyRIQluI0NTsXbFNmNTes4kbHVD4t0G5h0FqSClXi0hIlrpbDQVKdtf7CpZBLDsW17q9pmFrzmJBhQ5lenb6UGcMmgUCsbESa1XafjXknL3eRH6qRQbCdyzqNB4ei9kmmMoTvHydWjQ1PCwjP5lDQaKpxCZ_eH2R3cTIPk4Wqg7bjYYYTx16NKFtBQ4qzFpEgTQ2wIm3kCUESzz_AVhQVyYh0a-_Qg0Ek_i4bLCbVi7HnszwUZE08-wrKXFAOTC2BUZ_KYM19whb900oz3las6A_oHbZht8GtrDqhRTIZ3wtrvIOc-BlMCQQj1xOQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Banker&#39;s</a> annual list. The banks are ranked by the consulting firm <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BzAuTT43Delxma1Kx9i86DHirlO2c69FR56SsUTQXYdZ1RJNffDK9ZnaaEUZonZvJtzXmxKbxNA8-bErCWkUmn1r-1YsH7_NCcRNYNuXJxO-oomZoCnxEuIaerDw2LU1y5TgqxL5aZBK75EjVVNOvgQeFWig5c6Bdw7oyAX8H3EYj_YuJWOzVIgp6sAJVs8OhvnAorYBs8qDGIuh3zG5x-8D2xOiPy-HCxLIRE0ePpqbd-XGP3mDuH8pq2Bled7riHZWNYsoTA_WkK0Yt2HAEef0xKW3zcbvSf8Fw2aMO9J5nrfRVcuRe6_OCkXUAY771BYmGgGUa5GYwWZG1tvTgF-d5aEOkBoyoiky2-FfgwdH54GuMEU1kPyAiUf9vx90rPPsbWE76b1orGM7ihyzNOvAUIHZBVntP9pPpldU4VqfVtz-Cn1cXtAPWDXXPORu9g9Pct2HVhhIIPG2cs32oT-sJswGDz7mdqVZrBrTpSA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital Performance Group</a> based on their three-year average return on average equity, or ROAE, using data from year-end 2025. Previously, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. was ranked fifth based on year-end 2024 data.</p>  <p align="justify">"Being recognized among the country’s top-performing banks is a meaningful reflection of the consistency and commitment of our entire team," states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Chairman, President, and CEO. "Our performance is rooted in staying focused on our customers, making thoughtful decisions and maintaining the high standards we have set for ourselves since the Bank was founded. We are proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful for the trust our customers and shareholders continue to place in us. We remain focused on carrying that momentum forward as we grow and serve our markets."</p>  <p align="justify">ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., an $18 billion-asset institution, reported a three-year average ROAE of 15.39% and reported a 2025 net interest margin of 3.12%.</p>  <p align="justify">In the <em>American Banker</em> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=okiPWeMusoRuhlBHyiZR45koTSeCp_oxTqxwL1GOpaz47yuCs5Cm9YHSKbzQu-dYqYSiGm-cNlzoRPUGY5ycmR6VULoARi4tQqGWsQrOnACXJwR5JH0nc_Rvgh7ujh-PQV5ABURiLZ_2ILyAMmUXjnkIN4jVKHDl1jdrzQxWyBh1ZrWq_CstB2mFnIAGpZ9NnPiWjlmMzwmg5i1KIXjkiOcj6ClqSY7NCpvT60zyOGs3J_pcOCD3tj544sTsLwjA4EDqVhBzw7nHqzslfUaGrOSTKitGSyWoHktpZI5LpmVgAGE3DEw0YYEySMwT2mCjpyhFrI_H5m-MSfdewaVRsiPLrireeU6IZDdx6VJ0jnmjEJ7iy2JS4gyoWnwi8AVD5FgRhzqZp1wXcE13xkdrZz3nkkmYPfju_HFrW3N25kcnGxL1BQkuALjbriio6ut_Sejm-AMCObpo3PN0SAWiHU35HW156en6fYiMVs5wGOUBYIoDSGn6vl_WHCL04qMx0xN6sx2dXra_E0qxZ6A7Pg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a>, Claude Hanley, founder and partner at Capital Performance Group, said one of the biggest differences between the top-performing banks and the broader group was funding. The top 10 held a larger share of low-cost demand deposits, such as checking and money market accounts, giving them a cheaper source of funding for loans and helping preserve margins even as interest rates declined. Hanley also said there was no huge turnover among the top 10 performers, adding that the banks included in the ranking &#34;outperformed in almost every aspect.&#34;</p>  <p align="justify">As the only Alabama-based institution to rank in the top ten, ServisFirst Bank continues to strengthen its reputation as a high-performing, well-capitalized financial institution. This recognition underscores the Bank’s ability to deliver strong financial results in a competitive market, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals across the Southeast.</p>  <p align="justify">For more information regarding ServisFirst Bank’s recent American Banker ranking, please contact Krista Conlin at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-Tiw7MjoVIS8k-BBFy6Ynv98DR0TfSLFBOCz6ubRHkAIRXtbwcL_qskryGWm7lSCRFJiHDKABx137jSceyZg6AOncQRGuwbNOUbv6jeZ-BU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Krista@KCProjects.net</u></a>. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_DEjDXfn4kj1UzHntT2CFsnoJqGUWi2n8zWEgVz_TMnePwJyVszyvY9J-WP6Gi3IYpT7Pz4NfMJ4SxRv2IjkOqnp_w8C-pxii2isclofpNUt3_Ro9W08t0_x6475XDBbDNNP-t3Oy5y9SSuuDwnV1IUub-x_oAiu4FpHcR5uBJMOkRuJMxD-Qh9KBRKLzgMFF4pNGHkFgNzilkQZhr1k5_zfkdYEICNMdNlHibWeL8ZWURIFuRqAcOXymyw5R9Eo6t4ez_O96Wb9mDCyeNhTG671IoidMm85Vru_wT_PM4919qhtjWNMm4wfNw6rIvYL2uaN6HgYbZXJp9ygGhZERqShE0DLf8xufTpNlHNbbZHBCn09o1rv8wl4eXCCrY91HvvSfMCAqdDmH9VePUl-8hZa0LGxlhiVmx6e0-sXTn13nRj7MpsWwJrN_wpk3P7gzSfgw1_F1EUuKn5zFD7ZBEd7P1SZcxpqvbL7IHwFQYA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.servisfirstbank.com</a>.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK </strong></p>  <p align="justify">ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, treasury management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state-of-the-art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced that its assets exceed $18 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated treasury management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates. </p>  <p align="justify">ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment- grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies’ financial fundamentals. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_DEjDXfn4kj1UzHntT2CFnTOPHCgdEATwEM9fJVrKaJk3YlUP2rsVBByx_jYg_B7teibRGxeHFw2QqvCYZetjt92In5p8Vl_E9mNRE3BGq-SMUvzN9lknAql0QDY-We-qhe6yKkHzf56b0ZJ_f-JEswUC_EEOTL4mTFx298YZuYMLOUld5dEZ8ylTUzb4xJ9IK5VbtHq0rsaXduI3YZeRVIOQiERrpqySxDmOcGLbj2hEhM-WmSWWjM-SLZnMy_KmgXa1-R1-8bb2OHzBujO4neQPqvPeUKl_TIixFBUcxTgKQyjI7BuCPCkOeRTKTHcJme9F0g5amMJpclQI12EK2n1ntQzVO5JG_UwBXHkXH-fggOd4YtgXCbaifURQiegY3A1BKqVe2K3Kyf5xToAZmfTAwxzqzuaqmcts230DvMe3twbt4UUua16ZttQey4c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.servisfirstbancshares.com</a>.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>FOR INFORMATION CONTACT</strong><br></br>Krista Conlin, Krista@KCProjects.net</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgxNTEzNyM3ODAwNzY5IzIwODQ0MzM="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NWIyNWYxM2QtNjhjYS00M2U1LWJlNzUtNTA4YzBmODQxNzgzLTEwOTYwMDQtMjAyNi0wOC0yNC1lbg==/tiny/ServisFirst-Bancshares-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c53be748-d878-41ae-891a-b71a9675df9d"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/c53be748-d878-41ae-891a-b71a9675df9d/small/sfb-rgb-0-92-171-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="66" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

ServisFirst Bank, the SFBS subsidiary, was rated sixth among US banks with $10B-$50B in assets by American Banker. The bank posted a three-year average ROAE of 15.39% and a 2025 NIM of 3.12%, supported by a favorable funding mix and an investment-grade KBRA rating. The recognition reinforces SFBS's growth narrative in the Southeast and may attract near-term investor attention.

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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Ranks Sixth Among Top-Performing Banks with between $10 Billion to $50 Billion in Assets

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