South Plains delivers strong Q2 2026 amid BOH integration and leadership transition
Jul 17, 2026, 6:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The combination of stronger quarterly earnings, meaningful balance-sheet expansion from the BOH deal, and a clear strategy in Texas markets supports a higher earnings trajectory and potential multiple expansion. The leadership transition is a manageable risk event, given planned succession and strategic continuity, though execution of the Houston integration remains pivotal.
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South Plains Financial reported Q2 2026 net income of $19.0M and diluted EPS of $0.96, aided by the Bank of Houston acquisition which added about $631.9M in loans and $595.6M in deposits as of 3/31/2026. NIM was 4.00%, ROAA 1.44%, and tangible book value per share rose to $29.57, with strong capital ratios. CEO Curtis Griffith will retire by year-end, with Cory Newsom taking over, making the Houston expansion and integration a near-term growth catalyst.
Q2 2026 net income $19.0M; diluted EPS $0.96; up from prior quarters.
BOH acquisition closed; loans about $631.9M; deposits about $595.6M as of 3/31/2026.
NIM 4.00% in Q2 2026; average cost of deposits 208 bps.
Tangible book value per share $29.57; 2.8M new shares issued for BOH at $41.90.
CEO Curtis Griffith retiring; Cory Newsom named successor to lead South Plains.
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