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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation AUB

State Commercial Banks · SIC 6022 · Vertical: State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022)

39.21USD−2.39% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Atlantic Union Bankshares is the Richmond, Virginia based bank holding company whose subsidiary Atlantic Union Bank serves commercial and retail clients across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Carolina, and which says it is now the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. The Sandy Spring acquisition reshaped its footprint, and at year-end 2025 the bank held assets of 37.6 billion USD and deposits of 30.5 billion USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) stock was 39.21 USD (−2.39% on the day), with market capitalisation 5.5 bn USD, P/E 10.7 on diluted EPS of 3.68 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 3.77%, beta 1.10, 52-week range 31.29–43.39 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): net income of 136.6 m USD (+48.3% YoY), diluted EPS 0.94 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
5.5 bn USD
shares as of 27 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
10.7
Diluted EPS TTM 3.68 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
9.38%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
3.77%
DPS 12m 1.48
Beta (2y)
1.10
Volatility (1y) 25%
52-week range
31.2943.39

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
50.2
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
37.02 – 40.82
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.58 · band width 9.7%
SMA 50 / 200
39.10 / 39.08
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.26 / 0.14
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+2.8%−5.9%+8.8 pp—
3 months−7.6%−4.6%−3.0 pp—
6 months+3.7%+0.2%+3.4 pp—
Year to date+11.1%+7.4%+3.7 pp—
1 year+19.5%+8.2%+11.3 pp+23.8%
3 years+23.5%+68.4%−44.9 pp+79.8%
5 years+6.5%+56.5%−50.0 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−19.1%
06 Feb 2026 → 18 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−45.2%
25 Nov 2024 → 11 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+1.3%
S&P 500 +9.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
unavailable USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
136.6 m USD
+48.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.94
+49.2% YoY
net / operating
unavailable / unavailable

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Pre-tax income71.3 m61.5 m17.5 m116.3 m141.7 m154.6 m204.5 m173.2 m
Income tax13.5 m11.7 m-2.3 m24.1 m29.7 m32.4 m43.5 m36.5 m
Net income57.8 m49.8 m19.8 m92.1 m112.0 m122.2 m161.0 m136.6 m
Diluted EPS0.60 ≈0.520.120.630.79 ≈0.841.110.94
Operating cash flow98.3 m62.0 m1.9 bn ≈156.9 m ≈114.5 m127.3 m150.2 m ≈182.5 m ≈
Dividends paid33.5 m33.5 m51.5 m ≈51.4 m ≈55.7 m55.7 m56.2 m ≈55.8 m ≈
Share repurchases———0 ≈———62.5 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 3 percentile of its own 35-quarter history (min 10.3, median 15.0, max 24.9; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20172018201920202021202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Net income72.9 m146.2 m193.5 m158.2 m263.9 m201.8 m209.1 m273.7 m
Net income YoY−5.9%+100.6%+32.3%−18.2%+66.8%unavailable+3.6%+30.9%
Diluted EPS1.672.222.411.933.262.532.242.03
Diluted EPS YoY−5.6%+32.9%+8.6%−19.9%+68.9%unavailable−11.5%−9.4%
net %unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
966.5 m USD
Financial debt
1.5 bn USD
Net debt
530.8 m USD
Equity
5.0 bn USD
Total assets
37.6 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.30x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
6.7%
ROA
0.9%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Net interest income
2023
611.0 m
2024
698.5 m
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Net fee income
2023
90.9 m
2024
118.9 m
2025
219.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Non-interest expense
2023
430.4 m
2024
507.5 m
2025
895.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
239.9 m
2024
259.8 m
2025
337.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
201.8 m
2024
209.1 m
2025
273.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.53
2024
2.24
2025
2.03

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.22
2024
1.30
2025
1.39

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
378.1 m
2024
354.1 m
2025
966.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Loans
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified

Total assets
2023
21.2 bn
2024
24.6 bn
2025
37.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Deposits
2023
16.8 bn
2024
20.4 bn
2025
30.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
920.8 m
2024
116.3 m
2025
725.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
391.0 m
2024
418.3 m
2025
771.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
18.6 bn
2024
21.4 bn
2025
32.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
2.6 bn †
2024
3.1 bn †
2025
5.0 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Dividends paid
2023
103.3 m
2024
123.9 m
2025
192.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
0
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
30.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
11.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-9.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
1.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025

Profitability

Net margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
10.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
1.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
40.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
5.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
10.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
10.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
9.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
4.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Banking

Net interest margin
3.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cost-to-income
55.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Loan-to-deposit
unavailable
input data missing
NPL ratio
unavailable
input data missing
CET1 ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cost of risk
unavailable
input data missing

32 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 64 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

39.21 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 5.5 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
5.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
10.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
10.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

17/20 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 03 Nov 2026
verified 2285derived 178

Score by group

  • Quality51
  • Returns88
  • Valuation79

Estimated value range

Low
37.80
USD per share
Mid
43.36
USD per share
High
48.98
USD per share
Price: 39.21 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 10.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 9.6% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 5 methods used · 4 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 18.27 – 54.15 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Residual income36.38 – 38.02 (Mid 37.19)
  • Justified P/B37.80 – 50.83 (Mid 43.36)
  • Dividend discount (DDM)18.27 – 24.56 (Mid 20.95)
  • Peers: P/E39.91 – 48.98 (Mid 44.48)
    34 companies used · median multiple 12.1x · quartiles 10.9x – 13.3x
    BFST, BNY, BOH, BOTJ, BSRR, CFG, CIVB, COLB, COSO, EWBC, FBP, FCCO, FITB, FUSB, GABC, GBFH, INBK, ISBA, JMSB, LKFN, MCB, MTB, MVBF, NTRS, OFG, PCB, PEBK, QCRH, RBB, STT, SYBT, TCBK, UBCP, WASH
  • Peers: P/B40.72 – 54.15 (Mid 45.86)
    34 companies used · median multiple 1.3x · quartiles 1.1x – 1.5x
    BFST, BOH, BOTJ, BSRR, CBFV, CFG, CIVB, COLB, COSO, EWBC, FBP, FCCO, FITB, FUSB, GABC, GBFH, INBK, ISBA, JMSB, LKFN, MCB, MTB, MVBF, OFG, PCB, PEBK, QCRH, RBB, STT, SYBT, TCBK, UBCP, UCB, WASH
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 64/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality10.7%39 (vs peers)24%
ROA · Quality1.4%72 (on a fixed band)9%
Cost-to-income · Quality55.2%39 (on a fixed band)15%
Net interest margin · Quality3.4%77 (on a fixed band)9%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
NPL ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Cost of risk · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Loan-to-deposit · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation1.1x78 (vs peers)15%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation10.7x81 (vs peers)15%
Dividend yield · Returns3.8%88 (vs peers)12%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality51/100 · 4/4 factors with a value
  • Returns88/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation79/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION (AUB). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: net interest income 1.2 bn USD in 2025; ROE 10.7%.

The estimated value range is 37.80–48.98 USD per share (median of 5 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 43.36 USD, the price of 39.21 USD leaves a potential of 10.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 9.6% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 64/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance, growth. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROA: 1.4%
  • Net interest margin: 3.4%
  • P/B: 1.1x
  • P/E (TTM): 10.7x
  • Dividend yield: 3.8%

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EPS CAGR 3Y, Revenue CAGR 3Y, NPL ratio, Cost of risk, Loan-to-deposit.

Versus the vertical median

State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
10.7x
vertical median 12.2x
below median (−12.9%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median 23.4x
P/B
1.1x
vertical median 1.3x
below median (−15.6%)
ROE
10.7%
vertical median 11.4%
below median (−6.8%)
Net margin
—
vertical median 188.8%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median —
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median 4.5%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
3.8%
vertical median 2.6%
above median (+46.8%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BNYThe Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation99.2 bn16.215.0%32.6%+7.8%+32% / +205%
FITBFifth Third Bancorp48.3 bn18.09.4%—−2.0%+23% / +85%
STTState Street Corporation45.0 bn13.313.1%23.8%+7.3%+39% / +127%
MTBM&T Bank Corporation31.5 bn11.310.6%175.6%+7.5%+16% / +71%
NTRSNorthern Trust Corporation31.0 bn13.218.4%28.8%−2.5%+30% / +116%
CFGCitizens Financial Group Inc26.8 bn12.68.9%25.4%+5.6%+18% / +134%
EWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.17.7 bn12.416.6%—+4.4%+21% / +105%
COLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.8.4 bn10.511.2%471.8%+18.8%+10% / +36%
AUBAtlantic Union Bankshares Corporation5.5 bn10.710.7%—unavailable+20% / +23%
UCBUnited Community Banks, Inc.4.4 bn31.14.1%17.8%+11.7%+21% / +50%
FBPFirst Bancorp4.0 bn10.919.5%29.0%+2.4%+31% / +73%
BOHBank Of Hawaii Corporation2.7 bn12.113.6%202.1%−0.1%+7% / +20%
SYBTStock Yards Bancorp, Inc.2.5 bn15.313.6%—+3.4%+20% / +80%
OFGOFG Bancorp2.1 bn9.616.6%—unavailable+28% / +51%
GABCGerman American Bancorp, Inc.1.9 bn13.312.5%28.2%+37.8%+27% / +75%
TCBKTriCo Bancshares1.7 bn12.610.4%249.7%+4.1%+9% / +52%
QCRHQcr Holdings, Inc.1.7 bn12.012.9%—+46.3%+24% / +104%
LKFNLakeland Financial Corporation1.5 bn13.715.4%—−2.1%+5% / +10%
MCBMetropolitan Bank Holding Corp.1.2 bn12.010.2%860.0%−53.8%+27% / +144%
BFSTBusiness First Bancshares, Inc.1.0 bn11.410.1%768.0%+1.2%+24% / +60%
WASHWashington Trust Bancorp Inc738.3 m11.612.0%26.4%+127.6%+36% / +45%
CIVBCivista Bancshares, Inc.583.3 m10.111.0%302.4%−0.5%+24% / +80%
BSRRSierra Bancorp544.1 m10.814.0%—unavailable+35% / +124%
RBBRBB Bancorp434.7 m10.67.9%720.3%−2.4%+30% / +68%
PCBPcb Bancorp424.1 m10.110.8%1,323.5%+4.5%+39% / +95%

1- and 3-year price returns: for AUB from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

In brief

Atlantic Union Bankshares is the Richmond, Virginia based bank holding company whose subsidiary Atlantic Union Bank serves commercial and retail clients across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Carolina, and which says it is now the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. The Sandy Spring acquisition reshaped its footprint, and at year-end 2025 the bank held assets of 37.6 billion USD and deposits of 30.5 billion USD 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The deposit franchise is solid, and its leading regional position in Virginia is recognized in the market data the company cites 1.
  • The community banking model combined with digital investment gives it an advantage over larger banks, according to the company 1.
  • Credit quality in the third quarter of 2026 showed very low net charge-offs and a low level of nonperforming assets 3.

Weaknesses

  • Net interest margin declined in the third quarter as the cost of funds rose 3.
  • Heavy exposure to commercial real estate and construction loans increases sensitivity to falls in property values 1.
  • Integrating several acquisitions, including Sandy Spring, demands management resources and could delay promised benefits 1.

Opportunities

  • The North Carolina expansion with new branches and commercial, wealth and mortgage teams could open new revenue sources 1.
  • The share repurchase program and subordinated debt issuance show flexibility in managing capital 3.
  • Growth in treasury management and capital market fee income could reduce reliance on net interest margin 1.

Threats

  • Competitive pressure from large banks, credit unions and fintech firms could limit pricing and volumes 1.
  • An economic downturn or a fall in property values could require higher loss provisions 1.
  • Changes in trade and monetary policy could affect loan demand and funding costs 2.

Risks

  • Commercial real estate exposurehigh

    The loan book is heavily exposed to commercial properties whose cash flows depend on tenants and can be hit by local economic slowdowns 1.

  • Adequacy of loan loss reserveshigh

    Models and assumptions used for the allowance for credit losses could prove inaccurate if the economy deteriorates quickly, which would reduce earnings and capital 1.

  • Cost of fundsmedium

    Higher deposit and borrowing costs could further compress net interest margin 3.

  • Acquisition integrationmedium

    Integrating several banks and acquired branches carries operational risk and could delay expected cost savings 1.

  • Cyber and technology risklow

    The company flags cyber threats and risks linked to artificial intelligence, which could raise the likelihood of incidents 2.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the Sandy Spring synergies materialize and the North Carolina expansion gains traction, revenue and operating efficiency could improve 13.
  • Credit quality remains good, with very low net charge-offs in the third quarter, which could support steady earnings if the economy holds up 3.
  • The share repurchase program and refinancing of subordinated debt show disciplined capital management that could support shareholder value 3.

What would break the thesis

  • If the cost of funds keeps rising, net interest margin could fall further, limiting growth in interest income 3.
  • Heavy exposure to commercial real estate could produce larger losses if property markets in its footprint weaken 1.
  • Integrating several acquisitions while entering new markets could slow progress or absorb resources without delivering the expected gains 12.

What to watch

  • Trajectory of net interest margin and cost of fundsQ4 2026
  • Level of nonperforming loans and accruing past due loansQ4 2026
  • Progress of the share repurchase program, which runs to May 20272027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

The business

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation is a financial and bank holding company organized under Virginia law and registered under the BHCA, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia 1. Its main operating unit is Atlantic Union Bank, which offers checking, savings, certificates of deposit, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential mortgage and consumer loans. The group also includes non-bank affiliates providing equipment financing, investment services and capital market services 1.

At September 30, 2026, nonperforming assets were 0.37% of loans held for investment, and net interest income for the third quarter of 2026 was 328.4 million USD, up from the prior quarter, supported by loan growth and accretion income 3. In May 2026 the board authorized a share repurchase program, of which part has already been used 3.

Segments

Wholesale Banking

The Wholesale Banking segment provides lending, leasing, deposit, treasury management and capital market services to wholesale customers in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina and South Carolina, including commercial real estate and commercial and industrial borrowers. It also contains the equipment finance subsidiary, which has nationwide exposure, and the wealth management business 1.

Consumer Banking

The Consumer Banking segment serves consumers and small businesses in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Carolina with loan, deposit and retail brokerage services. It includes the Atlantic Union Home Loans division, which originates mainly loans intended for sale into secondary mortgage markets, and investment management and advisory businesses 1.

Market context

The company operates in banking markets centered on Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Carolina, where its deposit market share as of June 30, 2025 was 6.3% in Virginia and 4.8% in Maryland, based on FDIC data cited in its filing 1. Competition comes from large national and regional banks, credit unions, independent community banks and fintech companies, many of which are not subject to the same federal regulation 1.

Commercial real estate lending is the most exposed area, because regulators have flagged weaknesses in that market and banks with large CRE books can face tighter scrutiny 1. Loan demand in the third quarter of 2026 remained healthy according to the company's release 3.

Trends

  • Integration of Sandy Springmixed

    Integrating the Sandy Spring acquisition, completed in October 2025, extends the presence in Northern Virginia and Maryland and could bring cost and scale benefits if the expected synergies materialize 1.

  • Improving asset qualitytailwind

    Nonperforming loans and net charge-offs fell sharply from a year earlier, which suggests good portfolio quality, although accruing past due loans rose in the third quarter 3.

  • Tighter scrutiny of CRE lendingheadwind

    Regulators are reviewing commercial real estate lending more closely, which could lead to stricter risk management, higher reserves and extra capital requirements if exposure grows 1.

Competitive position

Atlantic Union competes with large national and regional banks as well as credit unions, community banks and fintech companies, and the company argues that its community banking model and digital investments give it a competitive edge 1. Credit unions can offer more attractive loan and deposit pricing because of their favorable tax status 1.

Non-bank competition is intensifying, since firms not subject to the same regulation can offer larger lending limits and products the bank does not provide 1. Its position in Virginia and Maryland therefore depends on keeping its deposit base stable.

  • Large national and regional banks

    Named in the filing as the main rivals in lending and deposit markets, without being identified individually in the sources provided.

  • Credit unions

    Can offer deposits and loans at potentially more attractive pricing because of their favorable tax status.

  • Independent community banks

    Compete in the same local markets with close customer relationships.

  • Fintech companies

    Compete mainly through digital services and electronic payments.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 20 Oct 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 03 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

  • Quarterly report03 Nov 2026
  • Current report29 Oct 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report27 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report29 Sept 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
  • Current report06 Aug 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report30 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report28 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report27 Jul 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation · 26 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation · 06 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation · 20 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.