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Fulton Financial Corporation FULT

National Commercial Banks · SIC 6021 · Vertical: National Commercial Banks (SIC 6021)

24.31USD+2.06% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Fulton Financial Corporation is a bank holding company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering community-oriented consumer, commercial and wealth management banking in five eastern US states. In 2026 the Blue Foundry acquisition expanded its balance sheet significantly, and its net interest margin stayed solid at [3.58%] in the third quarter, while profitability still depends on benchmark interest rates.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) stock was 24.31 USD (+2.06% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.6 bn USD, P/E 11.6 on diluted EPS of 2.10 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 3.09%, beta 1.00, 52-week range 17.03–25.19 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 79.3 m USD (+14.7% YoY), net income of 102.4 m USD (+3.2% YoY), diluted EPS 0.52 USD.

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

Market cap
4.6 bn USD
shares as of 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.6
Diluted EPS TTM 2.10 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
8.65%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
3.09%
DPS 12m 0.75
Beta (2y)
1.00
Volatility (1y) 24%
52-week range
17.0325.19

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
64.8
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
21.42 – 24.52
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.93 · band width 13.5%
SMA 50 / 200
23.14 / 22.40
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.30 / 0.13
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+7.1%−2.0%+9.1 pp—
3 months−1.7%−2.2%+0.5 pp—
6 months+11.6%+4.3%+7.3 pp—
Year to date+25.8%+10.6%+15.2 pp—
1 year+40.3%+10.5%+29.8 pp+19.1%
3 years+71.8%+73.7%−1.9 pp+71.5%
5 years+44.0%+61.7%−17.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−15.5%
06 Feb 2026 → 18 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−48.9%
14 Jan 2022 → 11 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+7.6%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
79.3 m USD
+14.7% YoY
Net income
102.4 m USD
+3.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.52
−1.9% YoY
net / operating
129.1% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue59.7 m65.9 m67.2 m69.1 m70.4 m70.0 m69.8 m79.3 m
Pre-tax income79.7 m86.2 m115.1 m122.7 m127.8 m120.1 m117.1 m127.7 m
Income tax16.5 m17.6 m22.1 m23.5 m27.3 m21.1 m22.4 m25.3 m
Net income63.2 m68.6 m93.0 m99.2 m100.5 m99.0 m94.8 m102.4 m
Diluted EPS0.330.37 ≈0.490.530.530.54 ≈0.510.52
Operating cash flow-22.0 m ≈127.9 m703.0 k91.7 m ≈116.1 m ≈96.0 m114.7 m99.7 m ≈
Dividends paid32.2 m ≈35.6 m35.4 m35.4 m ≈35.3 m ≈35.1 m36.7 m38.9 m ≈
Share repurchases0 ≈0550.0 k14.5 m ≈31.0 m ≈19.9 m24.6 m18.3 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 59 percentile of its own 39-quarter history (min 6.9, median 10.5, max 20.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue195.5 m211.4 m226.3 m240.2 m227.2 m228.4 m296.0 m276.8 m
Revenue YoY−1.7%+8.2%+7.1%+6.1%−5.4%+0.6%+29.6%−6.5%
Net income208.4 m226.3 m178.0 m275.5 m287.0 m284.3 m288.7 m391.6 m
Net income YoY+21.3%+8.6%−21.3%+54.7%+4.2%−0.9%+1.6%+35.6%
Diluted EPS1.181.351.081.621.671.641.572.08
Diluted EPS YoY+20.4%+14.4%−20.0%+50.0%+3.1%−1.8%−4.3%+32.5%
net %106.6%107.1%78.7%114.7%126.3%124.5%97.5%141.5%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.1 bn USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
3.5 bn USD
Total assets
32.1 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
11.7%
ROA
1.2%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Net interest income
2023
854.3 m
2024
960.3 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Net fee income
2023
227.7 m
2024
275.7 m
2025
276.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Non-interest expense
2023
679.2 m
2024
819.8 m
2025
791.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
348.7 m
2024
344.6 m
2025
485.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
284.3 m
2024
288.7 m
2025
391.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.64
2024
1.57
2025
2.08

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.64
2024
0.69
2025
0.73

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
549.7 m
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Loans
2023
21.1 bn
2024
23.7 bn
2025
23.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
27.6 bn
2024
32.1 bn
2025
32.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Deposits
2023
21.5 bn
2024
26.1 bn
2025
26.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Feb 2022verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 09 May 2022verified

Total liabilities
2023
24.8 bn
2024
28.9 bn
2025
28.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
2.8 bn †
2024
3.2 bn †
2025
3.5 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Dividends paid
2023
115.7 m
2024
131.7 m
2025
141.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
77.1 m
2024
30.3 m
2025
66.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-6.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
6.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
35.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
10.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
17.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
32.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
7.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
14.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025

Profitability

Net margin
137.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
1.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
35.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
11.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
8.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
16.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
3.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
5.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Banking

Net interest margin
3.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cost-to-income
61.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Loan-to-deposit
90.4%
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
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: 51 / 100

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

Closing price

24.31 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.6 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
137.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-6.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
3.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

17/20 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 07 Aug 2026
verified 2295derived 220

Score by group

  • Balance sheet24
  • Valuation60
  • Quality41
  • Growth65
  • Returns62

Estimated value range

Low
20.60
USD per share
Mid
24.77
USD per share
High
26.72
USD per share
Price: 24.31 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 1.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 1.8% (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: 9.59 – 29.64 USD.

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

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Residual income20.34 – 21.26 (Mid 20.79)
  • Justified P/B22.04 – 29.64 (Mid 25.28)
  • Dividend discount (DDM)9.59 – 12.90 (Mid 11.00)
  • Peers: P/E23.81 – 26.72 (Mid 24.77)
    28 companies used · median multiple 11.8x · quartiles 11.3x – 12.7x
    BAC, CAC, CASH, CBU, CFBK, CFR, COF, FHN, FUNC, HAFC, HBAN, JPM, KEY, LCNB, MRBK, NBTB, NKSH, ONB, PNC, RF, SFST, SHBI, TBBK, USB, WAFD, WFC, WSFS, ZION
  • Peers: P/B20.60 – 28.53 (Mid 24.82)
    33 companies used · median multiple 1.2x · quartiles 1.0x – 1.4x
    BAC, BANC, C, CAC, CARE, CASH, CBU, CFBK, COF, DCBG, FHN, FUNC, HAFC, HBAN, KEY, LCNB, MRBK, NBHC, NBTB, NKSH, ONB, PNC, PRK, RF, SFST, SHBI, SNUS-PH, UBS, USB, WAFD, WFC, WSFS, ZION
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: National Commercial Banks (SIC 6021)

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 51/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality11.1%41 (vs peers)19%
ROA · Quality1.2%57 (on a fixed band)7%
Cost-to-income · Quality61.6%14 (on a fixed band)12%
Net interest margin · Quality3.2%69 (on a fixed band)7%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth7.6%63 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth6.8%68 (on a fixed band)7%
NPL ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Cost of risk · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Loan-to-deposit · Balance sheet90.4%24 (on a fixed band)5%
P/B · Valuation1.2x62 (vs peers)12%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation11.6x58 (vs peers)12%
Dividend yield · Returns3.1%62 (vs peers)10%

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

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial24/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth65/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality41/100 · 4/4 factors with a value
  • Returns62/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation60/100 · 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

FULTON FINANCIAL CORP (FULT). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: net interest income 1.0 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -6.5%; net margin 137.0%; ROE 11.1%.

The estimated value range is 20.60–26.72 USD per share (median of 5 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 24.77 USD, the price of 24.31 USD leaves a potential of 1.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 1.8% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 51/100, 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. Not investment advice.

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

What supports the thesis

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.

What contradicts it

  • Cost-to-income: 61.6%
  • Loan-to-deposit: 90.4%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): NPL ratio, Cost of risk.

Versus the vertical median

National Commercial Banks (SIC 6021) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
11.6x
vertical median 11.9x
at median
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
16.0x
vertical median 13.7x
above median (+17.2%)
P/B
1.2x
vertical median 1.3x
at median
ROE
11.1%
vertical median 11.3%
at median
Net margin
137.0%
vertical median 36.2%
above median (+278.8%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median —
Revenue YoY
-6.5%
vertical median 7.2%
below median (−190.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
3.1%
vertical median 2.7%
above median (+13.4%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
JPMJpmorgan Chase & Co897.5 bn14.118.0%36.2%+2.8%+8% / +117%
BACBofA Finance LLC342.7 bn11.710.8%26.8%+6.8%−7% / +63%
WFCWells Fargo & Company256.7 bn11.912.9%—−1.6%−0% / +92%
CCitigroup Inc214.7 bn17.66.8%16.8%+5.6%+18% / +166%
UBSUBS Group AG169.3 bn21.58.9%—+7.0%+31% / +79%
COFCapital One Financial Corp125.5 bn12.29.7%17.2%+36.6%−5% / +87%
USBUs Bancorp \de\93.3 bn11.812.7%27.5%+4.4%+22% / +57%
PNCPNC Financial Services Group, Inc.91.0 bn11.913.1%31.1%+7.2%+20% / +71%
HBANHuntington Bancshares Incorporated32.0 bn12.89.1%133.3%+6.4%−3% / +41%
RFRegions Financial Corporation24.4 bn11.511.9%—+23.8%+12% / +71%
KEYKeyCorp22.4 bn11.511.2%26.6%+62.7%+16% / +71%
FHNFirst Horizon Corp11.2 bn11.311.6%29.9%+7.2%+6% / +86%
SNUS-PHSantander Holdings USA, Inc.11.0 bn6.210.8%—unavailableunavailable / unavailable
CFRCullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.9.9 bn14.816.3%29.5%+8.3%+29% / +62%
ONBOld National Bancorp9.8 bn10.511.5%—+6.1%+19% / +74%
ZIONZions Bancorporation, National Association9.7 bn8.516.4%168.7%+3.6%+25% / +87%
FULTFulton Financial Corp4.6 bn11.611.1%137.0%−6.5%+40% / +72%
WSFSWsfs Financial Corporation4.1 bn12.812.4%—+50.2%+45% / +110%
CBUCommunity Financial System, Inc.3.5 bn15.211.5%26.6%+9.6%+16% / +48%
PRKPark National Corporation3.3 bn16.411.0%25.8%+2.9%+19% / +65%
BANCBanc Of California, Inc.2.9 bn—-0.7%-1.4%−3.8%+1% / +61%
NBTBNbt Bancorp Inc2.8 bn13.311.4%117.1%+10.4%+30% / +52%
WAFDWaFd, Inc.2.2 bn9.48.5%810.8%+7.8%−5% / +13%
CHCOCity Holding Company2.0 bn15.816.8%177.4%+3.2%+19% / +50%
TBBKThe Bancorp, Inc.1.9 bn8.929.6%164.3%+20.8%−26% / +21%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FULT 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

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
14.52
Total return -38% · Per year -38%
25.64
Total return 9% · Per year 9%
38.58
Total return 63% · Per year 63%
3 years
14.75
Total return -32% · Per year -12%
29.25
Total return 31% · Per year 9%
48.23
Total return 112% · Per year 28%
5 years
14.99
Total return -26% · Per year -6%
33.36
Total return 56% · Per year 9%
60.29
Total return 173% · Per year 22%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 7.31
  • Net margin± 5.12
  • Annual revenue growth± 4.11
  • Annual dilution± 0.43

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.

In brief

Fulton Financial Corporation is a bank holding company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering community-oriented consumer, commercial and wealth management banking in five eastern US states. In 2026 the Blue Foundry acquisition expanded its balance sheet significantly, and its net interest margin stayed solid at [3.58%] in the third quarter, while profitability still depends on benchmark interest rates.3

SWOT

Strengths

  • A low-cost deposit base and solid relationships with local customers support stable funding for the bank.
  • The community banking model with personalized service provides an advantage in customer retention.
  • Diversification across consumer, commercial and wealth management banking reduces reliance on a single segment.

Weaknesses

  • Concentration in commercial and commercial real estate lending exposes the bank to regional economic cycles.
  • Dependence on net interest income makes results sensitive to movements in benchmark rates.
  • Integration costs from recent acquisitions have pressured operating expenses in some quarters.

Opportunities

  • Integrating Blue Foundry could bring cost synergies and a broader customer base.
  • Growth in commercial deposits could reduce reliance on more expensive funding sources.
  • Expanding digital services could attract younger customers and lower the cost of service.

Threats

  • A regional recession could increase credit losses in the commercial segment.
  • Competition from FinTechs and non-bank lenders could erode margins.
  • Unexpected changes in interest rates could affect the value of securities in the portfolio.

Risks

  • Commercial credit riskhigh

    Commercial and commercial real estate loans are sensitive to economic conditions and collateral values, and deterioration in a few large loans could affect results.1

  • Interest rate sensitivityhigh

    Unexpected changes in benchmark rates could reduce net interest income and margin, especially if deposit costs rise faster than asset yields.1

  • Integration riskmedium

    Integrating Blue Foundry and the Republic assets involves operational and systems risks that could delay the expected synergies.2

  • Dependence on municipal depositsmedium

    Municipal deposits are volatile and could be withdrawn if competing rates rise, creating liquidity pressure.1

  • Cybersecurity riskmedium

    Cyberattacks could affect customer data and service continuity, and the bank acknowledges that no cybersecurity program is completely infallible.1

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The net interest margin rose in 2025 and remained solid in 2026, indicating a good capacity to sustain interest income.13
  • The Blue Foundry acquisition added assets and deposits, and quarterly results show growth in commercial deposits.23
  • Portfolio quality improved, with non-performing assets and credit losses lower than in earlier quarters.3

What would break the thesis

  • Heavy exposure to commercial and commercial real estate loans could generate losses if the regional economy slows.1
  • Integration and acquisition costs rose in 2026, which could limit profitability if synergies are delayed.23
  • Dependence on net interest income and municipal deposits makes results vulnerable to changes in monetary policy.1

What to watch

  • Evolution of the net interest margin after the Blue Foundry integrationQ4 2026
  • Level of credit losses in the commercial loan segment2027
  • Final results of the merger and realized cost synergiesnext 10-K
  • Trend in municipal deposits and the cost of fundingQ1 2027

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.

The business

Fulton Financial Corporation, incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1982, owns 100% of Fulton Bank and five non-bank entities, including Fulton Financial Realty Company and Fulton Insurance Services Group.1 The company provides deposit products, mortgages, commercial loans and wealth management services through 204 financial centers, with about 3,400 employees at the end of 2025.1 The Blue Foundry acquisition, completed in April 2026, added approximately $2.1 billion in assets and strengthened its presence in the region.2

The business model relies on net interest income, which accounted for about 79% of revenues in 2025, with the remainder coming from service fees, wealth management and gains on asset sales.1 Low-cost, largely non-maturing deposits are the main funding source, and state and municipal deposits form a significant part of them.1 Lending is concentrated on small and mid-sized businesses, so the loan book is sensitive to local economic conditions.1

Recent quarterly results show deposit and net loan growth, low non-performing assets and low credit losses, alongside integration costs from acquisitions.3 If the Blue Foundry and Republic integrations proceed as planned, the company could sustain a high return on tangible equity, although the outcome also depends on the direction of interest rates.2

Segments

Consumer banking

Includes checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, residential mortgages, home equity lines and auto, student and personal loans, delivered through financial centers and digital channels.1

Commercial banking

Serves small and mid-sized businesses with annual revenue generally below 500 million dollars, offering commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and construction loans, equipment leasing and cash management.1

Wealth management

Provides investment management, trust, brokerage and advisory services through divisions of Fulton Bank, an activity whose fee income depends on the performance of capital markets.1

Market context

Fulton operates in a regional market across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, where the economy is diversified across manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture.1 The market is fragmented, with competition from local banks, large regional banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders, so the company's performance depends largely on regional economic dynamics.1

The US deposit and lending market responds to Federal Reserve policy rates, which were reduced gradually from September 2024, with uncertainty about the size of any future reductions.1 Concentration in commercial and commercial real estate lending can amplify sensitivity to a weaker economic cycle.1

Trends

  • Regional bank consolidationmixed

    Acquisitions of small and mid-sized banks such as Blue Foundry can add scale and synergies, but integration brings costs and operational risks during the transition period.2

  • Interest rate changesmixed

    Cuts to the Fed Funds Rate could reduce interest income if assets reprice faster than deposits, though they could also support mortgage demand.1

  • Non-bank competitive pressureheadwind

    FinTechs, private equity funds and marketplace lenders compete for customers in traditional bank segments without facing the same regulatory requirements.1

  • Stable credit qualitytailwind

    Lower non-performing assets and credit losses could support profitability if the trend holds under normal economic conditions.3

Competitive position

Competition comes from local, regional and national banks, credit unions and non-bank entities such as FinTechs, which are not subject to the same supervision.1 Fulton differentiates itself through its community banking model and personalized relationships, but digital competition could reduce market share if customers shift to online channels.1

  • Regional banks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

    Compete directly for commercial loans and deposits in the same geographic area, often with different cost structures.

  • National banks with eastern US presence

    Have greater resources and can offer broader products, making them strong competitors in the corporate segment.

  • Credit unions

    Offer competitive deposit rates and mortgage pricing, and are exempt from some banking requirements.

  • FinTech companies and marketplace lenders

    Operate without physical branches and are not subject to the same regulation, competing on speed and pricing.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Fulton Financial Corporation · 27 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Fulton Financial Corporation · 07 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Fulton Financial Corporation · 21 Oct 2026

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

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