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Glacier Bancorp, Inc. GBCI

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

49.64USD+1.53% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Glacier Bancorp is a bank holding company based in Kalispell, Montana, providing retail and commercial banking through 281 locations across nine states. In 2026 the bank reported record third-quarter profit, supported by a rising net interest margin and recent acquisitions in Texas and Idaho.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) stock was 49.64 USD (+1.53% on the day), with market capitalisation 6.5 bn USD, P/E 18.6 on diluted EPS of 2.67 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 2.70%, beta 1.06, 52-week range 40.18–54.51 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 29.3 m USD (+14.2% YoY), net income of 104.6 m USD (+54.0% YoY), diluted EPS 0.80 USD.

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

Market cap
6.5 bn USD
shares as of 15 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
18.6
Diluted EPS TTM 2.67 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
5.38%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
2.70%
DPS 12m 1.34
Beta (2y)
1.06
Volatility (1y) 27%
52-week range
40.1854.51

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
67.8
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
40.63 – 51.43
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.83 · band width 23.5%
SMA 50 / 200
45.46 / 47.73
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.32 / 0.85
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+13.5%−1.1%+14.6 pp—
3 months−0.7%−0.5%−0.3 pp—
6 months−0.2%+4.4%−4.6 pp—
Year to date+12.7%+12.3%+0.4 pp—
1 year+21.5%+13.5%+7.9 pp+23.6%
3 years+51.4%+76.4%−25.0 pp+74.0%
5 years−16.5%+63.7%−80.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−21.6%
16 Jul 2026 → 14 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−54.8%
10 Jan 2022 → 11 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−3.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
29.3 m USD
+14.2% YoY
Net income
104.6 m USD
+54.0% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.80
+40.4% YoY
net / operating
357.2% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue24.0 m22.5 m24.4 m ≈25.6 m ≈28.5 m26.6 m28.4 m ≈29.3 m ≈
Pre-tax income73.5 m63.5 m65.2 m85.3 m76.3 m100.2 m124.5 m132.8 m
Income tax11.7 m8.9 m12.4 m17.4 m12.5 m18.0 m26.6 m28.3 m
Net income61.8 m54.6 m52.8 m67.9 m63.8 m82.1 m97.9 m104.6 m
Diluted EPS0.540.480.450.570.49 ≈0.630.750.80
Operating cash flow102.0 m52.4 m86.0 m ≈112.4 m ≈123.5 m87.9 m120.8 m ≈161.7 m ≈
Capex10.7 m5.7 m6.5 m ≈7.7 m ≈7.0 m13.5 m9.1 m ≈11.8 m ≈
Dividends paid74.9 m363.0 k37.5 m ≈39.1 m ≈85.8 m337.0 k42.9 m ≈43.0 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 43 percentile of its own 40-quarter history (min 12.5, median 19.6, max 30.1; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue76.7 m69.9 m54.5 m65.2 m82.9 m88.5 m94.0 m101.1 m
Revenue YoY+9.8%−8.9%−22.0%+19.6%+27.1%+6.9%+6.2%+7.5%
Net income181.9 m210.5 m266.4 m284.8 m303.2 m222.9 m190.1 m239.0 m
Net income YoY+56.3%+15.8%+26.5%+6.9%+6.5%−26.5%−14.7%+25.7%
Diluted EPS2.172.382.812.862.742.011.681.99
Diluted EPS YoY+44.7%+9.7%+18.1%+1.8%−4.2%−26.6%−16.4%+18.5%
net %237.2%301.3%488.6%436.8%366.0%251.8%202.3%236.5%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable436.9 m451.2 m209.8 m347.6 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.2 bn USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
4.2 bn USD
Total assets
32.0 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
6.4%
ROA
0.8%
FCF margin
343.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Net interest income
2023
691.7 m
2024
704.6 m
2025
889.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net fee income
2023
118.1 m
2024
128.4 m
2025
141.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Non-interest expense
2023
527.4 m
2024
578.5 m
2025
668.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
267.6 m
2024
226.3 m
2025
290.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
222.9 m
2024
190.1 m
2025
239.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.01
2024
1.68
2025
1.99

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.32
2024
1.32
2025
1.32

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
1.4 bn
2024
848.4 m
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Loans
2023
16.0 bn
2024
17.1 bn
2025
20.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
27.7 bn
2024
27.9 bn
2025
32.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
24.7 bn
2024
24.7 bn
2025
27.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
3.0 bn †
2024
3.2 bn †
2025
4.2 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Dividends paid
2023
146.7 m
2024
150.0 m
2025
162.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
6.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
13.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
25.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-7.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
-2.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
18.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-10.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
-6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025

Profitability

Net margin
308.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
8.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
1.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
50.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
6.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
18.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
18.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
5.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
57.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
2.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
2.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Banking

Net interest margin
3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cost-to-income
61.4%
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

Unattractive profile

Score: 29 / 100

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

score < 40 · (margin_of_safety <= -0.25 & agreement in ['high', 'medium'])

Closing price

49.64 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 6.5 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
6.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
18.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
8.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
308.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
2.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

13/20 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: 15 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 03 Nov 2026
verified 2429derived 102

Score by group

  • Returns59
  • Quality31
  • Valuation14
  • Growth29

Estimated value range

Low
29.62
USD per share
Mid
32.94
USD per share
High
35.88
USD per share
Price: 49.64 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -33.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -50.7% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: medium · 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: 17.35 – 49.16 USD.

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

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Residual income32.23 – 33.67 (Mid 32.94)
  • Justified P/B26.77 – 36.00 (Mid 30.71)
  • Dividend discount (DDM)17.35 – 23.33 (Mid 19.90)
  • Peers: P/E29.62 – 35.88 (Mid 34.00)
    34 companies used · median multiple 12.7x · quartiles 11.1x – 13.4x
    ACNB, ALLY, ASB, AUBN, BANR, BNY, BWFG, CFG, COFS, COSO, EFSI, EWBC, FBP, FHB, FUSB, FVCB, GABC, HTH, ISBA, JMSB, MNSB, MTB, MYFW, NTRS, NWFL, OFG, OPBK, PEBK, PEBO, STT, TCBI, TCBK, WAL, WTFC
  • Peers: P/B36.72 – 49.16 (Mid 41.70)
    34 companies used · median multiple 1.3x · quartiles 1.1x – 1.5x
    ACNB, ALLY, ASB, AUBN, AVBH, BANR, BWFG, CFG, COFS, COSO, EFSI, EWBC, FBP, FHB, FITB, FUSB, FVCB, GABC, HTH, ISBA, JMSB, MNSB, MTB, MYFW, NWFL, OFG, OPBK, PEBK, PEBO, STT, TCBI, TCBK, WAL, WTFC
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

Unattractive profile · Score 29/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality8.8%13 (vs peers)20%
ROA · Quality1.1%53 (on a fixed band)8%
Cost-to-income · Quality61.4%15 (on a fixed band)13%
Net interest margin · Quality3.6%84 (on a fixed band)8%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-10.1%0 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth6.9%69 (on a fixed band)8%
NPL ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Cost of risk · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Loan-to-deposit · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation1.5x28 (vs peers)13%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation18.6x0 (vs peers)13%
Dividend yield · Returns2.7%59 (vs peers)10%

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

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth29/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality31/100 · 4/4 factors with a value
  • Returns59/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation14/100 · 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

GLACIER BANCORP, INC. (GBCI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: net interest income 889.0 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 7.5%; net margin 308.8%; ROE 8.8%.

The estimated value range is 29.62–35.88 USD per share (median of 5 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 32.94 USD, the price of 49.64 USD leaves a potential of -33.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -50.7% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 29/100, methodological classification: unattractive 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

  • Net interest margin: 3.6%

What contradicts it

  • ROE: 8.8%
  • Cost-to-income: 61.4%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -10.1%
  • P/B: 1.5x
  • P/E (TTM): 18.6x
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): 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
18.6x
vertical median 12.8x
above median (+45.2%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
57.3x
vertical median 10.6x
above median (+440.4%)
P/B
1.5x
vertical median 1.3x
above median (+16.5%)
ROE
8.8%
vertical median 10.3%
below median (−14.8%)
Net margin
308.8%
vertical median 37.3%
above median (+728.1%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median —
Revenue YoY
7.5%
vertical median 5.8%
above median (+30.1%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
2.7%
vertical median 2.7%
at median

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BNYThe Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation102.8 bn16.815.0%32.6%+7.8%+36% / +216%
FITBFifth Third Bancorp49.4 bn18.49.4%—−2.0%+26% / +89%
STTState Street Corporation47.2 bn13.913.1%23.8%+7.3%+46% / +138%
MTBM&T Bank Corp32.4 bn11.710.7%178.1%+7.5%+18% / +75%
NTRSNorthern Trust Corporation32.2 bn13.718.4%28.8%−2.5%+36% / +125%
CFGCitizens Financial Group Inc27.6 bn13.08.9%25.4%+5.6%+22% / +142%
EWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.18.4 bn12.916.6%—+4.4%+26% / +113%
ALLYAlly Financial Inc.11.8 bn8.89.9%16.8%−3.3%−5% / +35%
WTFCWintrust Financial Corp10.5 bn11.912.9%347.5%+5.9%+16% / +82%
WALWestern Alliance Bancorporation8.5 bn8.713.3%436.5%+99.7%−3% / +55%
GBCIGlacier Bancorp, Inc.6.5 bn18.68.8%308.8%+7.5%+21% / +51%
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp5.8 bn10.810.2%—−11.0%+19% / +77%
TCBITexas Capital Bancshares Inc4.5 bn13.410.2%—unavailable+18% / +93%
FBPFirst Bancorp4.1 bn11.219.5%29.0%+2.4%+34% / +77%
FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc.3.1 bn11.69.9%30.3%+8.9%+4% / +32%
BANRBanner Corporation2.6 bn12.210.0%—unavailable+14% / +59%
OFGOFG Bancorp2.2 bn10.116.1%—unavailable+30% / +53%
HTHHilltop Holdings Inc.2.1 bn15.76.6%—unavailable+10% / +28%
GABCGerman American Bancorp, Inc.1.9 bn13.412.5%28.2%+37.8%+28% / +76%
TCBKTriCo Bancshares1.7 bn12.910.4%249.7%+4.1%+12% / +57%
PEBOPeoples Bancorp Inc.1.4 bn11.710.1%136.3%+2.3%+34% / +35%
ACNBAcnb Corporation686.6 m12.813.3%27.1%+45.1%+39% / +73%
BWFGBankwell Financial Group, Inc.584.1 m12.914.5%1,437.5%+44.0%+60% / +172%
COFSChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.562.5 m10.412.0%42.0%+63.6%+24% / +50%
NWFLNorwood Financial Corp398.9 m12.711.2%338.1%+8.1%+28% / +32%

1- and 3-year price returns: for GBCI 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

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
30.10
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
53.16
Total return 10% · Per year 10%
80.00
Total return 65% · Per year 65%
3 years
30.61
Total return -32% · Per year -12%
60.70
Total return 32% · Per year 10%
100.08
Total return 113% · Per year 29%
5 years
31.13
Total return -26% · Per year -6%
69.30
Total return 56% · Per year 9%
125.21
Total return 174% · Per year 22%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 15.17
  • Net margin± 10.62
  • Annual revenue growth± 8.53
  • Annual dilution± 0.89

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 22 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

In brief

Glacier Bancorp is a bank holding company based in Kalispell, Montana, providing retail and commercial banking through 281 locations across nine states. In 2026 the bank reported record third-quarter profit, supported by a rising net interest margin and recent acquisitions in Texas and Idaho.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The Company has a broad network of locations across several states and a solid deposit position in some markets, giving it a stable funding base 13. Its long record of consecutive dividends points to financial discipline 3.
  • Credit quality remains at historically low levels, and allowance coverage of non-performing loans is solid, reducing pressure on profit 1.
  • The rising net interest margin and interest income show management's ability to manage funding costs and asset yields 13.

Weaknesses

  • A significant part of shareholders' equity is goodwill, and any impairment could affect earnings and capital 1.
  • The loan book is concentrated in commercial real estate loans, which are more exposed to falling property values and difficult economic conditions 1.
  • Operating expenses rose with the acquisitions, and integrating several banks at once can create unexpected costs and pressure on efficiency 1.

Opportunities

  • A return of the margin to historical levels could support profit growth if balance sheet repricing continues 3.
  • A more predictable regulatory environment could open new acquisition opportunities in the targeted regions 1.
  • Expansion into new markets such as Texas could diversify the customer and deposit base 1.

Threats

  • A deterioration of economies in the states where the Company operates could lead to more non-performing loans and higher provisions 1.
  • Competition from digital banks and fintech companies could reduce market share in deposits and loans 1.
  • Changes in monetary policy and regulation could affect the net interest margin, profitability and capital 1.

Risks

  • Commercial real estate exposurehigh

    Loans secured by commercial real estate make up a large part of the portfolio, and a fall in property values could cause losses above the level of provisions 1.

  • Significant goodwillhigh

    Goodwill represents an important share of shareholders' equity, and an impairment could weigh on profit and on the ability to keep paying dividends 1.

  • Acquisition integration riskmedium

    Integrating acquired banks can face operational difficulties, loss of customers or staff, and costs higher than expected 12.

  • Changing regulatory environmentmedium

    Frequent changes to banking laws and policies could raise compliance costs and affect the Company's strategy 1.

  • Dependence on earnings for dividendslow

    Maintaining dividends at recent levels depends on earnings and capital, and regulation limits payouts when profit falls 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The net interest margin has risen steadily in recent quarters, and if balance sheet repricing continues, profitability could return to the Company's historical levels 3.
  • Non-performing loans remain at low levels, which suggests prudent management of credit risk 1.
  • Recent acquisitions extended the network into new states and grew the deposit base, which could support medium-term growth 13.

What would break the thesis

  • The large exposure to commercial real estate could generate losses if property markets in the region weaken 1.
  • A significant part of shareholders' equity is goodwill, which could be written down if acquisition performance falls short of expectations 1.
  • Competition from digital banks and fintech companies could squeeze margins and the cost of attracting deposits 1.

What to watch

  • Trend in net interest margin and cost of depositsQ4 2026
  • Quality of the commercial real estate book and level of provisions2027
  • Full integration of recent acquisitions and trend in operating expenses2027
  • Next annual 10-K and any change to the dividendnext 10-K

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 22 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

The business

Glacier Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, is a Montana corporation listed on the NYSE under the symbol GBCI. Through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Glacier Bank, it offers retail banking, business banking, real estate, commercial, agriculture and consumer loans, and mortgage origination and servicing 1. The bank has eighteen divisions with separate names and management teams, and the Company treats the bank as its sole operating segment 1. As of 31 December 2025 it employed 4,188 persons, 3,927 of them full time 1.

Segments

Regional bank divisions

The Company operates divisions such as First Security Bank, Glacier Bank, Heritage Bank of Nevada and Guaranty Bank & Trust, each with its own name and management under Glacier Bank 1. The share of FDIC insured deposits varies widely by state, from 26.9 percent in Montana to 0.3 percent in Utah 1.

Single operating segment

Management considers the bank its only operating segment, with the corporate division holding the investment portfolio, wholesale borrowings and other centralized functions 1. Segment reporting is therefore essentially the same as the consolidated bank reporting.

Market context

The market area covers nine states in the West and South, with economies built on tourism, construction, mining, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, services and health care 1. Competition comes from commercial banks, savings and loans, credit unions and internet-based rivals, while non-bank institutions in securities, insurance and retail compete for savings and lending 1.

Industry consolidation picked up in 2025, with deal volume and values rising sharply, supported by a more predictable regulatory environment 1. For the Company this may open acquisition opportunities, along with risks around integration and the use of its share price as currency 1.

Trends

  • Rising net interest margintailwind

    The net interest margin rose to 4.01 percent in the third quarter of 2026, from 3.39 percent a year earlier, on higher asset yields and lower funding costs 3. If balance sheet repricing continues, profitability could return to the Company's historical levels 3.

  • Loan and deposit growthtailwind

    The loan portfolio grew by $2.829 billion, or 15 percent, from the third quarter of 2025, and deposits grew by $3.402 billion over the same period 3. Acquisitions partly drove this growth, so the organic pace is harder to gauge 13.

  • Acquisitions and integrationmixed

    The Company completed acquisitions with total assets above $4.7 billion in 2025 and finished the Guaranty core system conversion in 2026 13. Integration can bring savings but also costs and operational difficulties that could weigh on results if underestimated 1.

  • Regulatory and cost pressuresheadwind

    Frequent and sometimes contradictory changes in banking rules add complexity and cost, and consumer protection requirements vary between states 1. Operating expenses rose in 2025, mainly from newly acquired units 1, which could pressure efficiency if revenue does not grow in step.

Competitive position

Banking in the Company's regions is highly competitive, with many depository institutions, and competition for deposits and loans is intensifying from online rivals 1. Larger banks or those with greater financial resources can offer more attractive terms, and new bank charters granted to fintech companies could reshape local competition 1.

  • Community and regional banks in the western US

    Local institutions competing for deposits and commercial loans in the Company's operating areas, as described in the filing 1.

  • Credit unions

    Member-owned institutions that attract savings and offer loans in the same markets, named as main deposit competitors 1.

  • Internet-based banks

    Digital competitors growing in intensity that can offer competitive terms for deposits and loans 12.

  • Fintech companies with bank charters

    New entrants that could change local competition if they obtain or acquire bank charters, per the risk factors 1.

News & filings

In the press

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SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Glacier Bancorp, Inc. · 25 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Glacier Bancorp, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Glacier Bancorp, Inc. · 22 Oct 2026

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