Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for SYNOVUS FINANCIAL.
Executive leadership at SYNOVUS FINANCIAL.
Kevin Blair
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President
Allan Kamensky
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
D. Zachary Bishop
Executive Vice President, Technology, Operations, and Security
Elizabeth Wolverton
Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking and Brand Experience
Jamie Gregory
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jill Hurley
Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Katherine Weislogel
Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury and Payment Solutions
Kevin Howard
Executive Vice President and Chief Wholesale Banking Officer
Sharon Goodwine
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Shellie Creson
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
Thomas Dierdorff
Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking
Wayne Akins
Executive Vice President and Chief Community Banking and Wealth Services Officer
Board of directors at SYNOVUS FINANCIAL.
Alexandra Villoch
Director
Barry Storey
Director
Diana Murphy
Director
Gregory Montana
Director
Harris Pastides
Director
John Irby
Director
John Stallworth
Director
Pedro Cherry
Director
Stacy Apter
Director
Teresa White
Director
Tim Bentsen
Lead Independent Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during SYNOVUS FINANCIAL earnings calls.
Anthony Elian
JPMorgan
5 questions for SNV
Catherine Mealor
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
5 questions for SNV
Gary Tenner
D.A. Davidson & Co.
5 questions for SNV
Bernard Von Gizycki
Deutsche Bank
4 questions for SNV
Christopher Marinac
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
4 questions for SNV
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital Markets
4 questions for SNV
Michael Rose
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
3 questions for SNV
Nicholas Holowko
UBS Group AG
3 questions for SNV
Casey Haire
Jefferies
2 questions for SNV
Ebrahim Poonawala
Bank of America Securities
2 questions for SNV
Jared David Shaw
Barclays Capital
2 questions for SNV
Jared Shaw
Barclays
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Manan Gosalia
Morgan Stanley
2 questions for SNV
Stephen Scouten
Piper Sandler & Co.
2 questions for SNV
Timur Braziler
Wells Fargo
2 questions for SNV
Brandon King
Truist Securities
1 question for SNV
John McDonald
Truist Securities
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Jon Rau
Barclays
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Samuel Varga
UBS
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for SNV.
- Synovus reported diluted EPS of $1.22 for Q4 2025.
- The company's Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanded to 3.45% in Q4 2025.
- Capital levels strengthened, with the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Ratio reaching an all-time high of 11.28% in Q4 2025.
- Synovus experienced strong 4Q25 loan growth and core deposit growth, with total loans increasing by 2% and total deposits by 3% quarter-over-quarter.
- Credit quality metrics for Q4 2025 included a Net Charge-Off Ratio of 0.22% and an NPA ratio of 0.62%, with the majority of the non-performing loan increase attributed to a $38.6 million C&I credit.
- Both Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus demonstrated strong financial performance in Q4 2025, with Pinnacle reporting adjusted EPS of $2.24 (up 18% year-over-year) and Synovus reporting adjusted diluted EPS of $1.45 (up 16% year-over-year). Both companies also experienced healthy loan and core deposit growth, and expanding net interest margins.
- For 2026, the combined company anticipates period-end loans to grow 9%-11% to $91-$93 billion and total deposits to grow 8%-10% to $106.5-$108.5 billion. The adjusted revenue outlook is $5-$5.2 billion, with a net interest margin estimated in the 345-355 basis point range.
- The company expects a Common Equity Tier One (CET1) ratio of approximately 10% by the end of Q1 2026, which includes $225-$250 million in Q1 merger-related expenses. The recognition of annualized merger-related expense savings for 2026 has been adjusted to 40%, or $100 million, due to timing shifts.
- The board authorized a $400 million common share repurchase program and set the quarterly common equity dividend at $0.50 per share, effective from Q1 2026.
- Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus completed their merger on January 1st.
- For Q4 2025, Legacy Pinnacle reported adjusted EPS of $2.24, an 18% year-over-year increase, while Legacy Synovus reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.45, a 16% year-over-year increase.
- The combined company's 2026 guidance includes expected period-end loans of $91 billion-$93 billion (up 9%-11% from year-end 2025 combined) and total deposits of $106.5 billion-$108.5 billion (up 8%-10%).
- The 2026 outlook also projects adjusted revenue between $5 billion-$5.2 billion, a net interest margin in the 345-355 basis point range, and adjusted non-interest expense of approximately $2.7 billion-$2.8 billion.
- The company plans to hire 250 total revenue producers in 2026 and anticipates realizing 40% or $100 million of annualized merger-related expense savings during the year.
- SNV projects 2026 period-end loans to grow 9%-11% to $91-$93 billion and total deposits to increase 8%-10% to $106.5-$108.5 billion. The adjusted revenue outlook is $5-$5.2 billion, with a net interest margin estimated between 345-355 basis points, and adjusted non-interest expense expected to be $2.7-$2.8 billion.
- The company anticipates realizing 40% or $100 million of annualized merger-related expense savings in 2026, a timing adjustment from the previously anticipated 50%. Non-recurring merger-related expenses are projected to be $450-$500 million in 2026.
- A quarterly common equity dividend of $0.50 per share will begin in Q1 2026, and a $400 million common share repurchase program has been authorized. However, share repurchases are unlikely in Q1 and Q2 2026 as the company prioritizes capital accretion towards a common equity tier one ratio target of 10.25%-10.75%. SNV also plans to hire 250 total revenue producers in 2026.
- Synovus Financial Corp. completed its merger with Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. and Steel Newco Inc. on January 1, 2026, with the combined entity now operating as Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc..
- The newly combined bank holding company had estimated pro forma combined $117.2 billion in assets, $95.7 billion in deposits, and $80.4 billion in loans as of September 30, 2025.
- Each share of Synovus common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.5237 shares of new Pinnacle common stock, and Synovus common stock was delisted from the NYSE; new Pinnacle shares began trading under the ticker PNFP on January 2, 2026.
- The combined holding company's headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, and the combined bank's headquarters is in Nashville, Tennessee.
- On December 9, 2025, Synovus Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corp., issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.957% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Bank Notes due 2036.
- The notes will bear an initial fixed interest rate of 5.957% per annum from December 9, 2025, to January 15, 2031, and then reset to the Five-year U.S. Treasury Rate plus 2.300% per annum until the maturity date of January 15, 2036.
- The issuance generated net proceeds of approximately $496 million, which Synovus Bank plans to use for general corporate purposes.
- These notes are subordinated and junior in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Debt of Synovus Bank and are not an obligation of or guaranteed by Synovus Financial Corp..
- The transformational merger between Pinnacle and Synovus has received regulatory approval and is on target to close early next year, with Kevin Blair becoming CEO and Terry Turner serving as Chairman of the combined company.
- The combined entity targets 9%-11% loan and deposit growth for 2026, an acceleration driven by adopting Pinnacle's hiring model and leveraging specialized products.
- The company anticipates $100-$130 million in revenue synergies over the next 2-3 years, stemming from increased banker hiring, expanded product offerings, and normalized performance across both organizations.
- The combined company expects to have close to 10% CET1 at closing, with a long-term target of 10.5%, prioritizing capital deployment for growth over share repurchases.
- Pinnacle's 49% stake in BHG could be subject to a liquidity event, with BHG representing approximately 6% of the combined company's revenues; any capital generated would be used to replace this earnings stream.
- Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners announced the anticipated board of directors for their combined company, which will be named Pinnacle Financial Partners.
- The combined board will consist of fifteen directors, with eight from Pinnacle and seven from Synovus, including six independent directors from each company.
- M. Terry Turner (Pinnacle's current President and CEO) is expected to serve as non-executive chair, and Tim E. Bentsen (Synovus director) as lead director.
- The merger, which received shareholder and regulatory approvals in November, is expected to close on January 1, 2026.
- Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. and Synovus Financial Corp. entered into a merger agreement on July 24, 2025, to combine into a new entity named Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
- Under the merger terms, Synovus common stockholders will receive 0.5237 shares of Newco common stock for each Synovus share.
- The merger is accounted for as a business combination with Pinnacle as the accounting acquirer, and the presented pro forma financial information is preliminary.
- As of September 30, 2025, the unaudited pro forma combined entity would have $117.24 billion in total assets and $95.71 billion in total deposits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the unaudited pro forma combined net income attributable to shareholders is $1.15 billion, with diluted EPS of $7.35.
- Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp. have received federal bank regulatory approval to combine.
- Shareholders of both companies approved the merger on November 6, 2025, and the transaction is anticipated to close on January 1, 2026.
- The combined firm is projected to have $116 billion in assets.
- Kevin Blair, Synovus CEO, will become president and CEO of the combined company, while Terry Turner, Pinnacle President and CEO, will serve as chairman of the board.
- Full system and brand conversions for the combined entity are expected to take place in the first half of 2027.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for SYNOVUS FINANCIAL.
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