Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)

In April 2024, Fulton Bank acquired Republic First Bank's assets and deposits from the FDIC. On October 21, 2025, Fulton Financial announced its third-quarter results, reporting GAAP earnings per share of $0.53 and revenue of $334.61 million, both exceeding expectations. Despite positive results, the stock declined slightly. The company's net interest margin expanded, and short interest increased significantly in September 2025. Fulton declared quarterly cash dividends and repurchased 1,650,000 shares in Q3 2025.

The banking industry experiences seasonal trends in loan demand, typically lower in January and February, increasing in March, peaking around August or September, and declining towards December. Fulton Financial's Q3 2025 earnings call highlighted a seasonal increase in municipal balances of $450 million during the third quarter, with anticipated outflows in the fourth quarter, consistent with historical trends.

Fulton Financial Corp. is a regional financial services holding company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, operating through Fulton Bank, N.A. It offers diverse banking and financial products and services, including deposit products, various lending options, and wealth management services such as investment management, trust services, brokerage, insurance, and investment advisory services. The company focuses on community-oriented banking and relationship building.

Fulton Financial operates in a five-state market area in the Mid-Atlantic region, with over 200 financial centers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey. The company previously had a presence in New York until September 2024.

Information specifically detailing Fulton Financial Corp.'s brand reputation or events that have negatively impacted it in the past year is not explicitly available. The news primarily focuses on financial performance, earnings, and stock-related activities, which generally reflect a positive outlook due to exceeding earnings expectations and strategic management.

Institutional investors and hedge funds hold 72.02% of Fulton Financial's stock, while insiders own 1.08%. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in Q2 2025, and Norges Bank purchased a new stake valued at approximately $37.813 million in Q2 2025. Other notable institutional owners include Geode Capital Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Alliancebernstein L.P., Public Sector Pension Investment Board, and Fulton Bank N.A.. Director E Philip Wenger sold 5,000 shares in September 2025.