American National Bankshares Inc. Price & Performance (AMNB)

Wells Fargo has taken a significant step toward full regulatory relief after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated a longstanding consent order related to compliance risk. This development marks progress in the bank’s efforts to resolve past issues and could pave the way for further operational flexibility in the coming months.1

Eastern Bankshares reported a net loss of $217.7 million for the first quarter, driven by a non-operating charge from a $1.3 billion investment portfolio repositioning. However, operating net income reached $67.5 million, and the company announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend, highlighting confidence in its ongoing capital strength and earnings outlook.2

Atlantic Union Bankshares reported a modest increase in nonperforming assets to 0.38% of total loans for Q1 2025, primarily due to a single large commercial loan. The bank’s allowance for credit losses rose to $209 million, reflecting heightened caution amid an uncertain economic outlook, even as investment balances and securities values improved.3