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M&T Bank Corporation
MTB - NYSE - $212.14 (as of ) ▼ -0.41%
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Earnings Tue 19 Jan

M&T opens the
books on Tuesday evening.

The median of 3 price targets is $235[FMP target], stock is $212, +10.8% vs the analyst consensus median. Q1 FY26 EPS $4.18 vs $4.02 estimate: beat (+4.0%)[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: -0.1%.

↓ summary below
Quick Take - in 40 seconds ·
B+
Council 2/6 - Historical V1 score 47

B+ — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: unavailable[FMP Form 4].

Quick Answer

M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) Q2 consensus: revenue $2.5B[FMP est], EPS $5.00[FMP est]. 4 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$5.00 EPS Estimate Last year $4.28 - +17% YoY
4 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 4 quarters

Q1 FY26 EPS $4.18 vs $4.02 estimate: beat (+4.0%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -0.1%[FMP D+1].

Watchlist

5 metrics stand out this quarter.

$7.2 billion Expectation / Guide

NII Guidance

NII_guidance

M&T Bank Corporation expects Net Interest Income (NII) for the full year 2026 to be approximately $7.2 billion to $7.35 billion.

"We expect NII of approximately $7.2 billion to $7.35 billion, which translates into a NIM in the high 3.60s."

- Daryl Bible, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 15, 2026
10% Expectation / Guide

CET1 Ratio Guidance

CET1_ratio_guidance

M&T Bank Corporation is moving to the bottom end of the CET1 ratio range of 10%, given continued asset quality improvement and our strong performance.

"We are also moving to the bottom end of the CET1 ratio range of 10%, given continued asset quality improvement and our strong performance."

- Daryl Bible, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 15, 2026
$1.5 billion Investor Focus

C&I Loan Growth

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M&T Bank Corporation's average Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans grew $1.5 billion from the fourth quarter, including a pickup in middle market growth.

"C&I growth was strong, with average C&I loans growing $1.5 billion from the fourth quarter, including a pickup in middle market growth."

- Daryl Bible, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 15, 2026
$1.25 billion Investor Focus

Share Repurchases

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M&T Bank Corporation executed $1.25 billion in share repurchases, representing over 3.5% of shares outstanding as of 2025.

"We brought our capital levels within our operating range and executed $1.25 billion in share repurchases, representing over 3.5% of shares outstanding as of 2025."

- Daryl Bible, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 15, 2026
$700 million Investor Focus

Asset Quality Improvement

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M&T Bank Corporation's asset quality is strong, with more than $700 million reduction in criticized balances and net charge-offs of 31 basis points.

"Credit continues to perform well, with more than $700 million reduction in criticized balances and net charge-offs of 31 basis points."

- Daryl Bible, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 15, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 6 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 2 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin), 0 bearish (none), 4 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Buffett, Munger).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +10.8%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 45
Klarman value - target upside +10.8%
Buffett quality - ROE score 3/5
Munger valuation - target upside +10.8%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Fairly Valued

Quality business, trading at fair value.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthModerate
Margin of SafetyModerate
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCTight
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
44.9 RSI 44.9 weak momentum, 50d above
MACD
+0.30 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$211 stock 0.3% above - short-term support
200d MA
$203 stock 4.5% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
-30% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$235
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$212
Pre-earnings position
Support
$172
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$172-$235 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

4 quarters shown.

BEAT
Q2 FY25
$4.28 vs $3.99 est · Next-day price move: +1.6%
BEAT
Q3 FY25
$4.87 vs $4.43 est · Next-day price move: +1.1%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$4.67 vs $4.48 est · Next-day price move: -0.3%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$4.18 vs $4.02 est · Next-day price move: -0.1%

Q1 FY26 (April 15, 2026) EPS $4.18 vs $4.02 estimate: beat (+4.0%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -0.1%[FMP D+1].

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $4.85 (no guidance)

Q1 FY26 EPS $4.18 vs $4.02 estimate: beat (+4.0%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -0.1%[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q1 CapEx $96.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 26.8%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q2 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q2 EPS > $5.00 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $5.00[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $235[FMP target]; high target $255[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $5.00 + CapEx < $96.0M
Threshold: EPS approx $5.00[FMP est], Q2 CapEx < $96.0M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $212[FMP] and median $235[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $4.85 or CapEx >= $96.0M
Threshold: EPS < $4.85[FMP estx0.97].
Current price $212 — above SMA200 $203 [FMP].

Market Outlook

What do analysts say? 3 price targets · 21 ratings

Wall Street Consensus
$235
12-month median target price (+10.8% gap to the analyst consensus median)
7
BUY
13
HOLD
1
SELL
Risk Management
$172
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$211 - 50-day MA (above, +0.3%)
$203 - 200-day MA (above, +4.5%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - MTB Q2 FY26
B+

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Tuesday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Tuesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q2 EPS threshold $5.00[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $96.0M". Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Jan 19, 2027EARNINGSQ2 FY26 results (after market close) + earnings call
Jan 20, 2027PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Aug 9, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026FILING10-Q due within 40–45 days of quarter end (by Aug 9, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026); the exact deadline depends on filer status
~Apr 21, 2027EARNINGSQ3 FY26 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the MTB Q2 FY26 earnings preview cover?

This M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) Q2 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in MTB Q2 FY26 earnings?

M&T Bank Corporation (MTB): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.

Where do the numbers on this page come from?

M&T Bank Corporation (MTB): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.

Is this a buy or sell recommendation?

M&T Bank Corporation (MTB): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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