Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported third quarter of 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders of $24.3 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share.

Live Oak’s performance in the quarter, compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, includes these notable items: * Net interest income increased 6.1% and 15.2% compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively. Net interest margin decreased 3 basis points during the third quarter of 2026 from 3.33% for the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025 to 3.30% * Revenue (comprised of net interest income and noninterest income) increased 12.5% and 23.4% compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively, and noninterest expense increased 1.4% and 2.6% compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively, which generated a 25.6% and 52.9% increase in pre-provision net revenue(1 )compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively * Strong loan production of $2.1 billion accompanied by strong deposit growth of $920.6 million during the third quarter of 2026, compared to June 30, 2026, with total assets growing by 5.8% and 15.7% to $17.0 billion as of September 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively * Provision expense for credit losses of $54.7 million for the third quarter of 2026, increased $28.9 million and $32.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively. The provision in the third quarter of 2026 was primarily driven by decisive action of $17.0 million related to the stressed distillery portfolio and reserves to support continued loan growth “The fundamental story at Live Oak is that our franchise is getting stronger. Our operating leverage is improving, Live Oak Express continues to accelerate, and our deposit franchise is marching with gaining momentum,” said Live Oak Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. “The earnings power of this business is expanding because revenue growth is meaningfully outpacing expenses, our loan origination engine is running strong, and our strategic initiatives are delivering results. This operating leverage momentum has aided in absorbing the elevated provision expense in the quarter, which primarily supported record loan growth while also our continued efforts to decisively act to address stress in our distillery-related portfolio. As I think about our operating earnings model, strong loan pipeline, and the possibilities that AI may unlock for both our customers and our employees, I am truly excited about Live Oak’s future.”