Cullen/Frost Bankers Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results and Authorizes $300M Share Repurchase

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Cullen/Frost Bankers reported strong full-year 2025 financial results with increased net income and EPS, alongside the authorization of a new $300 million share repurchase program.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Net income available to common shareholders increased to $641.9 million ($9.92 diluted EPS) in 2025, up from $575.9 million ($8.87 diluted EPS) in 2024.

• New $300 Million Share Repurchase Plan

  The Board authorized a new $300.0 million stock repurchase plan on January 28, 2026, to repurchase common stock over a one-year period, signaling confidence and commitment to shareholder returns. This follows the full utilization of a $150.0 million plan in 2025.

• Improved Credit Quality & Liquidity

  Credit loss expense decreased to $44.2 million in 2025 from $65.0 million in 2024. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $8.2 billion in interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve and $11.3 billion in unencumbered securities.

• FDIC Special Assessment Reversal

  The company reversed $9.7 million of its special deposit insurance assessment accrual in 2025, positively impacting non-interest expense.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers delivered robust financial performance in 2025, marked by significant increases in net income and diluted earnings per share. The company also demonstrated strong capital management by authorizing a new $300 million share repurchase plan, following the full utilization of its prior $150 million plan. This comprehensive annual report confirms the positive preliminary earnings announced on January 29, 2026, and highlights the company's solid asset quality, liquidity, and capital position, reinforcing a positive outlook for investors.