KBW names 17 US banks to 2026 Honor Roll for top earnings growth over 10 years

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) announced 17 U.S. banks selected for the 2026 KBW Bank Honor Roll, recognizing outstanding earnings growth over the past decade. These banks, representing just 6% of eligible institutions with over $500 million in assets, showed consistent earnings growth or ranked in the top 5% by 10-year EPS CAGR. Notable repeat honorees include BancFirst Corporation and 1st Source Corporation, while seven banks joined the list for the first time. KBW highlights that these banks have delivered strong stock returns, outperforming major banking indexes, signaling robust fundamentals and market confidence.