On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 23, 2026, First Western (NASDAQ:MYFW) reported a 15% quarter-over-quarter increase in pre-tax, pre-provision net income, driven by loan growth, expanding interest margins, and lower expenses. For long-term investors, the bank's ability to capitalize on local market consolidation while maintaining loan pricing discipline provides a clear path to higher return on average assets (ROAA), a key measure of bank profitability. Three things management said stand out. Regional bank mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are disrupting local markets, allowing the firm to hire senior talent and capture new commercial clients. This hiring momentum supported $163 million in new loan originations during the third quarter.
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