Hilltop anticipates 7% to 8% full-year average loan growth in 2026 as deposit costs trend higher

What happened: Hilltop Holdings (HTH) reported Q3 2026 results and management said it anticipates 7% to 8% full-year average loan growth in 2026 as deposit costs trend higher. Key numbers: Q3 net income $24.9 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. 2026 loan growth guidance 7% to 8%. Why it matters: PlainsCapital Bank saw growth in core loans and deposits while expanding net interest margin, even as deposit costs trend higher.

Hilltop projects 7-8% 2026 loan growth as deposit costs rise.

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