In pre-market trading, fnb stock price is marginally higher at $12.87, following positive updates on mortgage lending trends. Short interest has declined 4%, indicating reduced bearish bets from speculative traders. WaFd, Inc.’ s WAFD second-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended March 31) adjusted earnings of 65 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. Also, the bottom line increased significantly year over year. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.) Results were primarily aided by a rise in NII and non-interest income. Lower non-interest expenses and provision for credit losses also supported WAFD’s performance. However, the decline in loan balance acted as a spoilsport. Hancock Whitney Corp. ’s HWC first-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.38 exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago figure of $1.28. Results benefited from an increase in non-interest income and NII. Lower provisions were another positive for HWC. However, higher adjusted expenses alongside lower loan and deposit balances were headwinds. Shares of F.N.B. Corporation FNB rose 2.3% in after-hours trading following the release of its second-quarter 2025 results . Earnings of 36 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents. Also, the bottom line compared favorably with adjusted earnings of 34 cents in the prior-year quarter. Results benefited from growth in net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Higher loans and deposits are other positives. However, higher provisions and expenses were the undermining factors. Net income available to its common stockholders was $130.7 million, up 5.7% year over year. Our estimate for the metric was $121.4 million. Following the latest Federal Reserve minutes, fnb stock price edged higher as policy clarity reduced market uncertainty. With earnings season approaching, price action is expected to intensify.