BOKFHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

BOKF experienced a massive 492% surge in interest expense alongside dramatically increased share buybacks, signaling significant balance sheet stress despite modest profit growth.

The explosive growth in interest expense from $181M to $1.1B suggests BOKF is facing severe funding cost pressures in the current rate environment, which could compress future profitability. The simultaneous 360% increase in share buybacks to $413M appears to be an attempt to support share price amid these operational headwinds, while the 344% jump in credit loss provisions indicates deteriorating loan quality.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

BOKF's financial profile shows concerning stress with interest expense skyrocketing 492% to $1.1B and provision for credit losses surging 344% to $44M, indicating both funding pressures and asset quality deterioration. Operating cash flow plummeted 48% to $740M while management aggressively increased share buybacks 360% to $413M and built cash reserves up 140% to $2.8B. Despite these significant headwinds, net income still grew a modest 10% to $578M, suggesting the bank is managing through challenging conditions but faces meaningful margin compression and credit risks.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Interest Expense
P&L
+492.2%
$180.7M$1.1B

Interest expense surged 492.2% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+359.9%
$89.9M$413.2M

Share repurchases increased 359.9% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Provision for Credit Losses
P&L
+344.5%
$9.9M$44.2M

Credit loss provisions surged 344.5% — management flagging significant deterioration in loan quality ahead.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+140.3%
$1.2B$2.8B

Cash position surged 140.3% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-48.3%
$1.4B$739.6M

Operating cash flow fell 48.3% — earnings quality concerns; investigate working capital changes and non-cash items.

Net Income
P&L
+10.4%
$523.6M$578.0M

Net income grew 10.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-18
PRIOR — 2025-02-19
ADDED
As of January 31, 2026, there were 60,696,695 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
At December 31, 2025, the Company reported total consolidated assets of $52 billion.
We serve Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas with a market share of less than 1%.
At December 31, 2025, we had 5,034 full-time and part-time employees, the majority of which are full-time employees.
Both the scope of the laws and regulations and the intensity of the supervision to which our business is subject increased primarily as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act and its implementing regulations, most of which are now in place.
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REMOVED
As of January 31, 2025, there were 64,226,062 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Term Definition AFS Available For Sale AI Artificial Intelligence AOCI Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ASU Accounting Standards Update ATM Automated Teller Machine BCBS Basel Committee on Banking Supervision BHCA Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 Board Board of Directors of BOK Financial Corporation BOK Financial BOK Financial Corporation BOKF BOK Financial Corporation BOKFI BOK Financial Insurance, Inc.
At December 31, 2024, the Company reported total consolidated assets of $50 billion.
We serve Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas with a market share of approximately 1%.
At BOK Financial, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that offers growth and development opportunities for our employees.
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