Welcome to our dedicated page for Firstsun Capital news (Ticker: FSUN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Firstsun Capital stock.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) is a Denver, Colorado-based financial holding company for Sunflower Bank, N.A., a Dallas-headquartered bank that operates as Sunflower Bank and First National 1870. The FSUN news stream on Stock Titan reflects developments across this regional banking platform, including earnings results, strategic transactions, and updates from its multi-state branch network.
Investors following FSUN news will see quarterly and annual earnings announcements detailing net income, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, noninterest income contributions, and capital ratios. These releases often include management commentary on credit quality, loan growth in categories such as commercial and industrial and real estate, and the mix of fee income from mortgage banking and other services.
News coverage also features corporate and strategic updates such as the announced all-stock merger between FirstSun and First Foundation Inc., including terms of the merger agreement, expected ownership split, and management’s estimates of the combined company’s asset size and business mix. Related items include SEC-reported developments like board representation arrangements with institutional investors such as Castle Creek Capital.
Because FirstSun’s primary operations run through Sunflower Bank, N.A., the FSUN news feed also captures subsidiary-level announcements. These include leadership appointments in key markets like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio; partnerships such as Sunflower Bank’s collaboration with VerityPay to enhance B2C digital payments; and community initiatives like the ABC Program for Education and Community Partner Awards.
For users tracking FSUN, this news page offers a consolidated view of financial performance updates, merger progress, capital and governance developments, and operational news from Sunflower Bank and First National 1870. Regularly reviewing this feed can help readers understand how FirstSun’s regional banking franchise and strategic initiatives are evolving over time.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) completed its merger with First Foundation Inc. on April 1, 2026, combining First Foundation Bank into Sunflower Bank with Sunflower Bank as the survivor.
On a pro forma basis as of December 31, 2025, the combined franchise reports $20.4 billion in total assets, $13.8 billion in total loans and $16.4 billion in total deposits, before planned balance sheet down-sizing and merger-related adjustments. Multiple First Foundation directors joined the FirstSun board and Thomas C. Shafer joined as director and Executive Vice Chairman.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) and First Foundation (NYSE: FFWM) received final bank regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to complete their proposed merger.
Approvals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and stockholder votes were previously obtained. The parties expect to close the merger on April 1, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) and First Foundation Inc (NYSE: FFWM) announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the merger of their bank subsidiaries, Sunflower Bank, N.A. and First Foundation Bank, with Sunflower Bank, N.A. as the surviving bank.
Remaining steps include Federal Reserve approval, stockholder votes for both companies on February 27, 2026, and satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions; completion is expected early in Q2 2026.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSUN) reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with quarterly net income of $24.8M ($0.88 diluted) and full-year net income of $97.9M ($3.47 diluted). Net interest margin expanded to 4.18% in Q4 and 4.10% for 2025. Average loan growth accelerated (Q4 annualized 8.5%; full-year 4.7%) while average deposit growth was 6.6% for 2025. Capital ratios remain well above regulatory thresholds (CET1 14.12%, total risk-based 15.73%, tier 1 leverage 12.75%).
Credit metrics were impacted by specific C&I account deterioration, raising net charge-offs and provisions during 2025.
Sunflower Bank (FSUN) launched Sunflower Insurance Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary on January 23, 2026, to expand insurance and wealth planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Services include risk management, liquidity planning, tax-efficient wealth transfer, executive benefits, key-person and buy/sell planning, life, long-term care and disability coverage, and estate/generational planning. Catherine Runge joins as Director of Insurance Strategies with 20+ years' experience. Sunflower Insurance Solutions also entered a strategic partnership with Lion Street to access its network, carriers, technology, and advanced planning resources. More information is available at SunflowerIS.com.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSUN) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Monday, January 26, 2026 after market close.
The company will host a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Investors can access the financial results in the News section and the live webcast and replay on the Events & Presentations page of the company's website. Phone participants may dial toll-free (833) 470-1428 or (404) 975-4839 with Access Code 586052; advance registration is available and access details will be emailed upon registration.
Sunflower Bank (Nasdaq: FSUN) named Andy Gaines as Regional President for Houston, Austin & San Antonio, responsible for growing middle market commercial banking in those Texas markets. Gaines has more than 15 years of commercial and corporate banking experience and will be based at Sunflower Bank’s Houston corporate office. The bank reported $8.5 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025, operates 71 licensed branches across seven states, and offers mortgage capabilities in 43 states. Sunflower Bank expanded its Texas footprint after an April 2022 merger and now runs 22 Texas locations; two additional commercial hires in Houston were announced: Christine Dobbins and Malia Willis.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSUN) announced that affiliates of Castle Creek Capital purchased $40 million of common stock from legacy holders, giving Castle Creek an approximate 4% ownership stake as of December 4, 2025. Under an agreement between the parties, subject to regulatory requirements, Spencer T. Cohn is expected to join FirstSun’s board upon the earlier of (i) closing of the proposed merger with First Foundation or (ii) FirstSun’s 2026 annual meeting. Management and Castle Creek described the investment as support for the proposed merger and the company’s strategy.
Sunflower Bank (FSUN) announced a partnership with VerityPay to add secure B2C digital payouts to its Treasury Management services on December 3, 2025. The collaboration leverages VerityPay’s patented platform to enable business customers to send payments to consumers via SMS in as little as 90 seconds without an app download. Sunflower Bank, a $8.5 billion institution with a mortgage platform in 43 states and regional operations across seven states, will offer the service to replace paper checks and prepaid cards and to support faster, trackable disbursements.
Sunflower Bank (NASDAQ:FSUN) donated a total of $104,860 to K-12 schools through its ABC Program for Education for the 2024-2025 school year and paid $28,510 directly to students via 2025 "Pay for As" drawings, for a combined $133,370 in support.
The ABC Program began in 2001 and has contributed over $1.9 million to Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities. The 2025-2026 campaign runs Sept 1, 2025–Aug 31, 2026 and includes: $0.02 per eligible debit purchase to a registered school, $5 for new Elevation Checking accounts opened with a school code, and biannual "Pay for As" drawings that award $10 per A (up to $100) with matching school donations for winners who attend participating schools.