1Q Inside the Numbers 2026: Community Banking Briefing

​What It Is

​Inside the Numbers is a quarterly, analyst-led briefing that takes a clear, data-driven look at the state of community banking.

​Each quarter, our analysts highlight what’s standing out in the numbers, explain what it means in plain terms, and connect those insights to what’s happening across the industry. Every session also features a guest to bring fresh perspective and real-world context.

​This is a practical, honest conversation grounded in facts — designed to help participants leave with clarity and confidence.

​Who It’s For

​This session is for:

• ​Community bankers at any level

• ​Executives, board members, and operators

• ​Fintechs, advisors, consultants, and partners who work with community banks

​If your work touches a community bank, this briefing will help you better understand the landscape and the opportunities ahead.

​What We’ll Cover

​While topics vary each quarter based on the data and industry dynamics, sessions typically include:

• ​Key financial and performance trends across community banks

• ​Notable shifts and emerging signals worth paying attention to

• ​Context on what the numbers mean — not just what they show

• ​Perspective from a guest who brings additional insight from the field

​Why It Matters

​Community banking continues to evolve, creating both challenges and opportunity.

​Inside the Numbers helps you:

• ​Cut through the noise and focus on what matters

• ​Understand what’s changing and what’s holding steady

• ​Ask better questions and make more informed decisions

​You don’t need to be a data expert — just curious and invested in getting the story right.

​Format

• ​Live, 60-minute virtual session

• ​Analyst-led with a guest perspective

• ​Time for live Q&A, with questions welcomed during and after the session

​Inside the Numbers is made possible by our sponsors!