Axos Financial: The Digital Bank Trades At Lofty Premium

Axos Financial, Inc. reported strong revenue growth in fiscal Q3 2026, driven by acquisitions, but adjusted EPS missed consensus by $0.23. Non-interest income surged 157.7% to $86 million, primarily from the Verdant acquisition, while net interest income rose 11.2% year-over-year. Loan and deposit balances expanded rapidly, with asset quality stable despite a $41 million provision for credit losses linked to new assets.