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BOK Financial's Revenue Growth Solid: What's Driving the Upside?

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Key Takeaways

  • BOK Financial's revenues rose 10.2% year over year in the first half of 2026.
  • NII growth is supported by loan expansion, fixed-rate asset repricing and stable funding costs.
  • Fiduciary, investment banking and commercial banking services are broadening BOKF's fee-income base.

BOK Financial Corporation (BOKF - Free Report) has been expanding its revenue base through growth in net interest income (NII) and diversified fee-income streams. The company’s revenues witnessed a three-year (2022-2025) CAGR of 5.5% and increased 10.2% year over year in the first half of 2026.

NII has remained an important contributor to BOKF’s top-line performance. The metric witnessed a CAGR of 3.1% from 2022-2025 and continued to increase in the first half of 2026. Going forward, continued loan growth, fixed-rate asset repricing and stable funding costs are expected to support NII. Management expects 2026 NII to be in the upper half of its $1.42-$1.45 billion guidance range compared with $1.32 billion reported in 2025.

BOKF also benefits from a growing and diversified fee-income base. Its fee income witnessed a CAGR of 9.6% from 2022-2025 and continued to increase in the first half of 2026. Growth was driven by customer acquisition, deeper client relationships and continued investment in fee-generating businesses. Growth in fiduciary and asset management, transaction card, investment banking and commercial banking services is helping diversify the revenue mix. Although management expects total fees and commissions revenues to be in the lower half of the $820-$845 million guidance range, up from $800.7 million in 2025, these businesses are expected to remain consistent fee generators, supporting steady, long-term revenue growth.

Strategic acquisitions have also played a role in strengthening BOKF’s revenue diversification. The 2018 acquisition of CoBiz Financial expanded its presence in Colorado and Arizona while adding specialty lending and fee-generating businesses, including wealth management and commercial insurance. By broadening its product offerings and deepening customer relationships, the acquisition created additional opportunities for BOKF to grow both interest and fee income. Overall, continued NII growth and expansion across diversified fee-based businesses are expected to support BOK Financial’s revenue growth in the coming periods.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate of BOKF’s 2026 and 2027 revenues suggests rallies of 3.9% and 5.9%, respectively.

Revenue Estimates

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How Are BOKF’s Peers Expanding Revenue Growth?

Similar to BOKF, other banks like SouthState Corporation (SSB - Free Report) and Citizens Financial (CFG - Free Report) are witnessing solid revenue growth through geographic expansion, deeper client relationships and broader product offerings.

SouthState is strengthening its revenue base through inorganic expansion in higher-growth markets. SouthState’s revenues increased at a five-year CAGR of 18.7% through 2025, with the uptrend continuing in the first half of 2026. Low-cost deposits, strong loan pipelines, strategic acquisitions and solid non-interest income are expected to support further growth.

Citizens Financial is broadening its revenue base through capital markets, wealth management and other fee-based businesses. Citizens Financial’s total revenues increased at a five-year CAGR of 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, with growth continuing in the first six months of 2026. Higher interest-earning assets, a favorable funding mix and continued growth in fee income are expected to support further revenue growth.

BOKF’s Price Performance & Zacks Rank

Over the past year, shares of BOKF have gained 22.2% compared with the industry’s 8.0% growth.

Price Performance

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At present, BOKF carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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