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HTH

Hilltop Holdings Inc.

FinancialsRegional Banks$2.2B

Aug7Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including banking, investment, and insurance....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its expenses relative to its revenue.

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Loan Growth

Loan growth can indicate demand for credit and overall economic health, which is crucial for a bank's revenue generation.

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HTH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including banking, investment, and insurance. As part of the financial sector, its performance can be influenced by interest rates, economic conditions, and consumer spending trends.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+55.29%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.37%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Hilltop Holdings reported an EPS of $0.64, exceeding expectations by 17%. The stock saw a positive reaction, gaining 1.06% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Hilltop Holdings' upcoming earnings, given its strong track record of beating EPS estimates in recent quarters.

Bull Case

If Hilltop continues its trend of exceeding EPS expectations, it could see significant stock appreciation, especially if loan growth is robust.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet earnings expectations or shows signs of slowing loan growth, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

Given Hilltop's history of beating EPS estimates, this will be a key indicator of its financial health and market confidence.

How has loan growth trended in the last quarter?

Loan growth is critical for revenue; any slowdown could signal broader economic issues and impact investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating Hilltop's ability to sustain its earnings growth, especially if loan demand remains strong despite economic headwinds.

Supporting Evidence

Hilltop has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong management performance.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, reflecting expectations of volatility that may not align with historical performance.

The bank's focus on regional markets may provide resilience against broader economic downturns.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly boost earnings and challenge current market assumptions.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Hilltop's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amidst changing economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.70 or higher would confirm strong profitability and growth.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.55 could indicate weakening performance and trigger a sell-off.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.39%

Historical Avg

±1.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±9.4% while HTH has averaged ±1.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

22.4%

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 25 (48%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Financials in the last 2 years. 12 of 25 faded and 13 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.4%, with a raw directional average of -0.0% (roughly flat historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hilltop beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.37%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around 0.46%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's outlook on net interest margins and how they plan to manage costs.
3Insights into any changes in consumer behavior that could affect banking services.
4Discussion on how economic conditions are impacting their operations and strategy.
5Any new initiatives or products that could drive future growth.

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Company Snapshot

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services, including banking, investment, and insurance....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its expenses relative to its revenue.

N/A

Loan Growth

Loan growth can indicate demand for credit and overall economic health, which is crucial for a bank's revenue generation.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

HTH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+55.29%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.37%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Hilltop Holdings reported an EPS of $0.64, exceeding expectations by 17%. The stock saw a positive reaction, gaining 1.06% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Hilltop Holdings' upcoming earnings, given its strong track record of beating EPS estimates in recent quarters.

Bull Case

If Hilltop continues its trend of exceeding EPS expectations, it could see significant stock appreciation, especially if loan growth is robust.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet earnings expectations or shows signs of slowing loan growth, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

Given Hilltop's history of beating EPS estimates, this will be a key indicator of its financial health and market confidence.

How has loan growth trended in the last quarter?

Loan growth is critical for revenue; any slowdown could signal broader economic issues and impact investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating Hilltop's ability to sustain its earnings growth, especially if loan demand remains strong despite economic headwinds.

Supporting Evidence

Hilltop has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong management performance.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, reflecting expectations of volatility that may not align with historical performance.

The bank's focus on regional markets may provide resilience against broader economic downturns.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly boost earnings and challenge current market assumptions.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Hilltop's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amidst changing economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.70 or higher would confirm strong profitability and growth.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.55 could indicate weakening performance and trigger a sell-off.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.39%

Historical Avg

±1.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±9.4% while HTH has averaged ±1.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

22.4%

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 25 (48%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hilltop beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.37%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around 0.46%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's outlook on net interest margins and how they plan to manage costs.
3Insights into any changes in consumer behavior that could affect banking services.
4Discussion on how economic conditions are impacting their operations and strategy.
5Any new initiatives or products that could drive future growth.