ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB) (the “Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“HomeTrust” or the “Bank”), announced it has been named to the 2026 KBW Bank Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. Only 6% of eligible banks were selected—representing 17 financial institutions—based on best-in-class earnings growth over the past 10 years.
The Bank was also recently recognized on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Banks, which ranks the top 100 banks based on key metrics measuring growth, credit quality, profitability and stock performance. This is the third consecutive year HomeTrust has been recognized on the list.
In addition, HomeTrust earned a spot on American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For for the second straight year and was recognized as a Best Place to Work by Best Companies Group in all five states it serves.
“We are incredibly honored to have earned these prestigious rankings and recognitions for multiple years,” said C. Hunter Westbrook, President & Chief Executive Officer. “Several years ago, HomeTrust set a goal to be a consistently high-performing, regional community bank and a regionally and nationally recognized ‘Best Place to Work’. These awards confirm our progress; however, this isn’t a destination—it’s a journey. We continue to empower people, strengthen communities and cultivate a workplace where belonging fuels excellence. Together, we thrive.”
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About HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB), headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, is the holding company for HomeTrust Bank, a state-chartered community bank operating over 30 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Georgia. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total assets of $4.4 billion.
Since 2023, HomeTrust has been acknowledged by multiple organizations for the successful creation of a workplace culture that engages team members, fosters a sense of belonging, while establishing the Bank as a high-performing regional community bank.
HomeTrust Bank’s recent quarterly earnings release is available here: HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Year Ending December 31, 2026 and an Increase in the Quarterly Dividend | HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
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