S&P Global Market Intelligence places Bank of Utah in the top 20 nationally among community banks with $3 billion to $10 billion in assets for two years in a row
Ogden, Utah, May 15, 2026—Bank of Utah (BOU Bancorp Inc.) ranks No. 17 on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2025 list of Best-Performing U.S. Community Banks in the $3 billion to $10 billion asset category. It’s the second consecutive year that the bank has been placed in the top 20. The ranking reflects the bank’s financial performance across returns, growth and funding, with an emphasis on balance sheet strength and risk profile.
“A top-20 ranking among hundreds of eligible institutions across the country reflects Bank of Utah’s continued strength, stability and performance,” said Branden Hansen, President at Bank of Utah. “It proves that a Utah-based community bank like ours can deliver exceptional service locally while competing successfully on a national stage.”
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual rankings assess the best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion, and those below $3 billion; credit unions; U.S. public banks; and community banks by region. These rankings, published since 2011, were designed to assess the performance of banks and credit unions. Regional lists rank banks in the Northeast, South Central, Southeast, West and Midwest.
“These rankings highlight the resilience and strategic excellence of financial institutions that have successfully balanced growth with prudent risk management,” said Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence. “In 2025, we saw standout performers across all categories demonstrate that strong fundamentals and community focus remain the cornerstone of sustainable banking success. Our rankings provide the market with essential intelligence to identify industry leaders and emerging trends.”
The full 2025 Top Bank and Credit Union Rankings are available from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
