The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
Aaron Passman, Callahan & Associates
Aaron Passman, Senior Content Manager, Callahan & Associates

The latest credit union performance data is available now through Callahan’s FirstLook program, and Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com gives readers a look at the latest trends and their impact on your cooperative.

Backed by fresh Call Report data and Callahan’s peer-driven benchmarks, this week’s coverage goes beyond surface-level results to examine the forces reshaping balance sheets, member behavior, and long-term sustainability. The Callahan analyst team has been hard at work connecting 2025 performance outcomes to the strategic decisions credit unions will face in 2026, highlighting where pressure is building, where resilience is emerging, and what leaders should be watching most closely as conditions evolve.

In the days ahead, keep your eyes peeled for:

What about your credit union? What industry performance metrics are you keeping an eye on? Let us know how these trends are impacting your members and your credit union, and we might feature your story on CreditUnions.com.

February 23, 2026
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