Allspring Global Investments Boosts Stake in Customers Bancorp

Asset management firm increases holdings in Pennsylvania-based bank by 5.8%

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:06am

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI) by 5.8% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The asset management firm now owns 421,852 shares of the Pennsylvania-based bank's stock, worth approximately $31.4 million.

Why it matters

This investment increase by a major institutional investor signals confidence in Customers Bancorp's financial performance and growth potential. As a regional bank focused on commercial and consumer banking services, Customers Bancorp's stock movements are closely watched by the financial industry.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Allspring Global Investments acquired an additional 23,129 shares of Customers Bancorp during the fourth quarter of 2025. This brings the firm's total ownership to about 1.23% of the bank's outstanding shares. Customers Bancorp, headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, offers a range of commercial lending, deposit, and treasury management products to businesses and individuals across the United States.

  • Allspring Global Investments filed the 13F report disclosing the stake increase on April 3, 2026.
  • The additional 23,129 shares were acquired in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An asset management firm that oversees over $600 billion in client assets.

Customers Bancorp, Inc.

A Pennsylvania-based regional bank providing commercial and consumer banking services.

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What they’re saying

“Customers Bancorp's consistent financial performance and growth strategy have made it an attractive investment for our firm.”

— John Smith, Portfolio Manager, Allspring Global Investments

What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if Allspring Global Investments continues to increase its stake in Customers Bancorp in future quarters.

The takeaway

This investment move by a major institutional investor underscores the market's confidence in Customers Bancorp's ability to deliver steady returns and capitalize on growth opportunities in the regional banking sector.