Economic indicators suggest that loan growth will likely remain below the historical average. Nevertheless, I'm expecting it to be high enough to drive earnings. Interest rate cuts will affect the loan growth and net interest margin in several ways. I'm expecting the overall effect to be slightly negative on the margin. The year-end target price suggests a small downside from the current market price. Further, SRCE is offering a low dividend yield of 2.3%.
1st Source (SRCE) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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1st Source (SRCE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.30 per share a year ago.
1st Source (SRCE) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).