First Internet Bancorp Trades At Just 5 Times Next Year's Earnings
Despite weak Q2/H1 2025 results, management's upbeat H2 2025 and FY 2026 guidance signals a strong earnings rebound for First Internet Bancorp. Projected H2 2025 net interest and non-interest income, combined with controlled expenses, could drive EPS to $1.71 for the half, annualizing near $3.50. FY 2026 guidance implies EPS of $4.90–$5.80, placing shares at under 5x forward earnings, making valuation highly attractive even on conservative estimates.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp: Still Trading On Depressed Valuation Multiples
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has been a typically quiet performer since my last update, with the shares unmoved by April's tariff drama and the subsequent rally. While loan growth is soft right now, credit quality remains pristine, and the bank's return on equity is high. The bank's stock price has not kept pace with its earnings and book value growth in recent years. This has left it trading on very depressed multiples.
United Bancorp's Q2 Earnings Grow Y/Y on Loan Expansion
UBCP posts year-over-year growth in Q2 earnings and outlines bold growth plans, including new branches, tech investments and a push toward surpassing $1 billion in total assets.
Glacier Bancorp Is A 'Wait And See' Opportunity
Glacier Bancorp has rebounded with strong deposit and loan growth, but shares remain expensive versus peers and asset quality is below my preferred thresholds. Recent acquisitions in Idaho and Texas expand the bank's footprint and offer strategic growth opportunities, especially in high-growth Southwestern markets. Despite improved earnings and potential cost synergies from acquisitions, valuation and subpar returns on assets and equity keep me cautious.
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Zacks Initiates Coverage of United Bancorp With Neutral Recommendation
Find out why Zacks has assigned United Bancorp a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how high dividend yields, liquidity strength and credit discipline are tempered by cost pressures and geographic exposure.
Landmark Bancorp Q2 Earnings Rise 44% Y/Y as Loan Growth Boosts Margin
LARK's EPS growth in Q2 is driven by strong loan demand and margin expansion despite a dip in deposits and rising non-performing loans.
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Plumas Bancorp: Attractively Valued, Acquisition To Have A Mixed Impact On 2025 EPS
The recent acquisition will boost the loan balance by 50%. It will also lead to 25% cost savings. The acquisition will hurt the net interest margin, as Cornerstone had a much lower margin than Plumas. I'm expecting an adjusted EPS of $4.25 and an unadjusted EPS of $2.98 for 2025.
First Bancorp: Not Good Enough For A Bullish Outlook
First Bancorp has grown deposits and improved asset quality, but revenue and profit growth have been inconsistent over recent years. Recent improvements in net interest income is positive, but years of weak performance temper my enthusiasm. The stock remains expensive on a price-to-earnings basis, even with improved forecasts, making it less attractive for value investors like myself.
Glacier Bancorp: Expensive For A Reason
Glacier Bancorp's earnings growth is highly visible, driven by M&A activity and the gradual roll-off of low-yielding securities. The Guaranty Bancshares acquisition expands GBCI into Texas, diversifies its loan book, and should be immediately accretive to EPS. Despite strong fundamentals and improving margins, GBCI trades at a significant premium (about 20x forward earnings), already reflecting expected growth.
Ameris Bancorp: A Respectful Downgrade After A Great Run
Ameris Bancorp has outperformed the market since my October 2023 "Buy" rating, but shares are now fairly valued after a 77% run-up. Fundamentals remain solid: deposit growth, rising securities, lower debt, and increasing profits, but asset quality and deposit mix raise some concerns. Valuation multiples are above my preferred thresholds, making the stock less attractive despite being cheaper than most peers on a relative basis.
