
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
NBT Bancorp has demonstrated strong financial performance, highlighted by a net interest margin (NIM) expansion to 3.59%, which exceeded expectations and reflects a solid increase in average earning asset yields and total loan yields. The company anticipates additional NIM improvement through gradual increases in new loan yields and fixed asset repricing, indicating a positive outlook for future earnings. Moreover, a raised earnings per share (EPS) forecast, driven by a favorable NIM trajectory, positions NBT Bancorp for sustained growth amidst modest expectations for loan growth in 2025.
Bears say
NBT Bancorp's stock faces a negative outlook primarily due to a decline in organic loans, which fell by 1% quarter-over-quarter, significantly missing consensus expectations of 3.2% growth. Additionally, potential risks highlighted include an economic slowdown that could lead to higher credit costs within the bank's loan portfolio, as well as execution and pricing risks related to mergers and acquisitions that may negatively impact overall performance. Lastly, regional economic growth from initiatives like the CHIPS Act may not provide the expected tailwinds, further complicating the bank's ability to improve its financial stability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of NBT Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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