
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Preferred Bank demonstrates a positive financial outlook characterized by a significant increase in both net interest income (NII) and net interest margin (NIM), with current NIM reaching 3.92%. The bank's expansion in end-of-period loans by 9.2% annualized, particularly notable in commercial and industrial loans, indicates robust demand and growth potential. Additionally, the company's strong balance sheet growth and improved cost control lead to upward revisions in earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025 and 2026, further solidifying its favorable financial position.
Bears say
Preferred Bank's financial outlook appears negative due to several concerning indicators, including a decline in the allowance for credit losses (ACL) to 1.27%, coupled with a potential deterioration in asset quality and sluggish loan demand that could lead to continued balance sheet contraction. Furthermore, increased competition is anticipated to negatively impact loan and deposit pricing, which may further suppress the bank's net interest margin, already projected to experience modest pressure with a forecasted decrease in NIM to 3.81% in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the bank's core non-interest expenses (NIE) have shown a decline that exceeds initial guidance, reflecting ongoing challenges in controlling costs amid a contracting earning asset mix.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Preferred Bank and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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