
GABC Stock Forecast & Price Target
GABC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
German American Bancorp demonstrated robust financial performance with loans growing by 6% quarter-over-quarter (LQA), propelled by commercial real estate (CRE) and strong seasonal trends in agriculture, alongside a 4% increase in deposits reflecting positive core interest-bearing deposit (IBD) growth. The bank's pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) rose 9% to $30.7 million, exceeding estimates due to improved spread and fee income, while operating expenses remained in line with expectations. Notably, wealth management fees surged by 23% in 2024, resulting from significant asset inflows and favorable capital market conditions, reinforcing the bank's potential for growth in core fee income and overall profitability moving forward.
Bears say
German American Bancorp Inc experienced a decline in tangible book value (TBV) by 5% quarter-over-quarter to $17.93 and a drop in tangible common equity (TCE) by 53 basis points to 8.70%, reflecting unfavorable shifts in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and acquisition-related costs. Additionally, the allowance for credit losses (ACL) remained relatively stable at 1.08%, paired with non-performing loan (NPL) coverage at 4.1 times, indicating potential concerns about future credit quality amidst a challenging interest rate environment. The bank's risk factors, including potential increases in credit costs, reduced loan demand, and margin pressure, suggest heightened vulnerabilities that could adversely impact its earnings outlook in the near term.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of German American Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
GABC Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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