
MOFG Stock Forecast & Price Target
MOFG Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. is positioned for enhanced profitability, as the recent restructuring is anticipated to increase its net interest margin (NIM) by approximately 70 basis points starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, with projections indicating a possible rise to 3.32% by the end of 2025. The company's core earnings, reflected in its Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR), demonstrated a 10% quarter-over-quarter growth to $13.1 million, driven by improved fee income and controlled expenses, signaling operational efficiency despite a slight dip in net interest income. Additionally, the anticipated growth of tangible book value (TBV) by 17% by the end of 2025, coupled with a robust pipeline in government guaranteed lending, indicates strong momentum for future revenue diversification and stability.
Bears say
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc has experienced a significant decline in operating Return on Assets (ROA), dropping from 1.28% in 4Q19 to 0.49% in 2Q24, largely due to pressures from rising interest rates and net interest margin (NIM) challenges. The company's two-year forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) multiple remains notably depressed, with a median relative value against the KRX at just 82% since 4Q19, indicating persistent valuation discounts and low expected profitability compared to peers. Additionally, the overall financial outlook is compounded by slower loan growth, lagging deposit repricing, and rising expenses, amidst a challenging banking sector environment that has negatively impacted earnings per share (EPS) estimates.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of MidWestOne Financial Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
MOFG Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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