
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Preferred Bank has demonstrated a positive outlook characterized by a resilient net interest margin (NIM) of 4.06% and an increase in net interest income (NII) by 0.5% quarter-over-quarter, contributing to improved earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025 and 2026. The bank's efficiency ratio has notably decreased to 27.6%, highlighting its operational effectiveness, while total loan growth surpassed expectations at 4.9%, reflecting strong demand for its commercial and personal banking services. Additionally, improvements in non-performing assets (NPAs) and criticized loans indicate a strengthening credit profile, further bolstering confidence in the bank's financial stability and growth potential.
Bears say
Preferred Bank's financial outlook appears negative due to several key indicators. The bank's loan loss provisions were below consensus expectations, leading to a decline in its allowance for credit losses alongside a notable increase in non-performing assets, which raises concerns about asset quality. Furthermore, while net interest margin (NIM) remained relatively stable, anticipated modest compression in the coming months, combined with potential regulatory risks related to its focus on international and immigrant customer segments, poses additional uncertainties for the bank's future financial performance.
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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