
FLG Stock Forecast & Price Target
FLG Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Flagstar Bank's positive outlook can be attributed to a notable 26% quarter-over-quarter increase in commercial and industrial (C&I) loan commitments, totaling $2.4 billion, alongside a 41% rise in loan originations to $1.7 billion, indicating effective performance from newly established lending teams. The bank also recorded a steady improvement in net interest margin, which has risen for three consecutive quarters to 1.91%, suggesting strong profitability trends moving forward. Additionally, the strategic expansion in relationship banking personnel, which includes plans to increase the workforce significantly in the coming years, positions Flagstar Bank favorably to enhance its market presence and cultivate client relationships that could drive further deposit growth.
Bears say
Flagstar Bank's outlook appears negative due to a significant decline in average loans, which decreased by $2.3 billion or 3.5% quarter over quarter, attributed mainly to elevated payoffs in multifamily and commercial real estate. Additionally, fee income underperformed, declining by $4 million to $73 million, falling short of forecasts, while noninterest expenses remained higher than expected despite a $4 million decrease. Moreover, management's expectations for future payoffs between $1.0 billion and $1.3 billion in the upcoming quarter suggest ongoing pressure on loan balances, further complicating the bank's financial recovery.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Flagstar Financial Inc and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
FLG Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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