
GABC Stock Forecast & Price Target
GABC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
German American Bancorp demonstrated a robust financial performance in the second quarter, with core fee income increasing by 13% quarter-over-quarter to $16.7 million, contributing to 18% of total revenue and surpassing consensus projections by 4-5%. The bank's efficiency ratio is expected to improve steadily, reaching 51% and 50% by the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2026, respectively, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and cost management. Additionally, the growth in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) by 7%, driven by higher wealth management and card revenue, further underlines the bank's solid financial foundation and adaptability in a competitive market.
Bears say
German American Bancorp's operating expenses reached $48.6 million, which is 4% higher than the previous quarter and 3% above internal estimates, indicating potential inefficiencies in cost management. Additionally, the core net interest income (NII) of $70.9 million showed an 11% increase quarter-over-quarter, but fell 2% short of expectations, driven by limited net interest margin expansion. Furthermore, forecasts suggest a decline in the allowance for credit losses to 1.29% by 4Q26 amid expectations for moderate loan growth and normalization in net charge-offs, contributing to concerns about future profitability and asset quality.
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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