
GABC Stock Forecast & Price Target
GABC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
German American Bancorp Inc. demonstrated strong loan growth of 6% LQA, primarily fueled by robust commercial real estate and seasonal agricultural trends, while deposits rose by 4% LQA, reflecting core institutional banking growth. The company's performance indicators show a 9% increase in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) quarter-over-quarter, reaching $30.7 million, driven by stronger spread and fee income, alongside matched expenses to expectations. Additionally, wealth management fees surged 23% in 2024 due to increasing assets under management, indicating a favorable market position and ongoing business expansion, further supported by a projected 49% year-over-year growth in net interest income for the current year.
Bears say
The financial analysis indicates a negative outlook for German American Bancorp due to a notable decline in tangible book value (TBV) and tangible equity (TCE), which fell to $17.93 and 8.70%, respectively, signaling potential weaknesses in its financial health. Additionally, the bank's allowance for credit losses (ACL) remained stagnant at 1.08% despite facing risks such as unexpected credit cost increases and reduced loan demand, exacerbated by the current interest rate environment. Furthermore, the persistent margin pressure combined with lower peer multiples suggest challenges in achieving competitive valuations, leading to concerns about future profitability and growth prospects.
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
Start investing in GABC
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares