
Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Lakeland Financial Corp demonstrated a strong financial performance with a 15% quarter-over-quarter increase in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) to $37.0 million, significantly surpassing estimates due to cost management and improved spread and fee income. The company's margin has shown consistent improvement, rising for the third consecutive quarter to 3.42%, with prospects for further expansion driven by effective asset rotation and fixed loan repricing strategies. Additionally, the bank's portfolio benefited from enhanced market performance in its bank-owned life insurance policies, contributing positively to its overall financial health.
Bears say
Lakeland Financial Corp has experienced a decline in profitability due to non-performing assets (NPA) related to a Northern Indiana industrial company, which has negatively impacted overall earnings. Despite lower expenses in areas such as salaries and benefits and non-interest costs, the company recorded a provision of $3 million, which highlights concerns about asset quality and potential future losses. Additionally, the decline in the loan loss reserve (LLR) ratio to 1.27% raises questions regarding the adequacy of reserves to cover potential loan defaults, further contributing to a cautious outlook on the company's financial stability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Lakeland Financial and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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