
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
NBT Bancorp demonstrated impressive performance with a Net Interest Margin (NIM) expansion to 3.59%, surpassing consensus expectations and reflecting strong earnings potential. This improvement was driven by increased asset-effective yields and total loan yields, leading to a positive outlook for continued NIM growth due to favorable new loan origination rates. Additionally, the company's earnings per share (EPS) forecast has been revised upwards, supported by the trajectory of net interest income, indicating a resilient financial position despite moderate loan growth expectations for 2025.
Bears say
NBT Bancorp experienced a decrease in organic loans, with a quarterly annualized decline of 1%, falling short of both consensus estimates and previous expectations for growth. The company's potential risks include the possibility of an economic slowdown leading to increased credit costs, as well as execution and pricing risks associated with mergers and acquisitions that may negatively affect overall performance. Additionally, regional economic growth may not benefit from anticipated tailwinds, such as those from the CHIPS Act and other in-sourcing initiatives in New York, further contributing to concern over future financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of NBT Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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