
SmartFinancial (SMBK) Stock Forecast & Price Target
SmartFinancial (SMBK) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
SmartFinancial Inc., through its subsidiary SmartBank, has demonstrated robust growth, with deposits increasing 14.7% on a last quarter annualized (LQA) basis and a notable loan growth rate of 9.5% LQA. The company has successfully improved its net interest margin (NIM), which rose by 8 basis points to 3.29%, exceeding prior estimates and largely driven by enhanced loan yields. Since its merger with Cornerstone Community Bank in 2015, SmartBank has achieved significant organic growth and improved profitability, with total assets now standing at $2.5 billion, positioning the company favorably within the banking sector.
Bears say
SmartFinancial Inc. has experienced a concerning decline in deposits, which fell to 5% from 11% in the previous quarter, leading to an increased loan-to-deposit ratio of 85%. Additionally, the bank's net interest margin (NIM) has decreased by 4 basis points to 3.25%, primarily due to rising deposit costs and borrowings, despite a marginal rise in loan yields. These factors contribute to a negative outlook for the bank's financial stability and future growth prospects.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of SmartFinancial and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
SmartFinancial (SMBK) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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