
VersaBank (VBNK) Stock Forecast & Price Target
VersaBank (VBNK) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
VersaBank has exhibited solid growth in its deposit book, achieving C$3.8 billion, which reflects a 3.5% increase over F2Q24 and a 14.8% rise from F3Q23, highlighting its effective accumulation of cash ahead of strategic acquisitions. The loan portfolio also shows positive momentum, growing to C$4.0 billion, representing a 0.8% gain since F2Q24 and a robust 10.6% year-over-year increase, driven by a strong demand for digital banking and point-of-sale (POS) loans. With the POS lending portfolio now consisting of 80% of total loans and projected growth from C$4.1 billion at the end of FY24 to C$5.1 billion by FY25, VersaBank is well-positioned for continued expansion in the digital financial services sector.
Bears say
VersaBank's net interest income has declined to C$24.9 million, a decrease from C$26.2 million in the prior quarter and flat compared to the same period last year, indicating challenges in sustaining profitability. The commercial real estate (CRE) loan portfolio reflects a concerning trend, with a 1.0% sequential decline and an 8.3% year-over-year decrease, raising potential risks associated with credit quality. Additionally, net interest margins have shrunk to 2.23%, down from 2.45% and 2.57% in earlier periods, compounded by interest expense pressures linked to rising cost of funds amidst a falling interest rate environment, which may lead to further earnings shortfalls in the face of potential economic downturns.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of VersaBank and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
VersaBank (VBNK) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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