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On Monday, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Damon DelMonte increased the price target on Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) shares to $115.00 from the previous $102.00. The firm continues to hold a Market Perform rating on the bank’s stock. DelMonte’s adjustment reflects a positive outlook on the bank’s revenue and earnings potential.
Northeast Bank recently reported operating earnings of $2.75 per share, surpassing expectations due to a combination of stronger pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) and robust loan growth, which was somewhat balanced by higher provisions for loan losses, taxes, and an increased share count. The bank’s PPNR benefited from a stronger net interest income (NII) as the net interest margin (NIM) declined less than anticipated, and a 12% quarter-over-quarter increase in loan growth contributed to a larger earning asset (EA) base. Trading at a P/E ratio of 12.74, the bank demonstrates strong fundamentals with revenue growth of 20.19%. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 12 additional key insights about NBN’s financial health and growth potential.
Additionally, Northeast Bank experienced higher fee income, which was attributed to stronger gains on Small Business Administration (SBA (LON:SBA)) loan sales. However, this was tempered by expenses that exceeded forecasts. Following a review and adjustment of their financial model, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts have improved their outlook for the bank’s NII, based on the expanded EA base and better-than-expected NIM projections.
The revised model also suggests an uptick in fee income expectations, aligning with current SBA loan sale trends. Despite these positive revisions, the analysts anticipate a higher provision for loan losses, which serves as a counterbalance to the bank’s financial improvements. Consequently, the firm has raised its full-year 2025 earnings estimate by approximately 4.5% and the full-year 2026 estimate by 3.5%, while reiterating the Market Perform rating on Northeast Bank stock.
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