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Investing.com - Citi raised its price target on M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) to $200 from $195 on Monday, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock.
The research firm noted that credit concerns have diminished in importance as criticized assets showed steady improvement over recent quarters. Citi believes investor focus will likely shift toward loan growth, where expectations remain modest and align with the midpoint of M&T Bank’s guidance.
Despite M&T Bank’s strong capital position, Citi does not anticipate positive surprises in loan growth at this point in the economic cycle, particularly given tight credit spreads. The firm also noted that with 2026 consensus net interest margin already at 3.75%, it does not view M&T Bank as a fixed rate asset repricing opportunity.
Citi acknowledged that M&T Bank’s outsized share buybacks are a differentiating factor, but indicated this is already widely recognized by investors. The price target increase to $200 from $195 was attributed primarily to the passage of time as Citi rolled forward its residual income model.
The firm maintained its Neutral rating on M&T Bank stock, suggesting limited upside potential despite the higher price target.
In other recent news, M&T Bank reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $3.32, which slightly missed the consensus estimate of $3.40. The shortfall was attributed to a $0.15 miss in fees, although this was partially offset by effective expense management. Analysts at Piper Sandler noted that the absence of a Bayview distribution impacted fee income, but they maintained an Overweight rating with a revised price target of $210. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) upgraded M&T Bank from Hold to Buy, citing the bank’s strong capital position, with a high Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.5%. This upgrade was accompanied by a reduced price target of $210, down from $225.
RBC Capital Markets also adjusted its outlook, maintaining an Outperform rating while lowering the price target to $200. The firm’s analyst highlighted M&T Bank’s consistent performance and strong underwriting standards. Similarly, KBW reduced their price target to $200, noting a smaller balance sheet but acknowledging the bank’s solid quarter despite a headline miss. Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $225, emphasizing the bank’s strong balance sheet and growth prospects. These recent developments reflect a varied but generally positive outlook from analysts regarding M&T Bank’s financial health and strategic direction.
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