
GABC Stock Forecast & Price Target
GABC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
German American Bancorp demonstrated a robust performance in the second quarter, with core fee income rising by 13% quarter-over-quarter to $16.7 million, representing 18% of total revenue and surpassing both previous estimates and consensus. The bank's efficiency ratio is projected to improve steadily, reaching 51% and 50% by the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2026, respectively, reflecting a focus on operational efficiency. Furthermore, the company achieved a 7% upside in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), driven by increased contributions from wealth management and card revenue alongside effective cost management.
Bears say
German American Bancorp reported operating expenses of $48.6 million, indicating a 4% sequential increase that was slightly above internal estimates and below consensus expectations, which raises concerns about cost management. Additionally, core net interest income (NII) of $70.9 million showed an 11% increase quarter-over-quarter, but still fell 2% short of estimates due to limited core net interest margin (NIM) expansion, which suggests challenges in earning potential amidst rising cash and securities yields. The forecast for a modest decline in the allowance for credit losses (ACL) to 1.29% by the end of 2026, paired with expected loan growth, may signal potential risk in managing non-performing loans, further contributing to an unfavorable outlook for the bank's financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of German American Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
GABC Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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