
GABC Stock Forecast & Price Target
GABC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
German American Bancorp has demonstrated a solid financial performance with a 13% increase in core fee income quarter-over-quarter, reaching $16.7 million, which constitutes 18% of total revenue for the second quarter, surpassing both PSCe and consensus estimates. The bank is on track to achieve an improving efficiency ratio, projected to reach 51% by the fourth quarter of 2025 and 50% by the fourth quarter of 2026, indicating effective cost management strategies. Additionally, the positive performance is supported by a notable 7% upside in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), driven by enhanced wealth management services and card revenue, affirming the bank's robust operational framework.
Bears say
German American Bancorp's operating expenses increased by 4% quarter-over-quarter, exceeding internal estimates by 3% despite being slightly below consensus expectations. Additionally, the core net interest income (NII) of $70.9 million increased by 11% compared to the previous quarter; however, this figure fell short of projections by 2% due to limited net interest margin (NIM) expansion. Lastly, while the allowance for credit losses (ACL) is expected to decline to 1.29% by 4Q26, this reflects anticipated normalization in net charge-offs (NCOs), indicating potential concerns regarding credit quality amid mid-to-high single-digit loan growth expectations.
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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