
Home Bancorp (HBCP) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Home Bancorp (HBCP) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Home Bancorp Inc. is positioned for potential loan growth as there is optimism that upcoming rate cuts may re-accelerate lending activities, with projected growth for 2025 anticipated to fall within the +4-6% range. The company has also announced a 7.4% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a prudent dividend payout ratio of 20-25%. Furthermore, favorable economic indicators such as declining unemployment and a strengthening housing market may provide additional upside to the company’s financial estimates.
Bears say
Home Bancorp's loan/deposit ratio decreased to 95.1% in 2Q25, moving further above its target range of 90-92%, indicating a potential inefficiency in leveraging deposits for productive lending. The competitive landscape presents significant challenges, as increasing pressures on asset yields and funding costs could adversely affect the company's profit margins. Furthermore, rising unemployment or a downturn in the housing market could accelerate credit losses, negatively impacting earnings expectations and contributing to a negative outlook for the stock.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Home Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Home Bancorp (HBCP) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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