Preferred Bank (PFBC) Stock Overview
Provides various banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals, and high net worth individuals. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$97.23 |
| 52 Week High | US$103.05 |
| 52 Week Low | US$79.60 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.30% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.88% |
| 1 Year Change | 15.63% |
| 3 Year Change | 85.13% |
| 5 Year Change | 45.31% |
| Change since IPO | 104.69% |
Recent News & Updates
PFBC: Future Returns Will Reflect Fine Tuned Expectations And Balanced Execution Risks
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Preferred Bank by $6 to $12 to around $100 as they recalibrate expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the modeled fair value steady at $100.50. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Preferred Bank have centered on resetting price targets and ratings to reflect revised expectations for growth, profitability, and appropriate P/E levels, while the modeled fair value has stayed close to US$100.It's A Bit Premature To Downgrade Preferred Bank
Summary Preferred Bank receives a reaffirmed soft "Buy" rating, though recent net interest margin declines temper enthusiasm. PFBC’s net interest margin fell to 3.74%, with loan yields dropping as adjustable-rate loans reprice lower amid declining rates. Asset quality remains robust, with return on assets at 1.82% and return on equity at 17.59%, both above peer averages. Valuation is attractive on P/E (8.2x), but elevated uninsured and brokered deposits and rising non-performing loans warrant close monitoring. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
PFBC: Future Returns Will Reflect Fine Tuned Expectations And Balanced Execution Risks
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Preferred Bank by $6 to $12 to around $100 as they recalibrate expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the modeled fair value steady at $100.50. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Preferred Bank have centered on resetting price targets and ratings to reflect revised expectations for growth, profitability, and appropriate P/E levels, while the modeled fair value has stayed close to US$100.It's A Bit Premature To Downgrade Preferred Bank
Summary Preferred Bank receives a reaffirmed soft "Buy" rating, though recent net interest margin declines temper enthusiasm. PFBC’s net interest margin fell to 3.74%, with loan yields dropping as adjustable-rate loans reprice lower amid declining rates. Asset quality remains robust, with return on assets at 1.82% and return on equity at 17.59%, both above peer averages. Valuation is attractive on P/E (8.2x), but elevated uninsured and brokered deposits and rising non-performing loans warrant close monitoring. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaPFBC: Future Returns Will Reflect Recalibrated Expectations And Moderated Execution Confidence
Narrative Update on Preferred Bank The analyst price target for Preferred Bank has been trimmed from $107 to about $100.50, as analysts align their views with recent target cuts from firms such as Piper Sandler and Brean Capital while factoring in updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, growth, profitability, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Preferred Bank reflects a more measured stance, with multiple firms revisiting both ratings and price targets.Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Preferred Bank ( NASDAQ:PFBC ) will increase its dividend on the 20th of January to $0.80, which is 6.7% higher than...Preferred Bank: Limited Impact From LA Wildfires Expected
Summary Preferred Bank is a U.S. regional bank specialized in mortgage lending. Q4 2024 results were negatively impacted by a one-off rental expense. The outlook for Q1 2025 shows that quarterly EPS should recover half of the rental-expense-induced decline, even as costs remain elevated. Looking further ahead, the bank's 95% reliance on net interest income indicates some remaining drag from Fed policy normalization on the net interest margin. This is more than priced into the share price, with the stock trading at only 9.5x its 2024 earnings. Credit costs are currently very low, with the key risk to consider being whether Preferred Bank can maintain its exceptional performance in terms of efficiency and underwriting standards. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Interest Rate Strategy Buoyed By Fixed-Rate Shift, Yet Profit Margins Face Headwinds
Anticipated interest rate relief and strategic shift from floating to fixed-rate loans suggest improved net interest income and earnings stability.Preferred Bank: Interesting Dividend But Under Certain Conditions
Summary Preferred Bank is a small bank with strong performance and a fast-growing dividend, making it attractive to investors. The bank's profitability is above average, with a high loan yield and positive asset results. The CEO believes that the U.S. economy is resilient and that the worst is behind us, but the bank needs to improve its balance sheet structure to prepare for potential rate reductions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaUS$87.75 - That's What Analysts Think Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) Is Worth After These Results
Preferred Bank ( NASDAQ:PFBC ) just released its latest first-quarter results and things are looking bullish. The...Preferred Bank Still Remains A Solid Prospect
Summary Preferred Bank's shares have underperformed the broader market, but revenue and profits have remained positive. The bank's 2023 fiscal year showed positive growth in net interest income and net income, despite some weakness in non-interest income. Deposits and loan values have increased, while securities have decreased. The bank is trading at a low price-to-earnings multiple, but is expensive relative to book value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIf EPS Growth Is Important To You, Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Do Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.55
Preferred Bank's ( NASDAQ:PFBC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.55 on...Do Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.55
Preferred Bank ( NASDAQ:PFBC ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 20th of January to...Shareholder Returns
| PFBC | US Banks | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| 1Y | 15.6% | 21.2% | 23.5% |
Return vs Industry: PFBC underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 21.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PFBC underperformed the US Market which returned 23.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PFBC volatility | |
|---|---|
| PFBC Average Weekly Movement | 2.6% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: PFBC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PFBC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 324 | Li Yu | www.preferredbank.com |
Preferred Bank provides various banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals, and high net worth individuals. The company accepts checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts; fixed-rate and fixed maturity retail, and non-retail certificates of deposit; and individual retirement accounts. It also provides real estate mortgage loans that are secured by retail, industrial, office, special purpose, and residential single and multi-family properties; real estate construction loans; commercial loans, including lines of credit for working capital, term loans for capital expenditures, and commercial and stand-by letters of credit; and small business administration loans for business purposes, such as owner-occupied commercial real estate, business acquisitions, start-ups, franchise financing, working capital, improvements and renovations, inventory and equipment, and debt-refinancing.
Preferred Bank Fundamentals Summary
| PFBC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.15b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$134.75m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$283.40m |
Is PFBC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PFBC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$283.40m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$283.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$148.65m |
| Earnings | US$134.75m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.38 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 47.55% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 45.3% |
How did PFBC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 02:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Preferred Bank is covered by 11 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Moss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Gary Tenner | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |