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What Banner (BANR)'s Upgraded Earnings Outlook and Margin Hopes Mean For Shareholders
Analysts recently projected that Banner Corporation will report quarterly earnings of US$1.46 per share, up 9.8% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 6% to US$170.27 million, reflecting expectations for better net interest margin and efficiency despite higher non-performing assets and loans.
This more optimistic near-term view contrasts with Banner’s weaker longer-term track record, where net interest income growth and earnings per share trends have lagged while revenue stayed flat,...