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Analyst initiates coverage on VBNK with a price target of $18. VersaBank is federally chartered in the U.S. and Canada after acquiring Stearns Bank. Management aims to enhance leverage via point-of-sale lending model in the U.S. Analyst anticipates modest net interest margin expansion due to retail pricing power. FY25 EPS forecasted at $1.68, despite pressures from lower-margin real estate loans.
- Analyst initiates coverage on VBNK with a price target of $18.
- VersaBank is federally chartered in the U.S. and Canada after acquiring Stearns Bank.
- Management aims to enhance leverage via point-of-sale lending model in the U.S.
- Analyst anticipates modest net interest margin expansion due to retail pricing power.
- FY25 EPS forecasted at $1.68, despite pressures from lower-margin real estate loans.
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