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Preferred Bank Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q2 Earnings

Jul 22, 2025, 11:44 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The earnings beat reflects strong performance, paralleling historical trends in banking stocks that often see price gains post-earning beats, such as with JPMorgan's previous quarterly results.

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PFBC reported Q2 earnings of $2.52, beating estimates of $2.42. Sales also exceeded consensus at $66.87 million against $66.72 million. Net interest margin improved to 3.85%, up from 3.75% last quarter. Analyst ratings remain positive, with price targets raised significantly. Shares increased by 0.6%, suggesting market confidence.

PFBC reported Q2 earnings of $2.52, beating estimates of $2.42.
Sales also exceeded consensus at $66.87 million against $66.72 million.
Net interest margin improved to 3.85%, up from 3.75% last quarter.
Analyst ratings remain positive, with price targets raised significantly.
Shares increased by 0.6%, suggesting market confidence.

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