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Flagstar Cuts targets to 2028 amid higher costs; near-term headwinds persist

Oct 23, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The miss on EPS, coupled with a shift of long-term targets to 2028 amid higher rates and credit costs, reinforces negative sentiment. The stock trades near a 52-week low despite some positive topline items (NII, loan growth) and a buyback, suggesting investors are weighing increased credit risk and a slower path to target profitability.

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Flagstar Financial reported a Q3 miss on adjusted earnings per share while revenue topped estimates, prompting a shift of long-term targets to 2028. higher rates, deposit competition, inflation, and NYC rent regulation are elevating credit costs on multi-family loans, causing the guidance revision. Despite some operating strength in net interest income and loan growth, the stock remains under pressure near a 52-week low.

Q3 adjusted EPS at $0.01 vs $0.08 est; revenue $530M vs $487.8M est.
FLG trades around $10.40, new 52-week low, pressured by earnings miss.
Long-term targets moved to 2028 due to higher rates and costs.
Net interest margin 2.17%; loans up $958M to $61.9B; credit costs rise.
Buyback $250M completed in early October; CET1 at 12.38%.

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Flagstar Cuts targets to 2028 amid higher costs; near-term headwinds persist

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