PFBC Preferred Bank

$98.09

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-12-31
Expected on Jan 28, 2026
Report Time: Unknown Release Time
The Whisper Number
$2.82
Consensus Estimate: $2.73
Revenue Estimate: $74.54M

Latest Earnings Insight

Preferred Bank's upcoming earnings report on October 20th is poised to capture attention, particularly given its robust market cap of nearly $1.2 billion, which underscores its solid standing in the financial sector. Analysts are anticipating an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.57, slightly above the whisper number of $2.46, suggesting a cautious optimism about the bank's performance. The revenue estimate stands at $72.74 million, reflecting steady growth in its core banking operations. While recent news has been sparse, Preferred Bank's consistent financial discipline and strategic focus on expanding its loan portfolio could be key drivers behind these expectations. Investors will be keen to see if the bank can exceed these projections, particularly in a market environment that values stability and prudent management.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Preferred Bank

Preferred Bank offers a variety of commercial banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and their real estate owners, entrepreneurs, developers and investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Website: https://www.preferredbank.com

Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Industry
GENERAL
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
1492165
Address
NONE
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.07B
P/E Ratio
8.41
PEG Ratio
1.83
Price to Book
1.41
Performance
EPS
$9.64
Dividend Yield
3.70%
Profit Margin
48.90%
ROE
17.90%
Technicals
50D MA
$84.35
200D MA
$84.54
52W High
$97.89
52W Low
$68.80
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
13M
Target Price
$97.50
Beta
0.71

PFBC EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

PFBC News & Sentiment

Dec 28, 2025 • Sahm BULLISH
Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) is increasing its dividend to $0.80 per share, a 6.7% increase from the previous year, resulting in an annual payment of 3.0% of its current stock price. The bank has a strong track record of dividend payments, with a low payout ratio of 30% and forecasted EPS growth of 12.1% over the next three years, suggesting continued dividend growth potential. Based on its consistent earnings coverage and historical growth, Preferred Bank is viewed as a solid income stock.
Dec 27, 2025 • Simply Wall Street BULLISH
Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) is increasing its dividend to $0.80, a 6.7% increase from last year, taking the annual payment to 3.0% of the current stock price. The bank has a solid track record of dividend payments with a 30% payout ratio and strong earnings growth, suggesting the dividend is sustainable and likely to continue growing. Investors who have held shares will be pleased with the consistent dividend income and growth.
Dec 27, 2025 • Simply Wall Street BULLISH
Preferred Bank's (NASDAQ:PFBC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) is set to increase its dividend to $0.80 on January 20th, a 6.7% raise from last year, bringing its annual payment to 3.0% of its current stock price. The bank has a solid track record of dividend payments with a 20% compound annual growth rate over the last decade and maintains a healthy payout ratio of 30%, which is projected to remain stable at 29% over the next three years as EPS expands by 12.1%. This consistent growth and low payout ratio suggest that Preferred Bank is a strong income stock with potential for continued dividend increases.
Dec 25, 2025 • 富途牛牛 BULLISH
Preferred Bank To Go Ex-Dividend On January 6th, 2026 With 0.8 USD Dividend Per Share
Preferred Bank (PFBC.US) is scheduled to go ex-dividend on January 6th, 2026, with a cash dividend of $0.80 per share. Shareholders of record on this date will receive the dividend payment on January 20th, 2026. The article also provides a brief explanation of cash and stock dividends.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Preferred Bank $PFBC Shares Sold by Squarepoint Ops LLC
Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly reduced its stake in Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) during Q2, selling 10,918 shares. Despite this, Preferred Bank reported strong Q3 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations, and announced an annual dividend of $3.20. The company currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $104.67.
Dec 23, 2025 • Simply Wall Street SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Will Preferred Bank’s Higher Dividend Payout Shape PFBC’s Balance Sheet and Shareholder Return Narrative?
Preferred Bank (PFBC) recently increased its annual cash dividend to $3.20 per share, a 6.7% uplift, signaling management's confidence in the bank's financial health and its commitment to shareholder returns. This dividend increase reinforces the bank's investment narrative around consistent shareholder returns, though its short-term focus remains on sustaining asset quality and net interest margin. Analysts project $320.4 million revenue and $126.6 million earnings by 2028 for Preferred Bank, with a fair value of $107.00, representing a 7% upside.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.324
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

PFBC Reported Earnings

Jul 21, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.52
  • Estimate: $2.43
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.7%
Apr 25, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.23
  • Estimate: $2.33
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.3%
Jan 27, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Post market)
-0.13 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.25
  • Estimate: $2.38
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -5.5%
Oct 21, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.46
  • Estimate: $2.37
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.8%
Jul 25, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Post market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.48
  • Estimate: $2.39
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.8%
Apr 23, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.44
  • Estimate: $2.38
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.5%
Jan 24, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Post market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.60
  • Estimate: $2.54
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.4%
Oct 17, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Post market)
0.15 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.71
  • Estimate: $2.56
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.9%
Jul 19, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Post market)
0.16 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.61
  • Estimate: $2.45
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.5%

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