Overview
US business bank's Q1 net income rose 75% yr/yr on higher net interest margin
Adjusted EPS for Q1 missed analyst expectations
Company reported improved asset quality with declines in non-accrual and classified loans
Outlook
Bank of Marin Bancorp expects further net interest margin expansion during remainder of 2026
Bank says deposit costs remain stable; expects repricing benefits to support margin growth
Result Drivers
NET INTEREST MARGIN EXPANSION - Q1 margin rose due to securities repositioning, higher average loan balances and rates, and increased deposits at lower average cost
ASSET QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Sale of non-performing loans and declines in non-accrual and classified loans drove improved credit metrics
DEPOSIT GROWTH WITH FLAT COST - Deposits increased due to inflows from existing and new relationships, while total deposit cost remained unchanged
Company press release: ID:nBw67fslza
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Miss
$0.53
$0.55 (6 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
$0.53
Q1 Net Interest Income
$30.30 mln
Q1 Net Interest Margin
3.24%
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Bank of Marin Bancorp is $30.00, about 16% above its April 24 closing price of $25.87
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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