Farmers & Merchants Bancorp prelim Q3 net income jumps 30% on higher net interest income

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

22/10/2026 21:42

Overview
Community bank's preliminary Q3 net income rose 30% yr/yr, with EPS up to $0.84
Company reported higher net interest margin and improved efficiency ratio for the quarter
Company raised regular dividend and declared special dividend for Q3

Outlook
Company expects to sustain positive momentum through the rest of 2026 and into 2027
Company expects a favorable backdrop for interest income growth in coming quarters and years

Result Drivers
NET INTEREST MARGIN - Co said expanded net interest margin contributed to profitability
OPERATING EFFICIENCY - Co said improved efficiency ratio reflected better control of operating expenses
LOAN GROWTH - Co attributed loan growth to increases in agricultural, commercial and industrial, and consumer real estate loans

Company press release: ID:nGNX3KM8jV

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 EPS
 
$0.84
 
Q3 Net Income
 
$11.54 mln
 
Q3 Pretax Profit
 
$14.21 mln
 
Q3 Basic EPS
 
$0.84
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "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 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc is $36.00, about 2.3% above its October 21 closing price of $35.20
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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