Independent Bank Massachusetts Q2 adjusted EPS misses despite commercial loan growth

Independent Bank (Massachusetts)

16/07/2026 21:22

Overview
US commercial bank's Q2 adjusted EPS missed analyst expectations
Net income rose to $81.8 mln from $79.9 mln in prior qtr
Company repurchased $75 mln in shares during Q2 2026

Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance or outlook for future quarters or full year in the press release

Result Drivers
CORE DEPOSIT GROWTH - Co said improved low-cost core deposit funding was a key driver in the quarter
FEE INCOME INCREASE - Fee income businesses, including higher interchange, ATM, and investment advisory fees, contributed to noninterest income growth
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL LOAN GROWTH - Commercial and industrial loan balances increased, offsetting declines in commercial real estate and construction loans

Company press release: ID:nBw6VFvR7a

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Miss
$1.70
$1.78 (7 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
 
$1.70
 
Q2 Net Income
 
$81.84 mln
 
Q2 Net Interest Income
 
$210.93 mln
 
Q2 Net Interest Margin
 
3.85%
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Independent Bank Corp (Massachusetts) is $94.00, about 10.3% above its July 15 closing price of $85.20
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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