Overview
Unity Bancorp Q3 net income decreases to $14.4 mln, EPS at $1.41
Company's loans and deposits grew sequentially by 3.6% and 3.7% respectively
Unity Bancorp opens 22nd branch in Madison, NJ, expanding footprint
Outlook
Unity Bancorp aims to grow loans and deposits at a mid-to-high single-digit rate
Result Drivers
NET INTEREST MARGIN - Co's net interest margin expanded by 5 basis points to 4.54%, aiding profitability
BALANCE SHEET GROWTH - Loans increased by $85.9 mln and deposits grew by $80.1 mln, reflecting organic growth strategies
DEBT CONVERSION - Conversion of debt to equity in Patriot National Bancorp added $0.8 mln to net income
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q3 EPS
$1.41
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 Unity Bancorp Inc is $60.00, about 21.4% above its October 13 closing price of $47.16
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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