Financial Performance - Net interest and dividend income for 2024 was $125,652,000, a decrease of 1.3% from $127,271,000 in 2023[227] - Total revenue for 2024 was $172,569,000, slightly up from $169,125,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 1.4%[227] - Noninterest income increased to $46,917,000 in 2024, up 12.4% from $41,854,000 in 2023[227] - Net income for 2024 was $27,407,000, representing a significant increase of 70.5% compared to $16,077,000 in 2023[227] - Earnings per share (diluted) rose to $0.66 in 2024, compared to $0.37 in 2023, marking an increase of 78.4%[227] Asset and Loan Growth - Total assets increased to $5,753,133,000 in 2024, up from $5,667,896,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 1.5%[227] - Total loans reached $4,852,499,000 in 2024, a slight increase from $4,750,311,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 2.2%[227] - Net loans reached $4.80 billion, an increase of $94.1 million, or 2.0%, from $4.70 billion at December 31, 2023[252] - Total loans reached $4,824,206 thousand, with commercial loans contributing $3,100,344 thousand and a yield of 5.60%[1] Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $56,101,000 in 2024, up from $47,972,000 in 2023, indicating a rise of 17.7%[227] - Non-performing loans to total loans ratio increased to 0.61% in 2024 from 0.37% in 2023, showing a deterioration in asset quality[227] - The provision for credit losses increased to $8.3 million in 2024 from $5.7 million in 2023[270] - The ACL on unfunded commitments is Management's estimate of expected credit losses over the expected contractual term[424] Deposits and Funding - Total deposits increased by $163.3 million, or 3.7%, to $4.55 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $4.39 billion in 2023[262] - Noninterest-bearing deposits rose by $30.7 million, or 4.6%, while regular savings accounts decreased by $370.1 million, or 29.2%[262] - Brokered deposits increased by $74.8 million, or 22.9%, to $401.5 million as of December 31, 2024[263] - Total borrowings from the FHLB decreased by $51.9 million to $516.6 million at December 31, 2024[268] Noninterest Income and Expenses - Total noninterest income increased by $1.2 million, or 4.4%, to $27.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by gains in interchange fees and other deposit account fees[288] - Total noninterest expense increased by $2.1 million, or 1.9%, to $109.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, with significant increases in deposit expenses and deposit insurance[291] - Total noninterest expense decreased to $130,035 thousand in 2024 from $138,320 thousand in 2023, a reduction of approximately 6.5%[368] Tax and Regulatory Compliance - The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 20.0%, down from 36.0% in 2023, influenced by a discrete tax benefit from amended tax returns[282] - The company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and was considered "well capitalized" under regulatory guidelines as of December 31, 2024[335] Liquidity and Capital Management - The company's liquidity position includes cash and cash equivalents of $231.1 million, with additional borrowing capacity of $656.2 million from the FHLB and $630.1 million from the FRBB[332] - The company has access to immediate liquid resources and maintains a strong liquidity position, with a focus on managing cash flow and liquidity[331] Operational Efficiency - The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) improved to 74.91% in 2024 from 81.34% in 2023, indicating enhanced operational efficiency[344] - Total adjusted noninterest expense (non-GAAP) decreased to $129,277 million in 2024 from $137,563 million in 2023, a reduction of approximately 9.3%[344] Miscellaneous - The Company operates 30 full-service bank branches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with additional mortgage offices in several states, including Florida[383] - The primary deposit products include checking, money market, savings, and term certificate of deposit accounts, while the main lending products are commercial real estate, residential mortgages, and consumer loans[384]

Core Insights - HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) reported a revenue of $45.52 million for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.9% and a surprise of +4.95% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $43.37 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.20, compared to $0.09 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +11.11% against the consensus estimate of $0.18 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The efficiency ratio for HarborOne Bancorp was reported at 71.8%, which is better than the four-analyst average estimate of 74.6% [4] - The net interest margin stood at 2.4%, slightly above the three-analyst average estimate of 2.3% [4] - Total noninterest income was $13.69 million, exceeding the average estimate of $11.43 million from four analysts [4] - Net interest income was reported at $31.83 million, which was below the three-analyst average estimate of $32.70 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of HarborOne Bancorp have returned +2%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Company Performance - HarborOne Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 per share, and showing an increase from $0.09 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 11.11% [1] - The company posted revenues of $45.52 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.95%, compared to revenues of $38.6 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, HarborOne Bancorp has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Outlook - The immediate price movement of HarborOne Bancorp's stock will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3] - The stock has added about 2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 2.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.18 on revenues of $44.48 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.87 on revenues of $183.38 million [7] Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 6% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact stock performance [5]

Financial Performance - Net income for Q4 2024 was $8.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, a 126.5% increase from $3.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in Q3 2024[1] - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $45,516,000, up from $38,597,000 in Q4 2023, marking an increase of 18.0%[25] - Net income for Q4 2024 was $8,887,000, compared to a loss of $7,111,000 in Q4 2023, indicating a significant turnaround[25] - Basic earnings per share increased to $0.66 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.37 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 78.4%[29] - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $27,407 thousand, significantly higher than the $16,077 thousand reported in 2023, representing a growth of 70.5%[29] Asset Quality - Total nonperforming assets were $29.5 million, representing 0.51% of total assets, up from 0.49% in the previous quarter[10] - Nonperforming loans to total loans ratio improved to 0.61% in Q4 2024 from 0.37% in Q4 2023, indicating better asset quality[25] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $56,101,000 in Q4 2024 from $47,972,000 in Q4 2023, showing a proactive approach to managing credit risk[25] - Total delinquent loans increased to $37,427,000 in Q4 2024 from $19,603,000 in Q4 2023, reflecting challenges in loan performance[33] Income and Expenses - Noninterest income rose by $3.1 million, or 29.5%, to $13.7 million compared to $10.6 million in the previous quarter[6] - Total noninterest expenses decreased to $130,035 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, down from $138,320 thousand in 2023, a reduction of 6.0%[29] - Total noninterest expenses for Q4 2024 were $32,873,000, a decrease from $43,214,000 in Q4 2023, showing effective cost management[31] Deposits and Loans - Total deposits increased by $14.6 million to $4.55 billion, with brokered deposits rising by $27.8 million to support BTFP borrowing payoff[12] - Average deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased by $62.9 million, or 6.1% annualized, on a linked-quarter basis[4] - Total loans stood at $4,852,499,000 in Q4 2024, a slight decrease from $4,879,503,000 in Q3 2024, reflecting a cautious lending strategy[25] - Total loans increased to $4,824,206 thousand in 2024, compared to $4,669,898 thousand in 2023, reflecting a growth of 3.3%[39] Capital and Equity - Total stockholders' equity decreased by 1.6% to $575.0 million, impacted by unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities and share repurchases[12] - The common equity tier 1 ratio (CET1) was reported at 11.79% in Q4 2024, slightly up from 11.99% in Q4 2023, indicating stable capital adequacy[25] - Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) was $515,212 million, down from $524,213 million in the prior quarter[49] Efficiency and Ratios - The efficiency ratio improved to 71.81% in Q4 2024 from 111.47% in Q4 2023, demonstrating enhanced operational efficiency[25] - The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) improved to 68.84% in Q4 2024 from 73.65% in Q4 2023, indicating enhanced operational efficiency[43] - Return on average assets (GAAP) improved to 0.62% from 0.27% in the previous quarter, indicating better asset utilization[47] Interest Income - The net interest margin remained flat at 2.36% compared to the previous quarter[4] - Total interest and dividend income for Q4 2024 was $67,519,000, an increase from $64,385,000 in Q4 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 3.3%[31] - Net interest income reported at $31,827 thousand, reflecting an increase from $29,693 thousand in the same quarter last year[35]

Financial Performance - Consolidated net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $3.9 million, down from $8.4 million in the same period of 2023[199]. - The Bank's net income decreased by $4.2 million, or 46.0%, to $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2023[217]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Bank's net income decreased by $5.8 million, or 22.9%, to $19.6 million from $25.5 million in the prior year[218]. - Total noninterest income was $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of $154,000 or 2.4%[221]. - Total noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $13.1 million, down from $14.2 million in the prior year[232]. Asset and Loan Growth - Total assets increased by $108.1 million, or 1.9%, to $5.78 billion at September 30, 2024, from $5.67 billion at December 31, 2023[181]. - Net loans increased by $123.2 million, or 2.6%, to $4.83 billion at September 30, 2024, from $4.70 billion at December 31, 2023[185]. - Total loans reached $4,860,168 thousand, generating interest income of $64,047 thousand at an average yield of 5.24%, up from $4,706,326 thousand and $58,375 thousand at 4.92%[202]. - The total loan balance as of September 30, 2024, was $4.88 billion, compared to $4.75 billion at December 31, 2023[243]. - Total deposits increased by $148.8 million to $4.54 billion as of September 30, 2024, reflecting a 3.4% growth compared to December 31, 2023[193]. Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses - The allowance for credit losses on loans increased by $6.0 million, or 12.6%, to $54.0 million at September 30, 2024[185]. - The allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio was 1.11% as of September 30, 2024, up from 1.01% at December 31, 2023[243]. - The Bank recorded a provision for credit losses of $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting a specific reserve allocation for a single credit of $4.7 million[219]. - Net charge-offs totaled $182,000, or 0.02%, of average loans outstanding for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net recoveries of $18,000 for the same period in 2023[220]. - The total amount of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty was $15.3 million as of September 30, 2024[247]. Interest Income and Expense - Interest and dividend income on a tax equivalent basis increased by $6.1 million, or 9.6%, to $69.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $63.4 million for the same period in 2023[206]. - Interest expense increased by $5.0 million, or 15.8%, to $37.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from $32.1 million for the same period in 2023[208]. - Interest expense on deposits increased by $4.9 million, or 19.7%, reflecting deposit growth and a 45-basis-point increase in rates paid[208]. - The net interest margin on a full tax equivalent basis increased by 2 basis points to 2.36% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 2.34% for the same period in 2023[210]. - Net interest and dividend income increased by $1.0 million, or 3.2%, to $32.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $31.3 million for the same period in 2023[210]. Deposits and Funding - Noninterest-bearing deposits rose by $53.4 million, or 8.1%, while regular savings deposits decreased by $339.1 million, or 26.8%[193]. - Brokered deposits increased by $47.1 million, or 14.4%, indicating a strategic move to seek additional funding[193]. - The company reported $373.7 million in brokered deposits as of September 30, 2024, to supplement core deposit fluctuations[266]. - The company has additional borrowing capacity of $830.3 million from the FHLB and $419.2 million from the FRBB based on collateral pledged[265]. - The company borrowed $175 million for a one-year term under the BTFP during the first quarter of 2024[196]. Regulatory Capital and Liquidity - Total stockholders' equity was $584.2 million, a slight increase of 0.1% from $583.8 million at December 31, 2023[197]. - The tangible-common-equity-to-tangible-assets ratio was 9.17% as of September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[198]. - The company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and is considered "well capitalized" under regulatory guidelines as of September 30, 2024[269]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company has immediate liquid resources in cash and cash equivalents amounting to $224.3 million, primarily on deposit with the FRBB[265]. - The company’s liquidity risk management process aims to provide continuous access to sufficient, reasonably priced funds[264]. Noninterest Expense and Operational Efficiency - Total noninterest expense was $26.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting a 1.8% increase from $26.3 million in the prior year[226]. - Compensation and benefits decreased by 2.0% to $14.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $15.2 million in the prior year[226]. - Noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $5.6 million, a 2% increase from $5.5 million in the prior year[238]. - The bank recorded an intersegment loss of $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $153,000 in the prior year[222]. - The loss on sale of securities was realized on the sale of $17.5 million of available-for-sale securities with a weighted average book yield of 2.84%[225]. Mortgage and Loan Segment Performance - The bank purchased $86.8 million of residential mortgage loans from HarborOne Mortgage during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from $132.4 million in the prior year[224]. - Gain on sale of mortgage loans for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $3.8 million, a decrease of 25.6% from $5.1 million in the prior year[232]. - The bank's mortgage segment recorded a net loss of $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $138,000 in the prior year[231]. - The change in mortgage servicing rights fair value declined by $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting the decrease in benchmark residential rates[234]. - Conventional loans accounted for 66.1% of total loans in Q3 2024, up from 62.9% in Q3 2023[236].

Financial Performance - HarborOne Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 per share, and down from $0.20 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -44.44% [1] - The company posted revenues of $42.46 million for the quarter ended September 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.09%, and down from $42.68 million year-over-year [1] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.18 on revenues of $43.49 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.71 on revenues of $171.05 million [4] - The estimate revisions trend for HarborOne Bancorp is currently favorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [4] Market Comparison - HarborOne Bancorp shares have increased by approximately 11.1% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 21.5% [2] - The Banks - Northeast industry, to which HarborOne Bancorp belongs, is currently in the top 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a positive outlook for the sector [5]

Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2024 was $3.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, down from $7.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in Q2 2024, and $8.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share in Q3 2023[1]. - Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $18,520,000, a decrease of 20.1% compared to $23,188,000 in the same period of 2023[11]. - Earnings per common share (basic) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $0.45, down from $0.53 in the previous year[11]. - Net income, excluding goodwill impairment charge, for September 30, 2024, was $3,924,000, a decrease from $7,296,000 in June 30, 2024[15]. - Total revenue for September 30, 2024, was $42,461,000, compared to $43,269,000 in June 30, 2024, reflecting a decline of 1.87%[15]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Loan growth was $40.3 million, or 3.3% annualized, while client deposit growth was $89.5 million, or 8.8% annualized[2]. - Total loans increased to $4,860,168 thousand, up from $4,805,284 thousand, reflecting a growth of 1.14%[12]. - Total deposits increased to $4,536,177 thousand from $4,458,297 thousand in the previous quarter, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.75%[9]. - Total deposits, including demand deposits, rose to $4,451,242 thousand, an increase from $4,329,347 thousand, representing a growth of 2.82%[12]. - Commercial loans totaled $3,141,445 thousand, up from $3,113,850 thousand in June 2024, indicating an increase of about 0.89%[9]. Income and Expenses - Total noninterest income decreased by $1.4 million, or 11.3%, to $10.6 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to a decline in mortgage banking income[3]. - Total noninterest expenses increased to $97,162,000, reflecting a 2.2% rise from $95,106,000 in the prior year[11]. - Total noninterest expense decreased by $876,000, or 2.6%, to $32.3 million in Q3 2024, driven by a reduction in marketing expenses[5]. - Total adjusted noninterest expense, excluding goodwill impairment, was $32,078,000 for September 30, 2024, compared to $32,955,000 in June 30, 2024[15]. Asset and Equity Position - Total assets decreased by $11.1 million, or 0.2%, to $5.78 billion at September 30, 2024, reflecting a decrease in cash and cash equivalents[6]. - Total stockholders' equity increased by 1.2% to $584.2 million at September 30, 2024, as unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities decreased[6]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to $584,202 thousand from $577,329 thousand in the previous quarter, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.5%[9]. - The tangible-common-equity-to-tangible-assets ratio was 9.17% at September 30, 2024, indicating a strong capital position exceeding regulatory requirements[6]. Credit Quality - Total nonperforming assets rose to $28.4 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $9.8 million at June 30, 2024, primarily due to a single $17.2 million credit[6]. - The provision for credit losses was $5.9 million in Q3 2024, with a specific reserve allocation of $4.7 million for the aforementioned credit[6]. - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $54,004 thousand, resulting in net loans of $4,825,499 thousand[9]. - Provision for credit losses rose to $6,350,000, an increase of 26.1% compared to $5,036,000 in the previous year[11]. - The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.11% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1.02% in June 30, 2024[16]. Efficiency and Ratios - The efficiency ratio improved to 75.55% for September 30, 2024, down from 76.16% in June 30, 2024[15]. - The efficiency ratio excluding goodwill impairment charge was not specified but is considered useful for evaluating financial condition[8]. - The ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities was 124.89%, slightly up from 124.16%[12]. - Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 9.17% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 9.03% in June 30, 2024[17]. Segment Performance - Net interest and dividend income for HarborOne Bank segment increased to $31,780 thousand in September 2024, up from $31,098 thousand in June 2024, representing a growth of 2.2%[18]. - Total noninterest income for HarborOne Bank segment was $6,665 thousand in September 2024, a decrease from $7,156 thousand in June 2024, reflecting a decline of 6.9%[18]. - Income before income taxes for HarborOne Bank segment was $5,790 thousand in September 2024, down from $9,848 thousand in June 2024, a decline of 41.5%[18]. - Net income for HarborOne Mortgage segment was a loss of $1,137 thousand in September 2024, compared to a loss of $191 thousand in June 2024[19]. - Closed loan volume for HarborOne Mortgage segment increased to $209,525 thousand in September 2024 from $172,994 thousand in June 2024, a growth of 21.1%[19].

Financial Position - Total assets increased by $119.1 million, or 2.1%, to $5.79 billion at June 30, 2024, from $5.67 billion at December 31, 2023[151] - Total deposits increased by $70.9 million, or 1.6%, to $4.46 billion at June 30, 2024, from $4.39 billion at December 31, 2023[158] - Total stockholders' equity decreased by 1.1% to $577.3 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $583.8 million at December 31, 2023[161] - Total assets increased to $5,806,368 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to $5,481,934 thousand as of June 30, 2023[168] - Total equity decreased to $579,863 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from $609,245 thousand as of June 30, 2023[168] Loan and Deposit Activity - Net loans increased by $87.8 million, or 1.9%, to $4.79 billion at June 30, 2024, from $4.70 billion at December 31, 2023[153] - Loans held for sale increased by $22.1 million to $41.8 million at June 30, 2024, reflecting increased loan production[152] - Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by $29.8 million, or 4.5%, to $689.8 million at June 30, 2024[158] - Brokered deposits increased by $58.6 million, or 17.9%, to $385.3 million at June 30, 2024[158] - The total loan balance as of June 30, 2024, was $4.84 billion, up from $4.75 billion at December 31, 2023, indicating growth in the loan portfolio[201] Income and Expenses - Consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $7.3 million, slightly down from $7.5 million for the same period in 2023[163] - Interest and dividend income on a tax equivalent basis increased by $7.2 million, or 11.8%, to $68.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $61.0 million for the same period in 2023[171] - Interest expense increased by $7.9 million, or 27.5%, to $36.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from $28.7 million for the same period in 2023[172] - Net interest and dividend income decreased by $707,000, or 2.2%, to $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $32.3 million for the same period in 2023[174] - Noninterest expense increased by $1.6 million, or 6.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[181] Credit Quality - The allowance for credit losses on loans increased by $1.2 million, or 2.4%, to $49.1 million at June 30, 2024[153] - The provision for credit losses was $615,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 81.3%, compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2023[181] - Net charge-offs totaled $195,000, or 0.02%, of average loans outstanding for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.7 million, or 0.23%, for the same period in 2023[183] - Nonperforming assets totaled $9.8 million at June 30, 2024, a significant decrease from $17.6 million at December 31, 2023, reflecting improved asset quality[202] - The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.02% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 1.01% at the end of 2023, indicating stable credit quality management[201] Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity - The Company’s primary market risk is interest-rate risk, managed through an Asset/Liability Committee that establishes exposure limits[210] - The Company’s liquidity sources include deposit inflows, loan repayments, and borrowings from the FHLB[217] - As of June 30, 2024, the company has immediate liquid resources in cash and cash equivalents totaling $235.1 million, primarily on deposit with FRBB[219] - The company had $385.3 million in brokered deposits as of June 30, 2024, to supplement core deposit fluctuations and loan growth[221] - The company believes it can meet its contractual obligations through adequate cash levels and liquidity management[222] Market and Economic Conditions - The estimated Economic Value of Equity (EVE) decreased by $182,118, or 32.2%, under a +300 basis points interest rate scenario as of June 30, 2024[215] - The Company’s net interest income simulation results indicate a potential decrease of 12.0% in Year One and 14.7% in Year Two under a +300 basis points interest rate scenario as of June 30, 2024[212] - Management continues to monitor the loan portfolio closely for signs of deterioration, particularly in the commercial real estate sector, amid rising vacancies and interest rates[203] - Management identified business-oriented hotels, non-anchored retail space, and metro office space as sectors potentially more susceptible to weakness, with total outstanding balances of $119.7 million, $48.6 million, and $6.2 million respectively[204] - The commercial real estate portfolio is primarily located in New England, with 75% secured by properties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, highlighting regional concentration[203]

Core Viewpoint - HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) shows a significant improvement in earnings outlook, making it an attractive investment option as analysts continue to raise their earnings estimates [1][2] Earnings Estimate Revisions - Current-quarter earnings estimate is $0.18 per share, reflecting a -10% change from the previous year, but has increased by 7.58% over the last 30 days due to three upward revisions [4] - For the full year, the earnings estimate stands at $0.68 per share, representing a +9.68% change from the year-ago figure, with a 5.47% increase in consensus estimates driven by three upward revisions [5] Analyst Sentiment - There is strong agreement among analysts in revising earnings estimates upward, leading to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for HarborOne Bancorp, indicating positive sentiment and potential for outperformance [3][6] Stock Performance - HarborOne Bancorp shares have increased by 18.6% over the past four weeks, suggesting investor confidence in the company's earnings growth prospects [7]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) - HONE currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum potential [2][3] - Over the past week, HONE shares increased by 7.78%, outperforming the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, which rose by 4.74% [4] - In a longer timeframe, HONE's monthly price change of 22.82% is significantly better than the industry's 14.15% performance [4] Trading Volume - HONE's average 20-day trading volume is 132,511 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [5] Earnings Estimates - Recent trends show that 2 earnings estimates for HONE have increased, while none have decreased, raising the consensus estimate from $0.64 to $0.66 over the past 60 days [12] - For the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have also moved upwards with no downward revisions [12] Performance Comparison - Over the past quarter, HONE shares have risen by 27.38%, and by 27.74% over the last year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which increased by 7.18% and 20.85% respectively [11] Investment Recommendation - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, HONE is rated as a 2 (Buy) stock, making it a promising candidate for investors seeking momentum opportunities [7][9]