Core Viewpoint - Crazy Woman Creek Bancorp reported record earnings for fiscal year 2025, declaring an annual cash dividend of $0.34 per share, an increase from the previous year's $0.32 [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the net income was $1,905,498, achieving a return on equity (ROE) of 11.82% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.97% [3]. - The bank's net interest margin stood at 4.34%, significantly higher than the Wyoming average of 3.92% [4]. Asset Quality - Nonperforming assets decreased to 0.36% as of September 30, 2025, down from 0.72% a year earlier [5]. - The loan loss reserve was at 1.86%, exceeding the Wyoming average of 1.49% [5]. Capital Ratios - As of September 30, 2025, the Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 10.03%, well above the threshold for "well-capitalized" institutions [4]. Management and Strategy - The management team is focused on maintaining conservative lending practices, improving operational efficiencies, and building long-term shareholder value [6].

BUFFALO, Wyo., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We continue to build our franchise as Crazy Woman Creek Bancorp (OTCPink: CRZY) and Buffalo Federal Bank, known as The Banks of Buffalo, Sheridan, Gillette and BFSB Mortgage of Evanston. Headquartered in Buffalo, Wyoming, our bank remains a vital business and community partner since founding in 1936. We take great pride in meeting our customers’ banking needs with a passion for local decision-making and personal involvement in our communities. Our vision rema ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Bank of America (BAC) will report quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, a 3.6% increase year over year, with revenues expected to reach $26.61 billion, up 4.9% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.8%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Key Metrics Forecast - The 'Efficiency Ratio (FTE basis)' is expected to reach 64.5%, compared to 63.9% in the same quarter last year [5]. - The 'Book value per share of common stock' is projected at $36.85, up from $34.39 a year ago [5]. - 'Total earning assets - Average balance' is forecasted to be $2975.40 billion, compared to $2887.94 billion in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Total nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties' are expected to be $6.66 billion, up from $5.69 billion a year ago [6]. - The estimated 'Total Non-Performing Loans' is $6.62 billion, compared to $5.47 billion in the same quarter last year [7]. - The 'Tier 1 Capital Ratio' is projected at 13.0%, down from 13.5% a year ago [7]. - The 'Net Interest Income - Fully taxable-equivalent basis' is expected to reach $14.88 billion, compared to $13.86 billion last year [8]. - 'Total Noninterest Income' is projected at $11.80 billion, slightly up from $11.68 billion in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Investment and brokerage services' are expected to reach $4.73 billion, compared to $4.32 billion a year ago [9]. - The consensus estimate for 'Investment banking fees' stands at $1.34 billion, down from $1.56 billion in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Total fees and commissions' are expected to be $9.29 billion, compared to $8.97 billion last year [9]. Stock Performance - Shares of Bank of America have increased by 5.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 4.1% [10].