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分组1 - FinWise Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -22.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $46.85 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.97%, and compared to year-ago revenues of $21.13 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, FinWise Bancorp has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.37 on revenues of $35.5 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.65 on revenues of $152.5 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southwest is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Core Viewpoint - PCB Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share, and showing an increase from $0.46 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +5.79% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $29.17 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.94%, but an increase from $26.21 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, PCB Bancorp has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times, but has only topped consensus revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - PCB Bancorp shares have declined approximately 0.5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.65 on revenues of $30.4 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.67 on revenues of $125.8 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for PCB Bancorp was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, which may change following the recent report [6] Industry Context - The Banks - Southwest industry, to which PCB Bancorp belongs, is currently ranked in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8]

分组1 - Cullen/Frost Bankers reported quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 per share, and showing an increase from $2.36 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +3.91% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $603.38 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.00%, and up from $556.44 million year-over-year [2] - Cullen/Frost has consistently outperformed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 6.8% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.38 on revenues of $587.82 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.88 on revenues of $2.39 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southwest is in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the sector [8]

Financial Performance - First Foundation reported a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02, compared to a loss of $0.17 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -300.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $48.36 million for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.05%, and down from $64.68 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, First Foundation has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - First Foundation shares have lost about 2.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.9% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for First Foundation is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.02 on $58 million in revenues, and $0.30 on $246.5 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [7] - The estimate revisions trend for First Foundation was mixed ahead of the earnings release, which could change following the recent report [6] Industry Context - The Banks - Southwest industry, to which First Foundation belongs, is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

分组1 - Southside Bancshares reported quarterly earnings of $0.7 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.8 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -12.50% [1] - The company posted revenues of $64.92 million for the quarter, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.58%, compared to year-ago revenues of $68.52 million [2] - The stock has added about 6.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.9% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.78 on revenues of $71.1 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.20 on revenues of $293.9 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southwest is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Earnings Performance - GBank Financial Holdings Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.50 per share, and up from $0.36 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +4.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $20.72 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.81%, compared to revenues of $17.54 million in the same quarter last year [2] Stock Performance - GBank Financial Holdings Inc. shares have declined approximately 1.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.9% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for the stock is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.48 on revenues of $20.8 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.53 on revenues of $97.4 million [7] - The outlook for the industry, specifically the Banks - Southwest sector, is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stock performance [8]

分组1 - Prosperity Bancshares reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45 per share, and showing an increase from $1.37 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +0.95% [1] - The company posted revenues of $317.73 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.14%, and an increase from $307.61 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has gained approximately 5.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.9% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.41 on revenues of $350.24 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $6.20 on revenues of $1.48 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southwest is in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Core Insights - West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB) reported quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share, and showing an increase from $1.32 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +7.81% [1] - The company posted revenues of $35.78 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which was a miss against the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.33%, and an increase from $34.99 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has gained approximately 2.3% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.27 on revenues of $35.6 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $5.07 on revenues of $144.6 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for WCCB was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Banks - Southwest industry, to which WCCB belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Core Insights - ACNB reported quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share, and showing a significant increase from $0.77 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +6.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $37.18 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.24%, compared to $26.92 million in the same quarter last year [2] - ACNB has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters, indicating a positive trend in earnings performance [2] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.23 on revenues of $40.19 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $5.20 on revenues of $164.53 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for ACNB was favorable ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, suggesting expected outperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Banks - Southwest industry, to which ACNB belongs, is currently ranked in the top 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact ACNB's stock performance [5]