Core Insights - Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) reported a revenue of $283.5 million for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 25.6% and an EPS of $0.44 compared to $0.34 a year ago, indicating strong financial performance [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $282.41 million by 0.39%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.41 by 7.32% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The efficiency ratio (GAAP) was reported at 66.8%, higher than the average estimate of 59.2% based on three analysts [4] - The net interest margin stood at 3.6%, slightly above the average estimate of 3.5% from three analysts [4] - Total interest-earning assets averaged $26.74 billion, below the two-analyst average estimate of $27.39 billion [4] - Net interest income was $237.4 million, exceeding the average estimate of $235.79 million from three analysts [4] - Total noninterest income reached $46.1 million, surpassing the average estimate of $45.92 million from three analysts [4] - Service charges on deposit accounts were $9.9 million, below the average estimate of $12.99 million from two analysts [4] - Other income was reported at -$0.7 million, significantly lower than the average estimate of $5.03 million from two analysts [4] - Interest rate swap income was $1.4 million, exceeding the average estimate of $0.92 million from two analysts [4] - Card income reached $5.9 million, above the average estimate of $4.82 million from two analysts [4] - Investment advisory fees were reported at $18.6 million, slightly above the average estimate of $18.02 million from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Eastern Bankshares have returned +8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]