Core Insights - FB Financial (FBK) is projected to announce quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 19.8% [1] - Revenues are expected to reach $168.86 million, marking an 88.6% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating analysts have not revised their projections [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Key Financial Metrics - Analysts project a 'Net Interest Margin' of 3.8%, up from 3.6% a year ago [5] - The estimated 'Core Efficiency Ratio' is 54.9%, a significant improvement from 85.1% reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Average Earning Assets' are expected to be $14.82 billion, compared to $11.95 billion in the same quarter of the previous year [5] Income Projections - 'Mortgage banking income' is projected at $13.70 million, up from $11.55 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)' is expected to be $142.07 million, compared to $106.63 million a year ago [6] - The consensus estimate for 'Net Interest Income' stands at $139.71 million, an increase from $106.02 million in the same quarter last year [7] Additional Metrics - 'Service charges on deposit accounts' are estimated at $3.43 million, slightly up from $3.38 million a year ago [7] - 'Investment services and trust income' is projected to reach $4.04 million, compared to $3.72 million in the same quarter last year [8] Stock Performance - FB Financial shares have increased by 11.4% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 4% [8] - FBK holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [8]

Core Insights - Mercantile Bank reported revenue of $60.94 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 7.4% and a surprise of +0.9% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $60.4 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $1.39, compared to $1.17 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of +13.01% against the consensus estimate of $1.23 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency Ratio stood at 54.8%, slightly better than the three-analyst average estimate of 54.9% [4] - Net Interest Margin was reported at 3.5%, matching the average estimate based on three analysts [4] - Net loan charge-offs to average loans were at -0%, compared to the average estimate of 0.1% [4] - Average Balances of Total earning assets (before allowance) were $5.71 billion, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $5.78 billion [4] - Total Noninterest Income reached $11.46 million, exceeding the average estimate of $9.96 million [4] - Net Interest Income was reported at $49.48 million, lower than the average estimate of $50.48 million [4] - Payroll services income was $0.78 million, below the average estimate of $0.95 million [4] - Interest rate swap income was $1.23 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $0.55 million [4] - Credit and debit card income was $2.35 million, slightly above the average estimate of $2.21 million [4] - Earnings on bank-owned life insurance policies were $0.56 million, slightly above the average estimate of $0.53 million [4] - Mortgage banking income was reported at $3.97 million, exceeding the average estimate of $3.35 million [4] - Other income was $0.6 million, above the average estimate of $0.48 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Mercantile Bank have returned +8.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]