Comerica Reports Q4 Profit Increase Amid Merger Plans
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 20 Jan 26
Source: WSJ
Comerica's stock rose 3.01% as it reached a 52-week high, reflecting positive investor sentiment following its recent financial results.
The company reported a Q4 net profit of $164 million, with earnings per share (EPS) increasing to $1.27, up from $1.22 last year. This performance comes amid the pending merger with Fifth Third Bancorp, which has received Federal Reserve approval, enhancing market competitiveness and expected revenue synergies of over $500 million annually.
Comerica's solid financial health and strategic merger plans position it well for future growth, despite broader market weakness, as evidenced by declines in major indices like the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500.
Analyst Views on CMA
Wall Street analysts forecast CMA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CMA is 94.44 USD with a low forecast of 77.00 USD and a high forecast of 114.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 92.690
Low
77.00
Averages
94.44
High
114.00
Current: 92.690
Low
77.00
Averages
94.44
High
114.00
About CMA
Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company. The Company's segments include Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, Wealth Management, Finance and Other. Commercial Bank segment meets the needs of small and middle market businesses, multinational corporations and governmental entities by offering various products and services including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, and others. Retail Bank segment includes a full range of personal financial services, consisting of consumer lending, consumer deposit gathering and mortgage loan origination. It offers a variety of consumer products, including deposit accounts, installment loans, credit cards and others. Wealth Management segment provides products and services to affluent, high-net worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners and executives, and institutional clients. Finance segment includes its securities portfolio and asset and liability management activities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
