Analysts Forecast 14% Gains Ahead For The Holdings of ESML
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 25 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
ETF Analyst Target Prices: The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) has an implied analyst target price of $48.82, indicating a potential upside of 14.47% from its current trading price of $42.65.
Individual Stock Upside Potential: Notable underlying holdings such as Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO), Amalgamated Financial Corp (AMAL), and First Busey Corp (BUSE) show significant upside potential based on analyst target prices, with SLNO having a target price 30.07% higher than its recent price.
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Analyst Views on AMAL
Wall Street analysts forecast AMAL stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AMAL is 28.00 USD with a low forecast of 28.00 USD and a high forecast of 28.00 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.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 37.650
Low
28.00
Averages
28.00
High
28.00
Current: 37.650
Low
28.00
Averages
28.00
High
28.00
About AMAL
Amalgamated Financial Corp. is a bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Amalgamated Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a full-service commercial bank and a chartered trust company with a combined network of five branches across New York City, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, and a commercial office in Boston. The Bank provides commercial banking and trust services nationally and offers a full range of products and services to both commercial and retail customers. The Bank’s corporate divisions include commercial banking, trust and investment management and consumer banking. The Bank’s product line includes residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial (C&I) loans, commercial real estate (CRE) loans, multifamily loans, consumer loans (predominantly residential solar) and a variety of commercial and consumer deposit products, including non-interest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, and others.
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.
Amalgamated Financial Corp. (AMAL) Reports Q4 2025 Core Earnings of $0.99
- Core Earnings Growth: Amalgamated Financial Corp. reported core earnings of $0.99 per diluted share for Q4 2025, demonstrating the consistency of its earnings power and setting a solid foundation for future shareholder returns.
- Record Deposit Growth: The bank attracted nearly $1 billion in new deposits, with political deposits rising to $1.7 billion, surpassing previous records and indicating strong customer acquisition even in a non-election year, enhancing its competitive position.
- Loan Portfolio Expansion: Total loans increased to $4.9 billion, up 3.5%, with growth-mode portfolios like multifamily and commercial real estate rising by 7%, showcasing the bank's robust performance and diversification strategy in the lending market.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: The bank anticipates net interest income growth of 10% to 11% in 2026, aiming to cross $10 billion in assets, with management expressing confidence in sustaining growth and adaptability in evolving market conditions.
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Amalgamated Bank Q4 Non-GAAP EPS Beats by $0.08
- Earnings Performance: Amalgamated Bank reported a Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.99, exceeding expectations by $0.08, indicating sustained profitability that may boost investor confidence.
- Revenue Growth: The bank's revenue of $85.2 million in Q4, up 9.4% year-over-year, fell short of market expectations by $0.17 million, reflecting challenges in the changing economic environment that could impact future growth outlook.
- Net Interest Margin Expansion: The net interest margin expanded by 6 basis points to 3.66%, demonstrating the bank's effective asset-liability management in the current interest rate environment, potentially laying the groundwork for future interest income growth.
- Net Interest Income Increase: Net interest income rose by $1.4 million, or 1.8%, to $77.9 million, showcasing the bank's robust performance in loan and investment portfolio management, which supports overall financial health.
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