Burke & Herbert to Acquire LinkBancorp for $9.38 per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Burke & Herbert to acquire LinkBancorp for $9.38 per share
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Analyst Views on BHRB
Wall Street analysts forecast BHRB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BHRB is 74.00 USD with a low forecast of 74.00 USD and a high forecast of 74.00 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.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 64.400
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74.00
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74.00
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74.00
Current: 64.400
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74.00
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74.00
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74.00
About BHRB
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is a financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (the Bank). The Bank offers a full range of business and personal financial solutions designed to meet customers' banking, borrowing, and investment needs. The Bank has over 77 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Bank’s primary source of funding is deposits, both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing. The Bank provides a range of commercial lending services, including commercial real estate loans, acquisition, construction & development, commercial and industrial loans, and residential real estate loans to customers generally located or conducting business in its market area. It also provides traditional banking and wealth management services. The Bank offers digital banking, mobile banking, and a remote deposit service, which allows customers to facilitate and expedite deposit transactions through the use of electronic devices.
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.
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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Acquires LINKBANCORP in $354M All-Stock Deal
- Earnings Highlights: Burke & Herbert Financial Services reported a Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.98 and revenue of $86.55 million, indicating stability in revenue growth despite challenges posed by deteriorating loan quality.
- Loan Quality Concerns: The company faces risks related to declining loan quality, which could impact future financial performance, particularly during the integration period post-acquisition, leading to increased uncertainty.
- Acquisition Deal: Burke & Herbert announced the acquisition of LINKBANCORP in an all-stock deal valued at $354 million, aimed at expanding market share and enhancing competitiveness, although market reactions have been cautious.
- Market Reaction: While the acquisition may offer long-term growth potential, short-term uncertainties and loan quality issues could exert pressure on the stock price, prompting investors to closely monitor subsequent developments.
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