FB Financial Corporation (FBK) Reports Q4 2025 EPS of $1.07 with 29% Loan Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
0mins
Source: seekingalpha
- Strong Financial Performance: FB Financial Corporation reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.07 and adjusted EPS of $1.16, with pretax net revenue reaching $71.1 million, indicating significant financial growth following the acquisition of Southern States Bank.
- Loan and Deposit Growth: Loans held for investment grew by 29% and deposits increased by 25% year-over-year, reflecting not only the success of organic growth initiatives but also the synergistic effects of the acquisition, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Increased Net Interest Income: The company reported net interest income of $150.6 million for the quarter with a net interest margin of 3.98%, and expects to maintain a margin between 3.78% and 3.83% in 2026, showcasing management's confidence in future profitability.
- Strategic Investment and Cost Control: Management anticipates banking expenses to range between $325 million and $335 million in 2026, targeting an efficiency ratio in the low 50s, emphasizing the company's commitment to cost control and operational efficiency.
Analyst Views on FBK
Wall Street analysts forecast FBK stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FBK is 57.70 USD with a low forecast of 29.49 USD and a high forecast of 66.00 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.
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 61.620
Low
29.49
Averages
57.70
High
66.00
Current: 61.620
Low
29.49
Averages
57.70
High
66.00
About FBK
FB Financial Corporation is a bank holding company. The Company operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, FirstBank, in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The Company operates through two segments: Banking and Mortgage. The Company's Banking segment provides a full range of deposit and lending products and services to corporate, commercial and consumer customers. The Company also originates conforming residential mortgage loans through its Mortgage segment, whose activities include the servicing of residential mortgage loans and securitization of loans to third party private investors or government sponsored agencies. It operates approximately 93 full-service bank branches across its footprint. FirstBank also provides retail mortgage banking services utilizing its bank branch network and mortgage banking offices strategically located throughout the southeastern United States.
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.
