Independent Bank Corporation Reports Q4 2025 Net Income of $18.6M with 7.4% Loan Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2026
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- Net Income Growth: Independent Bank Corporation reported a net income of $18.6 million for Q4 2025, translating to $0.89 per diluted share, which is an increase from $18.5 million and $0.87 per diluted share in the prior year, indicating stable profitability.
- Loan and Deposit Growth: The company achieved loan growth of $78 million, annualized at 7.4%, alongside a net deposit increase of $57.5 million, annualized at 4.8%, reflecting a strong expansion in credit markets and an enhanced customer base.
- Interest Income and Cost Control: Net interest income rose by $3.5 million to $36.2 million, with a tax-equivalent net interest margin of 3.62%, up from 3.45% in Q4 2024, demonstrating effective management of interest income and cost control.
- Future Outlook: The company anticipates loan growth in the mid-single-digit range for 2026, targeting a growth rate of 4.5% to 5.5%, while expecting net interest income growth of 7% to 8%, reflecting management's confidence in future market opportunities.
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Analyst Views on IBCP
Wall Street analysts forecast IBCP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBCP is 35.50 USD with a low forecast of 35.00 USD and a high forecast of 36.00 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
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2 Hold
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Hold
Current: 34.120
Low
35.00
Averages
35.50
High
36.00
Current: 34.120
Low
35.00
Averages
35.50
High
36.00
About IBCP
Independent Bank Corp. is a bank holding company, the principal subsidiary of which is Rockland Trust Company (the Bank). The Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank which provides a variety of banking, investment and financial services through its retail branches, commercial banking centers, investment management offices, and mortgage lending centers located throughout Eastern Massachusetts as well as in Worcester County and Rhode Island. It also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services. The Bank’s borrowers primarily consist of small-to-upper middle market-sized businesses and consumers. Its loan portfolio includes commercial loans, consumer loans, and other consumer loans, primarily consisting of investment management secured lines of credit, installment loans and overdraft protection lines. The commercial loans consist of commercial real estate loans, construction loans, commercial and industrial loans, and small business loans.
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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