BANC Should I Buy
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Banc of California Inc (BANC) is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this time. While the company has shown strong financial growth and positive analyst sentiment, insider selling, lack of recent positive news, and weak technical indicators suggest that it is better to hold off on buying until more favorable conditions arise.
The technical indicators are mixed. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, suggesting bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 43.259, and the moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). However, the stock is near a key pivot level of 20.342, with support at 19.639 and resistance at 21.045. This indicates limited upside potential in the short term.
Strong financial performance in Q4 2025, with revenue up 8.70% YoY, net income up 43.58% YoY, and EPS up 50.00% YoY. Analysts have raised price targets recently, with an Overweight rating maintained by multiple firms.
Insider selling has increased significantly by 155.17% over the last month, which may indicate a lack of confidence from internal stakeholders. Options data shows a bearish sentiment with a high Put-Call ratio. No recent news or events to act as a positive catalyst.
In Q4 2025, Banc of California reported strong financial growth. Revenue increased by 8.70% YoY to $265.65M, net income rose by 43.58% YoY to $67.44M, and EPS increased by 50.00% YoY to 0.42. However, gross margin remained unchanged.
Analysts are bullish on BANC, with multiple firms raising price targets recently. Piper Sandler increased the target to $25, Keefe Bruyette to $23, Barclays to $25, and JPMorgan to $24. Overweight and Outperform ratings dominate, reflecting confidence in the stock's long-term potential.
