Eastern Bankshares Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

EBC Stock  USD 18.45  0.30  1.65%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Eastern Bankshares is Buy, with only one strong buy opinion. The current projected Eastern Bankshares target price consensus is 19.50 with 4 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Eastern Bankshares to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The most common way Eastern Bankshares analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Eastern Bankshares executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Please note, the number of analysts providing the opinion is not sufficient to provide adequate consensus on Eastern Bankshares. We encourage you to use your own analysis of Eastern Bankshares to validate this buy or sell advice. Eastern Bankshares buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Eastern Bankshares target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 2.3925.
Lowest Forecast
17.75
Highest Forecast
21.65
Target Price
19.5
The current year's Net Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.71, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 712.1 M. At present, Eastern Bankshares' Cash is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Current Assets Total is expected to grow to about 24.5 B, whereas Other Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 263.2 M.
  
It's important to approach Eastern Bankshares' target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Eastern Bankshares Target Price Consensus

Eastern target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Eastern Bankshares' target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   4  Buy
Most Eastern analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Eastern stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Eastern Bankshares, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Eastern Bankshares Target Price Projection

Eastern Bankshares' current and average target prices are 18.45 and 19.50, respectively. The current price of Eastern Bankshares is the price at which Eastern Bankshares is currently trading. On the other hand, Eastern Bankshares' target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Eastern Bankshares Market Quote on 31st of January 2025

Low Price18.24Odds
High Price18.65Odds

18.45

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Eastern Bankshares Target Price

Low Estimate17.75Odds
High Estimate21.65Odds

19.5

Historical Lowest Forecast  17.75 Target Price  19.5 Highest Forecast  21.65
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Eastern Bankshares and the information provided on this page.

Eastern Bankshares Analyst Ratings

Eastern Bankshares' analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Eastern Bankshares stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Eastern Bankshares' financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Eastern Bankshares' historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Eastern Bankshares price targets

Eastern Bankshares' stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Eastern Bankshares' target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Eastern Bankshares' target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Eastern Bankshares' stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Eastern Bankshares Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Eastern Bankshares is a key component of Eastern Bankshares valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Eastern Bankshares.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
15.9818.3520.72
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
16.3718.7421.11
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
16.4118.7821.16
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.360.370.38
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Eastern Bankshares. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Eastern Bankshares' peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Eastern Bankshares' competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Eastern Bankshares.

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When determining whether Eastern Bankshares offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Eastern Bankshares' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Eastern Bankshares Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Eastern Bankshares Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Eastern Bankshares to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Please note, the presentation of Eastern Bankshares' financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Eastern Bankshares' management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Eastern Bankshares' management manipulating its earnings.