Analysts on Wall Street project that M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) will announce quarterly earnings of $4.03 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 6.3% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $2.39 billion, increasing 3.6% from the same quarter last year.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 0.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some M&T Bank metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
Analysts forecast 'Efficiency Ratio' to reach 56.3%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 55.3%.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net interest margin' will likely reach 3.7%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 3.6% in the same quarter last year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Average Balance - Total earning assets' will reach $191.73 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $193.68 billion.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Tier 1 leverage' will reach 10.1%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 10.0%.
Analysts predict that the 'Tier 1 Capital Ratio' will reach 12.9%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 13.2%.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Capital Ratio' should arrive at 14.6%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 14.9%.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Total other income' at $638.93 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $584.00 million.
The consensus estimate for 'Net interest income - taxable-equivalent' stands at $1.76 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1.73 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Service charges on deposit accounts' of $135.70 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $127.00 million.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Trust income' reaching $181.34 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $170.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Mortgage banking revenues' should come in at $126.99 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $106.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts expect 'Net Interest Income' to come in at $1.74 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $1.72 billion.
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Over the past month, shares of M&T Bank have returned +10.9% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.1% change. Currently, MTB carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
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