Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lift Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (ESQ) Target After In-Line Core Performance

We recently compiled a list of the 9 High Growth Small Cap Stocks That Are Profitable. The sixth stock on our list of high growth stocks is Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

TheFly reported on January 23 that Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target for ESQ to $85 from $80 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The firm noted that the company’s core net interest income came in broadly in line with expectations.

The company reported on January 22 that it showed net interest income of $33.3 million, slightly above the $31.94 million consensus. The company posted a net interest margin of 6.05%, up marginally from 6.04% in the prior quarter, and book value per share increased to $33.86 from $32.60. Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESQ)’s common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 14.18%, down from 15.27% the previous quarter. Leadership emphasized their continued focus on serving the complex litigation and payments markets with tech-enabled financial solutions, investing in client experience, and maintaining strong growth and performance metrics.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESQ) is a financial holding company and parent of Esquire Bank, a digital‑first commercial bank serving the legal industry, small businesses, and retail clients nationwide. It offers tailored banking, lending, and payment processing solutions while leveraging technology and innovation.

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