Eastern Bankshares (EBC) Stock Overview
Operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank that provides banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.09 |
| 52 Week High | US$22.58 |
| 52 Week Low | US$14.10 |
| Beta | 0.70 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.84% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.79% |
| 1 Year Change | 37.98% |
| 3 Year Change | 51.74% |
| 5 Year Change | -6.47% |
| Change since IPO | 65.35% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 11
Eastern Bankshares' Big Gamble Is Paying Off (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Eastern Bankshares is upgraded to a very soft 'Buy' following its merger with HarborOne Bancorp and improved forward outlook. EBC's Q1 2026 results show substantial growth in deposits, loans, and assets under management, with net profit rebounding to $65.3 million. Management projects 2026 net income of ~$408 million, implying a price-to-earnings multiple of 11, below peers, and supporting relative value. Return on assets and equity are currently below preferred thresholds but are expected to improve materially if management’s 2026 targets are met. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 07
EBC: Deposit Franchise Strength And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Eastern Bankshares' updated analyst price target has edged down by about $0.29 to roughly $23.21 per share, as analysts factor in lower modeled revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher assumed P/E multiple and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Eastern Bankshares presents a mix of optimism about the bank's franchise strength and scale, alongside some caution on valuation and execution risk.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 11
Eastern Bankshares' Big Gamble Is Paying Off (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Eastern Bankshares is upgraded to a very soft 'Buy' following its merger with HarborOne Bancorp and improved forward outlook. EBC's Q1 2026 results show substantial growth in deposits, loans, and assets under management, with net profit rebounding to $65.3 million. Management projects 2026 net income of ~$408 million, implying a price-to-earnings multiple of 11, below peers, and supporting relative value. Return on assets and equity are currently below preferred thresholds but are expected to improve materially if management’s 2026 targets are met. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 07
EBC: Deposit Franchise Strength And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Eastern Bankshares' updated analyst price target has edged down by about $0.29 to roughly $23.21 per share, as analysts factor in lower modeled revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher assumed P/E multiple and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Eastern Bankshares presents a mix of optimism about the bank's franchise strength and scale, alongside some caution on valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 22
EBC: Deposit Franchise Scale And Lower Charge Offs Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Eastern Bankshares to $23.50 from $23.25, citing recent bullish coverage and updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profitability, and the stock's future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to Eastern Bankshares' roughly $30b asset base as a key support for the updated fair value, arguing that this scale provides enough operating capacity to compete with larger regional and money center peers.Narrative Update • Apr 05
EBC: Deposit Franchise Scale And Repricing Tailwinds Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Eastern Bankshares slightly to $23.25. Street price targets around $23 reflect continued confidence in the bank's $30b deposit franchise and its ability to compete with larger players without losing its community banking focus.Narrative Update • Mar 22
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Deposit Franchise Strength May Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised Eastern Bankshares' consolidated price target to $23, citing its sizable $30 billion asset base, attractive Northeast deposit franchise, and expectations around Q4 balance sheet trends and repricing tailwinds as key supports for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight Eastern Bankshares' roughly $30b asset base as giving the bank enough scale to compete with larger regional and money center peers while still operating with a community banking approach, which they see as supportive for execution and earnings durability.Narrative Update • Mar 08
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Dovish 2026 Fed Outlook May Unlock Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Eastern Bankshares by $1 to $23, citing expectations around Q4 balance sheet trends, repricing benefits, and a potentially more dovish Federal Reserve stance in 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a modestly higher price target of $23, with the focus squarely on how Eastern Bankshares executes through upcoming Q4 results and into a shifting rate backdrop by 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 22
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Dovish 2026 Fed Outlook Support Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Eastern Bankshares by $1 to $23, citing expectations for solid Q4 bank earnings, continued balance sheet growth, repricing tailwinds, and a more dovish Federal Reserve stance in 2026 as key supports for the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent price target increases to $23 highlight that bullish analysts see the current setup for Eastern Bankshares as supported by earnings expectations and the macro backdrop, while more cautious voices are focused on execution risk and how much of the good news is already reflected in the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 08
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Dovish 2026 Fed Outlook Support Fairly Valued Setup
Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for Eastern Bankshares by about $1 to roughly $23.42. The change reflects updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E in line with recent price target increases from Street research.Narrative Update • Jan 23
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Dovish Fed Outlook Balance Fairly Valued Setup
Narrative Update on Eastern Bankshares The analyst price target for Eastern Bankshares has been raised by $1 to $23, with analysts pointing to expectations for solid Q4 bank earnings, ongoing balance sheet growth, repricing tailwinds, and potential support from a more dovish Federal Reserve chair in 2026 as key factors behind the update. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to a more constructive setup for Eastern Bankshares as they fine tune expectations ahead of Q4 earnings.Narrative Update • Jan 09
EBC: Repricing Tailwinds And Dovish Fed Expectations Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update on Eastern Bankshares Analysts have nudged their price target on Eastern Bankshares higher, with one firm lifting its target to $23 from $22. This reflects expectations for solid Q4 results, continued balance sheet growth, repricing benefits, and potential support from a more dovish Federal Reserve chair in 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 22
EBC: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Despite Activist Pressure
Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Eastern Bankshares from 21.75 dollars to 22.20 dollars. This reflects modestly higher fair value expectations even as they factor in a marginally lower profit margin and a slightly richer future earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 08
EBC: Share Repurchases And HarborOne Deal Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have modestly reaffirmed their outlook on Eastern Bankshares, maintaining the fair value estimate at $21.75 per share. They continue to see stable discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and future valuation multiples supporting the prior target.Narrative Update • Nov 24
EBC: Share Buyback and Recent Acquisition Will Unlock Further Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for Eastern Bankshares at $21.75 per share, citing subtle improvements in revenue growth projections and a slightly lower future price-to-earnings ratio as the basis for their continued outlook. What's in the News Eastern Bankshares has completed its acquisition of HarborOne Bancorp.Narrative Update • Nov 08
EBC: Share Buyback Program Will Drive Further Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Eastern Bankshares from $22.00 to $21.75, citing modest adjustments to future revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Eastern Bankshares completed its acquisition of HarborOne Bancorp, with more than 91% of HarborOne shareholders opting for stock consideration and the transaction finalized on November 1, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Oct 25
Share Buyback Plans And Acquisition Pressure Will Shape Regional Banking’s Future
Analysts have raised their price target for Eastern Bankshares by $1.00 to $22.00 per share. This change reflects recent adjustments in projected revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 11
Merger And Digital Expansion Will Strengthen Regional Banking In Greater Boston
Analysts have raised their price target for Eastern Bankshares from $20.20 to $21.00. They cited modestly lower expectations for revenue growth and profit margin as the primary drivers for the updated valuation.Narrative Update • Sep 26
Merger And Digital Expansion Will Strengthen Regional Banking In Greater Boston
The consensus price target for Eastern Bankshares has increased to $20.20, driven by sharply upgraded revenue growth forecasts and a significant reduction in the expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Eastern Bank secured LOUD Security Systems Inc.Analysis Article • May 07
Eastern Bankshares' (NASDAQ:EBC) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EBC ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 16th of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 26
Eastern Bankshares Q1 Earnings: Looking Past Messy Headline Figures
Summary Like the wider space, Boston-based Eastern Bankshares has been up and down since my last piece, with recent economic concerns undoing the stock's post-election rally. Eastern recently reported first quarter results. Although the headline figures look messy, this was driven by a balance sheet repositioning, and core trends were better. The stock continues to look cheap, trading for less than 9x 2026 consensus EPS and roughly 1.25x tangible book value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 24
Eastern Bankshares: Emerging As A Stronger Bank
Summary Eastern Bankshares, Inc.'s Q4 results showed strong revenue growth, driven by mergers, with a 35.3% increase year-over-year, beating estimates by $4.7 million. Margins are stabilizing, with an eight basis point expansion in net interest margin to 3.05%, leading to higher net interest and non-interest income. Asset quality improved, with a significant decrease in the provision for credit losses, despite a rise in non-performing loans due to merger-related assets. Hold rating is justified as EBC shares are expensive relative to book value, yield has dropped, but asset quality and return metrics are improving. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 24
Bolstered By M&A, Eastern Bankshares Still Offers Compelling Long-Term Value
Summary Shares of Boston-based Eastern Bank have done well since my opening piece late last year, modestly outperforming peers with a ~40% total return. Earnings are still under pressure here from rising funding costs and Eastern's balance sheet positioning, though lower rates and the recently completed Cambridge deal offer strong near-term upside. These shares trade for 11.5x 2025 consensus EPS. Eastern's Boston-heavy footprint makes for a fine standalone investment case, while its excellent funding profile offers investors M&A optionality on top. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 04
Cambridge Merger And Decisive Moves Propel Bank Into A Bright Future
Merger with Cambridge Trust and sale of Eastern Insurance Group strengthens market share and capital base, promising enhanced future revenue and growth.Shareholder Returns
| EBC | US Banks | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.4% | 3.8% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 38.0% | 23.3% | 26.3% |
Return vs Industry: EBC exceeded the US Banks industry which returned 18.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EBC exceeded the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EBC volatility | |
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| EBC Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: EBC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: EBC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | 2,349 | Denis Sheahan | www.easternbank.com |
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank that provides banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers in the United States. The company offers deposit accounts, interest checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit accounts. It also provides commercial and industrial products, such as asset based lending portfolio; commercial real estate and construction; small business, residential real estate, and home equity loans; lines of credit; and other consumer loans comprising unsecured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, automobile loans, home improvement loans, airplane loans, and other personal loans.
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| EBC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.22b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$371.15m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.03b |
11.9x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/B RatioIs EBC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EBC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$1.03b |
| Other Expenses | US$661.58m |
| Earnings | US$371.15m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.69 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 35.94% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 18.4% |
How did EBC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield29%
Payout RatioDoes EBC pay a reliable dividends?
See EBC dividend history and benchmarks| Eastern Bankshares dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 05 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 22 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 0 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 17 days |
Does EBC pay a reliable dividends?
See EBC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 00:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jared David Shaw | Barclays |
| Jacob Civiello | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Feddie Strickland | Hovde Group, LLC |