Mechanics Bancorp Q2 profit rises on HomeStreet merger

Overview

• US regional bank's Q2 net income and EPS rose from prior quarter

• Company completed HomeStreet merger and sold Fannie Mae DUS business line

• Noninterest expense fell due to merger-related headcount reductions

Outlook

• Company says merger-related cost savings are expected to continue impacting results

• Mechanics Bancorp expects to return to 'business as usual' following merger integration

Result Drivers

• NONINTEREST INCOME - Higher noninterest income driven by gain on sale of Fannie Mae DUS business line and mortgage servicing rights valuation adjustment

• CREDIT LOSS PROVISION - Reversal of provision for credit losses due to changes in modeled loss rates, elimination of certain economic adjustments, and reduced unfunded commitments

• EXPENSE REDUCTION - Lower noninterest expense due to decreased salaries and benefits from merger-related headcount reductions

Company press release: ID:nBw8CWLHka

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mechanics Bancorp is $17.00, about 7.3% above its July 28 closing price of $15.84

• The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

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