Preferred Bank Earns 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see potential in the California-based commercial bank's lending and deposit offerings.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 2:38pm

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Shares of Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) have earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from six research firms currently covering the company. Three analysts have rated the stock as a "hold" while three have issued a "buy" rating. The average 12-month price target for the stock is $102.

Why it matters

Preferred Bank is a California-based commercial bank focused on commercial real estate lending, business banking, and deposit accounts. The "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts suggests they see potential in the bank's core lending and deposit offerings, which could signal growth opportunities ahead.

The details

The analysts' ratings come after Preferred Bank reported earnings on January 22nd, with the company posting $2.79 in earnings per share, slightly beating estimates. The bank has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.46. Preferred Bank's stock has traded between $71.90 and $103.05 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Preferred Bank reported earnings on January 22, 2026.
  • The average 12-month price target from analysts was set in the past year.

The players

Preferred Bank

A California-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles that offers a full range of banking products and services to businesses and individuals, with a focus on commercial real estate lending, business banking, and deposit accounts.

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The takeaway

The 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests Preferred Bank's core commercial lending and deposit offerings have growth potential, though the bank will need to continue executing well to capitalize on opportunities in the competitive California banking market.