Zacks Lowers Q1 Earnings Forecast for Commerce Bancshares

Investment analysts at Zacks Research reduce Q1 2026 EPS estimate for the financial services provider

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:08am

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Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research have lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Commerce Bancshares. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $0.88 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.89.

Why it matters

The revised earnings forecast from Zacks Research provides insight into the financial performance expectations for Commerce Bancshares, a prominent regional bank holding company. This information is relevant to investors and analysts tracking the company's financial health and growth trajectory.

The details

Zacks Research has a 'Hold' rating on the stock and also issued estimates for Commerce Bancshares' Q2 2026 earnings at $1.00 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.06 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.09 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $1.10 EPS. The consensus estimate for Commerce Bancshares' current full-year earnings is $3.94 per share.

  • Zacks Research issued the revised Q1 2026 earnings forecast on Thursday, April 2nd.

The players

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides stock analysis and recommendations.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

A regional bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking, treasury management, trust and wealth advisory, and mortgage lending services across the Midwest.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $0.88 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.89.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

The takeaway

The revised earnings forecast from Zacks Research suggests that Commerce Bancshares may face some near-term headwinds, though the company remains a well-established regional banking player. Investors will likely monitor the company's upcoming quarterly results and guidance to assess the impact of the changed expectations.