Overview

• Metrocity Q3 net income rises 2.6% from Q2, driven by higher non-interest income

• Net interest margin for Q3 decreases to 3.68% from 3.77% in Q2

• Company received regulatory approvals for merger with First IC, completion expected in Q4

Outlook

• Company expects merger with First IC to be completed in Q4 2025

• MetroCity did not provide specific financial guidance for future quarters

Result Drivers

• NON-INTEREST INCOME - Increase in noninterest income driven by higher mortgage loan origination fees and small business association (SBA) loan servicing income

• LOANS HELD FOR SALE - Significant increase in loans held for sale to provide liquidity for First IC merger

• PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Decrease in provision for credit losses due to lower reserves on residential mortgage loans

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"

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

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Metrocity Bankshares Inc is $33.00, about 21.9% above its October 16 closing price of $25.77

• The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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