Overview

• NBT Bancorp Q3 net income rises to $54.5 mln, driven by Evans acquisition

• Adjusted EPS for Q3 was $1.05, reflecting strong operational performance

• Company amends stock repurchase program, authorizing up to 2 mln shares by 2027

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full year in its press release

Result Drivers

• EVANS ACQUISITION IMPACT - Full quarter impact of Evans acquisition contributed to increased net interest income and net interest margin

• ORGANIC GROWTH - Organic growth in interest-earning assets contributed to higher net interest income

• NONINTEREST INCOME BOOST - Noninterest income increased due to Evans acquisition and seasonal factors

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "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 NBT Bancorp Inc is $47.00, about 12.9% above its October 24 closing price of $40.92

• The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nGNX5LpM85

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