Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, EBC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.79B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 34 Savings Institution, Federally Chartered issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 48.3% is the highest of the 32 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for EBC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How EBC ranks among 5379 stocks
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Savings Institution, Federally Chartered peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.79B | 3/34 |
| P/E Ratio | 12.73x | 14/24 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.12x | 10/33 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% | 11/19 |
| EPS | $1.49 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $18.74 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $3.41 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.8% | 9/32 |
| ROA | 1.2% | 7/32 |
| Net Margin | 48.3% | 1/32 |
| EBT Margin | 51.6% | 1/33 |
| Tax Rate | 6.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 6.27x | 25/33 |
| Financial Leverage | 7.27x | 25/33 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $406M | 2/33 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 10.4% | 22/29 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.03x | 16/31 |
Income Statement
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $778M | 3/31 |
| Net Income | $376M | 2/32 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | EBC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.51 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 34.2% | 10/16 |
| Shares Outstanding | 229M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $176M | 0.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $26.86B | 86.3% of assets |
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Savings Institution, Federally Chartered): 34 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| EBC Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | ▶ | $4.79B |
| HSBC Hsbc Holdings Plc | ▶ | $1.63T |
| AX Axos Financial, Inc. | ▶ | $5.01B |
| TFSL Tfs Financial Corp | ▶ | $4.54B |
| PFS Provident Financial Services Inc | ▶ | $2.87B |
| CFFN Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | ▲ | $1.04B |
| HTB Hometrust Bancshares, Inc. | ▶ | $765M |
| KRNY Kearny Financial Corp. | ▶ | $588M |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | ▶ | $541M |
| PDLB Ponce Financial Group, Inc. | ▲ | $486M |
| FMAO Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc | ▲ | $482M |
| WSBF Waterstone Financial, Inc. | ▲ | $356M |
| FNRN First Northern Community Bancorp | ▶ | $273M |
| WNEB Western New England Bancorp, Inc. | ▲ | $272M |
| FCAP First Capital Inc | ▶ | $208M |
| CZWI Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. | ▲ | $205M |
| BVFL Bv Financial, Inc. | ▶ | $184M |
| FNWD Finward Bancorp | ▶ | $179M |
| BCBP Bcb Bancorp Inc | ▶ | $148M |
| FGBI First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | ▲ | $134M |
| MGYR Magyar Bancorp, Inc. | ▶ | $121M |
| RVSB Riverview Bancorp Inc | ▲ | $120M |
| PROV Provident Financial Holdings Inc | ▶ | $113M |
| SFBC Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. | ▶ | $110M |
| BYFC Broadway Financial Corp \De\ | ▶ | $109M |
| FDSB Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. | ▶ | $90M |
| CPBI Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. | ▶ | $83M |
| HFBL Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. Of Louisiana | ▶ | $76M |
| NSTS Nsts Bancorp, Inc. | ▼ | $75M |
| CLST Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. | ▶ | $70M |
| KFFB Kentucky First Federal Bancorp | ▶ | $47M |
| MGNO Magnolia Bancorp, Inc. | ▼ | $13M |
| CARV Carver Bancorp Inc | ▲ | $10M |
| MFBI Monroe Federal Bancorp, Inc. | ▼ | $7M |
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, EBC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Eastern Bankshares, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for EBC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Eastern Bankshares, Inc. forecasts updated?
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Eastern Bankshares, Inc.'s industry peers?
34 issuers in our coverage, EBC included, share the SEC industry code Savings Institution, Federally Chartered. The largest are: Hsbc Holdings Plc (HSBC), Axos Financial, Inc. (AX), Tfs Financial Corp (TFSL), Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS), Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (CFFN), Hometrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.