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EBC Stock Forecast: Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$21
+1.83% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Eastern Bankshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $26 — +18.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$4.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$26
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$309.8M+26.8% y/y
Net income$105.2M
Free cash flow$149.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.2%
1M
−1.8%
YTD
+18.8%
1Y
+20.8%
From 52W high
−8.6%
From 52W low
+31.9%
$16
$23
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EBC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Eastern Bankshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
47 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
99
Momentum
89
Quality
69
Revisions
58
Value
37
Issuance
26
Volatility
25
Size
23
Accruals
15

Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (15): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

EBC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EBC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$16$18$20$22$24$26$28Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EBCHigh $27Median $26Low $22

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
6 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $22Median $26High $27

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$24 → $25
27 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$23 → $25
27 July 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesOverweight$24 → $26
27 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$25 → $26
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$23 → $24
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
15 May 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
27 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
27 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
16 Apr 2026Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—
7 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
16 Mar 2026Piper SandlerAssumesOverweight$23
26 Jan 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
7 Jan 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
5 Jan 2026Hovde GroupInitiatesOutperform—
17 Dec 2025BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight—
25 Sept 2025TD CowenInitiatesBuy—
28 Apr 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
27 Jan 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesOutperform—
4 Dec 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EBC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

EBC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Eastern Bankshares, Inc. returned +20.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EBC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EBCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EBC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.0%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.0×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.5×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
27.6%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
5.0%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
50.1%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Net margin
34.2%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.4%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 59% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. has a market value of $4.9B and an enterprise value of $4.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 27.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $376.1M, a 33.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.76.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $385.4M.

  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. spent $201.7M on share buybacks and $117.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 216.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.0×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.79%, paying out 30% of earnings.

  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. employs 2,247 people — $496K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EBC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EBCEastern Bankshares, Inc.$4.9B
47
AXAxos Financial, Inc.$5.0B
44
FLGFlagstar Bank NA$4.9B
28
OZKBank OZK$5.3B
59
ABCBAmeris Bancorp$5.4B
31
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.4B
47
TFSLTFS Financial Corp.$4.6B
34

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest EBC news & analysis

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) presented at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The presentation transcript offers EBC watchers insight into the company's outlook as communicated to the investment community at a major financial services conference.

Regional Bank Director Sells $230,000 Worth of Stock

The Motley Fool · 2 Sept 2026neutral

A regional bank director sold 10,000 shares at $22.96 per share on August 21, 2026, for a transaction value of approximately $230,000. The sale reduced the director's total equity holdings by 3%, leaving a residual stake of roughly 305,000 shares.

Why it matters — A director's insider sale may draw attention from Eastern Bankshares investors monitoring management's confidence in the company's outlook.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc, to Participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Business Wire · 1 Sept 2026neutral

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. announced that CEO Denis Sheahan and CFO David Rosato will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference on September 15, 2026 at 10:30 am ET. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations website.

Why it matters — EBC watchers may gain insight into the company's strategy and leadership perspective through the executives' public discussion at a major financial services conference.

Eastern Bankshares: Earnings Growth Makes It Worth A Look

Seeking Alpha · 8 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha rated Eastern Bankshares a Buy, citing strong Q2 2026 results and positive operating trends. The company reported 22% sequential profit growth, record AUM, a 5% buyback, and improvements in efficiency and asset quality, with recent acquisitions of HarborOne Bancorp and Cambridge Bancorp expanding its loan book, deposit base, and wealth management capabilities.

Why it matters — EBC watchers would care because the report highlights the company's recent earnings growth, acquisition-driven expansion, and improving operating metrics.

Eastern Bank Is Recognized As A Top Disability Inclusive Business

Business Wire · 30 July 2026positive

Eastern Bank has been named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business for the third consecutive year, based on its performance on the Disability Index® global benchmark.

Why it matters — This recognition highlights Eastern Bank's ongoing commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace, which may reflect positively on its corporate culture and reputation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EBC stock

What is the EBC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Eastern Bankshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $26, with estimates ranging from $22 to $27. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EBC stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Eastern Bankshares, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Eastern Bankshares, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EBC?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Eastern Bankshares, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (99 of 100).

Will EBC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +18.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Eastern Bankshares, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EBC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Eastern Bankshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EBC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $22 to $27 over the next 12 months.

How has EBC stock performed over the past year?

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. returned +20.8% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Eastern Bankshares, Inc. do?

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through Eastern Bank, providing banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers.

What is the latest news on EBC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 15 Sept 2026): "Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript". Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) presented at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.

Company

About Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through Eastern Bank, providing banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers. Its core offerings include deposit accounts, lending solutions, cash management, wealth management, and trust services, along with insurance-related products through its insurance agency operations. The company serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses with a broad mix of everyday banking products such as checking, savings, and time deposit accounts, as well as commercial real estate, construction, residential, and consumer lending. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Eastern Bankshares plays a regional role in U.S. financial services by combining traditional banking with advisory and asset management capabilities.

CEO Mr. Denis K. Sheahan · 2,247 employees · United States · https://www.easternbank.com