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OVBC Stock Forecast: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$47
+0.15% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$220.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
31 / 100
Median analyst target
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$18.6M+6.9% y/y
Net income$2.9M
Free cash flow$370K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.5%
1M
+5.7%
YTD
+18.8%
1Y
+29.5%
From 52W high
−6.3%
From 52W low
+37.8%
$34
$50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

OVBC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ohio Valley Banc Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
31 / 100

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

Momentum
75
Size
67
Issuance
65
Volatility
47
Growth
43
Value
37
Quality
30
Revisions
25
Accruals
20

Momentum (75): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (20): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on OVBC, 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
$35$40$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26OVBC

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

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 Apr 2013Ladenburg ThalmannInitiatesBuy$19

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. OVBC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

OVBC 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 11 Sept 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. returned +29.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

OVBC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
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Estimates

OVBC analyst estimate revisions

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

Fundamentals

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) 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
15.5×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−8.7%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−30.5%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
Operating margin
25.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
22.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.5%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

Higher than 48% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Ohio Valley Banc Corp. has a market value of $220.0M and an enterprise value of $193.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $69.3M. The latest quarter shrank 8.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $14.2M, a 20.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.01.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $19.7M.

  • Ohio Valley Banc Corp. spent $4.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 4.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.5×.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.14%, paying out 31% of earnings.

  • Ohio Valley Banc Corp. employs 269 people $258K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

OVBC 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
OVBCOhio Valley Banc Corp.$220.0M
31
CFBKCF Bankshares, Inc.$223.5M
56
CZWICitizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (Wisconsin)$216.0M
57
CMTVCommunity Bancorp (Vermont)$226.4M
80
OPBKOP Bancorp$228.8M
92
FCAPFirst Capital, Inc.$209.6M
71
MRBKMeridian Corp. (Pennsylvania)$232.9M
51

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News

Latest OVBC news & analysis

OVBC vs. LCNB: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison article between Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) and LCNB, examining differences in loan growth, funding, wealth management, and valuation to assess which community bank stock is better positioned. The piece compares the two banks without reaching a definitive conclusion in the provided text.

Why it matters — OVBC watchers would care because the article highlights the specific financial factors—loan growth, funding, and valuation—that investors use to benchmark Ohio Valley Banc against a peer community bank.

Ohio Valley Banc: I Expect Lower Loan Loss Provisions Going Forward

Seeking Alpha · 21 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that Ohio Valley Banc maintains a 'buy' rating, citing prudent loan loss provisioning that supports balance sheet integrity amid loan book expansion. Net interest income and non-interest income both grew, with H1 EPS at $1.53, while loan quality remained stable with non-performing loans at 1.44% and declining past dues.

Why it matters — OVBC watchers would care because the report highlights stable loan quality and income growth despite a sharp rise in loan loss provisions, suggesting the bank's balance sheet remains sound.

OVBC announces extension of Stock Buyback Program

PRNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026positive

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized extending its existing stock buyback program to August 31, 2027. The program, originally approved in 2021, was set to expire on August 31 of this year.

Why it matters — The extension signals the company's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders through its buyback program.

Ohio Valley Banc Stock Declines Post Q2 Earnings on Credit Costs

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026negative

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) saw its stock decline after reporting second-quarter 2026 earnings that were pressured by higher credit loss provisions, despite stronger net interest income and continued loan growth.

Why it matters — OVBC watchers would care because rising credit costs are weighing on earnings even as core operations like net interest income and loan growth show improvement.

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Reports 2nd Quarter Earnings

PRNewsWire · 27 July 2026negative

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $2,927,000, down 30.5% from the prior year, with earnings per share falling to $0.62 from $0.89.

Why it matters — OVBC watchers would care because the 30.5% drop in net income and lower EPS signal a significant decline in profitability compared to the same quarter last year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OVBC stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank OVBC?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. ranks 31 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 Momentum (75 of 100).

What is the OVBC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ohio Valley Banc Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for OVBC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has OVBC stock performed over the past year?

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. returned +29.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ohio Valley Banc Corp. do?

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is a bank holding company that provides community banking and consumer finance services through its subsidiary Ohio Valley Bank and related businesses.

What is the latest news on OVBC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Sept 2026): "OVBC vs. LCNB: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison article between Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) and LCNB, examining differences in loan growth, funding, wealth management, and valuation to assess which community bank stock is better positioned. The piece compares the two banks without reaching a definitive conclusion in the provided text.

Company

About Ohio Valley Banc Corp.

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is a bank holding company that provides community banking and consumer finance services through its subsidiary Ohio Valley Bank and related businesses. The company offers commercial and retail banking products, including loans, deposit accounts, cash management, and treasury-related services, serving individuals, small businesses, and local organizations across its regional market. Its operations are centered on relationship-based banking, with a focus on everyday financial needs, lending, and deposit gathering. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. also supports customers through consumer finance activities and other financial services that broaden its reach beyond traditional banking. Based in Gallipolis, Ohio, the company plays a local financial intermediary role by channeling deposits into credit and providing banking solutions for households and businesses in the communities it serves.

CEO Mr. Larry E. Miller II · 269 employees · United States · https://www.ovbc.com