PFBCFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Preferred Bank (California) hold a median 12-month price target of $111 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Preferred Bank (California) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (88): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (26): 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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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PFBC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $115 → $120 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Initiates | Buy | $120 |
| 23 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $100 → $110 |
| 23 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $105 → $111 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Jan 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. PFBC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Preferred Bank (California) returned +16.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Preferred Bank (California) has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $808.0M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $286.4M. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $134.8M, a 47.1% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $166.8M, after $2.3M of capital spending.
Preferred Bank (California) spent $121.2M on share buybacks and $38.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.5×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.14%, paying out 36% of earnings.
Preferred Bank (California) employs 324 people — $884K of revenue per employee.
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Preferred Bank said it will release third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 23, 2026. Management will host a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, with a simultaneous internet broadcast.
Why it matters — PFBC watchers can note the scheduled date and time to follow the bank’s quarterly results and management discussion.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Preferred Bank (PFBC) as a strong dividend stock. The article discusses the benefits of dividends for shareholders and examines whether preferred Bank has the qualities needed to be considered a great dividend investment.
Why it matters — The piece draws positive attention to PFBC's dividend potential, which is a key consideration for income-focused investors following the bank.
Preferred Bank's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share, payable on October 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 5, 2026. The announcement was made on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters — For PFBC watchers, this confirms the bank's continued return of capital to shareholders through a declared quarterly dividend.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Preferred Bank (PFBC) as a top dividend stock for investor portfolios, examining whether the bank has the characteristics that define a strong dividend payer. The piece positions PFBC as a notable option among dividend-focused stocks.
Why it matters — PFBC watchers would care because the article brings positive attention to the bank's dividend appeal, potentially raising its profile among income-focused investors.
Zacks Investment Research discusses Preferred Bank (PFBC) as a potential top dividend stock, highlighting the benefits of dividends to shareholders and posing the question of whether PFBC qualifies as a strong dividend payer.
Why it matters — A PFBC watcher would care because the piece focuses on the bank's dividend potential, which is a key factor for income-focused investors evaluating the stock.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Preferred Bank (California) have a median 12-month price target of $111, with estimates ranging from $110 to $120. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Preferred Bank (California), 2 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Preferred Bank (California) 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Preferred Bank (California) ranks 82 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 Quality (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Preferred Bank (California) 82 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Preferred Bank (California) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PFBC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $110 to $120 over the next 12 months.
Preferred Bank (California) returned +16.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Preferred Bank is a California-based commercial bank that provides a range of personal, business, and commercial banking services. Its offerings include checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, treasury management, electronic banking, debit and credit cards, and lending solutions tailored to individuals, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and small to mid-sized businesses.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Oct 2026): "Preferred Bank Announces 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call". Preferred Bank said it will release third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 23, 2026. Management will host a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, with a simultaneous internet broadcast.
Preferred Bank is a California-based commercial bank that provides a range of personal, business, and commercial banking services. Its offerings include checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, treasury management, electronic banking, debit and credit cards, and lending solutions tailored to individuals, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and small to mid-sized businesses. The bank also serves clients with real estate financing, business loans, consumer credit, and trade finance facilities. With a focus on relationship-based banking, Preferred Bank supports deposit gathering, cash management, and credit needs across its core California market and selected business communities. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Preferred Bank operates as an independent regional lender with a strong emphasis on practical banking services for depositors and commercial borrowers.
CEO Mr. Li Yu · 324 employees · United States · https://www.preferredbank.com
