PFBCFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Preferred Bank (California) hold a median 12-month price target of $111 — +2.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 13 Aug 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.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $100 → $110 |
| 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 | — |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 July 2024 | 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.
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 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| PFBCPreferred Bank (California) | $1.3B | 81 |
| CTBICommunity Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) | $1.4B | 83 |
| TMPTompkins Financial Corp. | $1.5B | 88 |
| BHRBBurke Herbert Financial Services Corp. | $1.5B | 25 |
| WABCWestamerica Bancorporation | $1.4B | 83 |
| PEBOPeoples Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio) | $1.5B | 85 |
| FMBHFirst Mid Bancshares, Inc. | $1.4B | 60 |
Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Preferred Bank (California) — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Preferred Bank (PFBC) qualifies as a strong dividend stock. The piece discusses the benefits of dividend income for shareholders and assesses PFBC's dividend credentials.
Why it matters — A PFBC watcher would care because the article evaluates the company's dividend strength, a key factor for income-focused shareholders.
Zacks Investment Research published an article questioning whether Preferred Bank (PFBC) has the qualities of a great dividend stock, suggesting it "could be a great choice" for dividend-seeking investors.
Why it matters — PFBC watchers would care about the article's positive assessment of the bank's potential as a strong dividend-paying stock.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Preferred Bank (California) have a median 12-month price target of $111, with estimates ranging from $110 to $115. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Preferred Bank (California), 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Preferred Bank (California) 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Preferred Bank (California) ranks 81 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 5 analysts implies +2.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Preferred Bank (California) 81 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 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 $115 over the next 12 months.
Preferred Bank (California) returned +19.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Preferred Bank is a community-oriented financial institution specializing in commercial banking services, primarily serving businesses and professionals. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, it offers a comprehensive range of financial products, including commercial lending, real estate finance, and cash management services.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "This is Why Preferred Bank (PFBC) is a Great Dividend Stock". Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Preferred Bank (PFBC) qualifies as a strong dividend stock. The piece discusses the benefits of dividend income for shareholders and assesses PFBC's dividend credentials.
Preferred Bank is a community-oriented financial institution specializing in commercial banking services, primarily serving businesses and professionals. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, it offers a comprehensive range of financial products, including commercial lending, real estate finance, and cash management services. Preferred Bank focuses on providing personalized banking solutions, making it a key player for small to medium-sized businesses seeking tailored financial services. The bank further distinguishes itself by offering customized depository accounts and treasury management solutions, addressing the unique needs of its predominantly commercial client base. Aiming to foster long-term relationships, Preferred Bank operates within the context of localized service yet maintains a strong financial performance and stability in the wider banking industry. This has established its significance in facilitating economic growth and development within the communities it serves, particularly within the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond.
CEO Mr. Li Yu · 324 employees · United States · https://www.preferredbank.com