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Carter Bankshares Divests Bearing Insurance Group Stake

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  • On May 1, 2026, Carter Bankshares completed the sale of its Bearing Insurance Group stake.
  • The company expects a roughly $35.8 million pre-tax gain, boosting second-quarter 2026 results.
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Carter Bankshares Divests Bearing Insurance Group Stake

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Carter Bankshares ( (CARE) ) has provided an update.

On May 1, 2026, Carter Bankshares, Inc., the holding company for Carter Bank & Trust, completed the sale of its membership interest in Bearing Insurance Group, LLC to an unaffiliated third party. Based on information currently available, the bank expects to record an estimated pre-tax gain of about $35.8 million from this divestiture in its second-quarter 2026 financial results, potentially strengthening its earnings profile and capital flexibility for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (CARE) stock is a Buy with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Carter Bankshares stock, see the CARE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CARE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CARE is a Outperform.

The score is led by improving financial fundamentals and cash flow quality alongside meaningful positive corporate actions (notably the nonperforming loan portfolio sale and planned buyback). Technicals are supportive with the stock above key moving averages, but the RSI indicates it is somewhat extended. Valuation appears reasonable on P/E, while historical volatility in profitability/leverage keeps the overall score from reaching top-tier levels.

To see Spark’s full report on CARE stock, click here.

More about Carter Bankshares

Carter Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company for Carter Bank & Trust, which operates in the banking and financial services industry. The company focuses on providing traditional banking products and services through its bank subsidiary, serving retail and commercial customers in its regional markets.

Average Trading Volume: 259,600

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $567.3M

For an in-depth examination of CARE stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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