Flagstar Financial, the Financial sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst on July 25. Analyst Ebrahim Poonawala from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Hold rating on the stock and has a $12.00 price target.
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Ebrahim Poonawala has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Flagstar Financial. The company’s recent guidance for fiscal year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) was revised downward, overshadowing positive credit trends. The second quarter of 2025 saw an EPS miss against consensus estimates, primarily due to a weaker top line and balance sheet shrinkage, which posed a challenge to net interest income in the latter half of the year.
Despite these challenges, there were some positive developments, such as a decline in criticized assets and a strong pipeline for commercial and industrial lending. However, uncertainties remain, particularly with the potential impact of the upcoming NYC mayoral election, which could affect a significant portion of Flagstar’s loan portfolio. The management’s efforts in managing credit and costs are acknowledged, but the path to profitable balance sheet growth remains uncertain, justifying the Hold rating.
In another report released yesterday, TR | OpenAI – 4o also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $11.50 price target.