Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC)
NASDAQ:EFSC
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$67.00
â–²(14.20% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (stable earnings, conservative leverage) and supportive earnings-call outlook (resilient margin guidance, improving asset quality, and shareholder returns). Valuation is a positive contributor due to the low P/E and dividend yield, while technicals are constructive but not strongly bullish. The main constraints are the step-down in profitability versus prior peaks and the recent decline in free cash flow, alongside efficiency and macro/geopolitical caution noted by management.
Positive Factors
Deposit franchise and funding diversification
A growing, diversified deposit base and lower deposit costs provide a durable, low‑cost funding foundation for lending and asset deployment. National deposit verticals and high client deposit share reduce reliance on volatile wholesale funding, supporting stable NII and liquidity through cycles.
Negative Factors
Worsening efficiency and higher expense run‑rate
A rising efficiency ratio and higher recurring noninterest expenses from branch acquisition integration compress operating leverage. Persistently elevated expense levels reduce the margin of safety on earnings and require sustained revenue growth or cost control to protect long‑term return on equity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Deposit franchise and funding diversification
A growing, diversified deposit base and lower deposit costs provide a durable, low‑cost funding foundation for lending and asset deployment. National deposit verticals and high client deposit share reduce reliance on volatile wholesale funding, supporting stable NII and liquidity through cycles.
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Enterprise Financial Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Wealth Management Trust Assets Under Management
Indicates the total value of assets managed in trust accounts, reflecting the company's strength in wealth management and its ability to attract and retain high-net-worth clients.
Indicates the total value of assets managed in trust accounts, reflecting the company's strength in wealth management and its ability to attract and retain high-net-worth clients.
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The FlyEnterprise Financial Services (EFSC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.22B
Dividend Yield2.2%
Average Volume (3M)168.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta (1Y)0.75
Revenue Growth9.05%
EPS Growth3.81%
CountryUS
Employees1,218
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.33
Shares Outstanding36,585,804
10 Day Avg. Volume260,264
30 Day Avg. Volume168,220
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.98
Price to Book (P/B)0.98
Price to Sales (P/S)2.19
P/FCF Ratio11.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$65.33Price Target Upside11.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$778.39M
Enterprise Financial Services Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Enterprise Financial Services Corp operates as the financial holding company for Enterprise Bank & Trust that offers banking and wealth management services to individuals and corporate customers. The company offers checking, savings, and money mar...
How the Company Makes Money
EFSC primarily earns revenue through (1) net interest income and (2) noninterest income. Net interest income is generated by earning interest on loans and investment securities and paying interest on customer deposits and other borrowings; the spr...
Enterprise Financial Services Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 22, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed solid fundamental performance: stable earnings, resilient net interest margin, strong capital and liquidity positions, active capital returns (share buybacks and dividend increase), and meaningful improvement in asset quality with concrete progress on OREO dispositions. Offsetting items included sequential EPS/provisioning impacts driven by seasonality (fewer days, lower tax credit income), a decline in certain loan balances (LIHTC paydowns and sponsor finance payoffs), a higher efficiency ratio, and noted geopolitical uncertainty that prompted a qualitative reserve and cautious commentary on near-term loan growth. Overall tone was confident and constructive, with management emphasizing balance sheet strength, deposit diversification, disciplined pricing, and a plan for moderate loan growth while remaining cautious on macro and geopolitical risks.Positive Updates
Stable Earnings and Solid Profitability
Reported EPS of $1.30 (diluted) for Q1 2026, essentially flat versus Q1 2025 ($1.31); adjusted EPS $1.31 (down $0.05 vs. linked quarter adjusted $1.36). Return on assets 1.16%, pre-provision ROAA 1.65%, and return on tangible common equity ~12.53% (13% on average tangible common equity reported elsewhere).
Negative Updates
Sequential EPS and Pre-Provision Pressure
EPS declined sequentially from a seasonally strong $1.45 to $1.30; adjusted EPS fell $0.05 vs. the linked quarter. Pre-provision earnings decreased by $4 million versus the linked quarter, driven mainly by lower tax credit income and two fewer days of interest income.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Stable Earnings and Solid Profitability
Reported EPS of $1.30 (diluted) for Q1 2026, essentially flat versus Q1 2025 ($1.31); adjusted EPS $1.31 (down $0.05 vs. linked quarter adjusted $1.36). Return on assets 1.16%, pre-provision ROAA 1.65%, and return on tangible common equity ~12.53% (13% on average tangible common equity reported elsewhere).
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Company Guidance
Management guided to mid‑single‑digit balance sheet/loan growth for 2026 with net interest margin expected to remain in the low‑to‑mid 4.2% range and net interest income growing from the Q1 level of $166 million; loan yields were ~6.2–6.6% (6.58% on loans booked in Q1) and the tax‑equivalent investment yield was 4.51%. They plan to fund growth primarily with deposits (national deposit verticals +$187M in Q1, total client deposits ex‑brokered +10% YoY) while keeping the securities portfolio at a similar proportion; deposit cost declined to 1.52% (‑12 bps q/q, ‑31 bps YoY). Capital and payout actions include a tangible common equity ratio of 9%, tangible book value per share of $41.38, repurchases of 483,000 shares for ~$27M at $56.13, and a $0.01 dividend increase to $0.34; credit guidance was conservative (Q1 provision $7.2M, allowance 1.21% of loans / 1.32% ex‑guarantees, net charge‑offs $4.4M or 15 bps) while management expects continued asset‑quality improvement and stable operating leverage (Q1 noninterest expense ~$115M; core efficiency ~60%).Enterprise Financial Services Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 954.93M | 912.39M | 814.41M | 743.52M | 533.66M | 421.60M |
| Gross Profit | 670.18M | 624.38M | 509.94M | 504.58M | 493.09M | 385.18M |
| EBITDA | 290.91M | 291.48M | 241.32M | 257.87M | 273.47M | 182.78M |
| Net Income | 200.78M | 201.37M | 185.27M | 194.06M | 203.04M | 133.06M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 17.23B | 17.30B | 15.60B | 14.52B | 13.05B | 13.54B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 258.54M | 213.87M | 875.37M | 2.05B | 1.83B | 3.39B |
| Total Debt | 413.10M | 508.55M | 437.37M | 453.81M | 579.55M | 558.76M |
| Total Liabilities | 15.21B | 15.26B | 13.77B | 12.80B | 11.53B | 12.01B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.02B | 2.04B | 1.82B | 1.72B | 1.52B | 1.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 203.39M | 181.53M | 239.93M | 261.68M | 214.71M | 158.07M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 212.00M | 193.51M | 247.40M | 268.24M | 216.64M | 160.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -622.08M | -1.08B | -796.87M | -1.31B | -1.38B | -23.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 562.88M | 803.17M | 880.61M | 1.18B | -563.19M | 1.35B |
Enterprise Financial Services Technical Analysis
Positive
58.67
Price Trends
57.16
Positive
56.92
Positive
56.37
Positive
Market Momentum
0.75
Negative
62.58
Neutral
92.74
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EFSC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 58.67 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 59.25, above the 50-day MA of 57.16, and above the 200-day MA of 56.37, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.75 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.74 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EFSC.
Enterprise Financial Services Risk Analysis
Enterprise Financial Services disclosed 44 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Enterprise Financial Services reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Enterprise Financial Services Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $2.39B | 10.86 | 9.83% | 3.33% | 17.46% | 16.00% | |
78 Outperform | $2.19B | 9.44 | 10.66% | 2.97% | 3.87% | 16.71% | |
77 Outperform | $2.27B | 11.27 | 8.84% | 4.11% | 62.15% | 107.42% | |
76 Outperform | $2.22B | 10.11 | 10.08% | 2.20% | 9.05% | 3.81% | |
75 Outperform | $2.10B | 13.31 | 13.58% | 1.88% | 9.58% | 17.44% | |
74 Outperform | $2.43B | 12.48 | 7.47% | 1.69% | 3.15% | 38.23% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Enterprise Financial Services Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Enterprise Financial Services Shareholders Back Board and Governance
Positive
May 15, 2026
Enterprise Financial Services Corp held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on May 13, 2026, at which all twelve director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2027, each receiving strong majority support. Stockholders also ratif...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Enterprise Financial Showcases Strong Profitability and Growth Strategy
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
Enterprise Financial Services Corp is a focused commercial bank headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, operating under the Enterprise Bank Trust brand with 54 branches and a network of deposit and SBA loan production offices across the U.S. The comp...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Enterprise Financial Services Highlights Strategy in Investor Presentation
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Enterprise Financial Services Corp released a fixed-income focused investor presentation outlining its current financial profile and strategic positioning, highlighting 2025 metrics such as $17.3 billion in total assets, a 1.24% ...
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