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SB Financial Group

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Neutral 66 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$22.00
▲(3.72% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/07/26
The score is driven primarily by improving recent financial performance and a constructive earnings outlook (growth, liquidity, and asset quality), supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and ~3% yield). These positives are partially offset by weak current technical momentum and guidance for modest NIM pressure plus noninterest-income variability.
Positive Factors
Consistent profitability
Sustained profitability and meaningful EPS growth demonstrate recurring earnings power and operational resilience. Persistent positive net income supports internal capital generation, funds dividends and buybacks, and creates a durable cushion against cyclical shocks in a regional banking franchise.
Negative Factors
Noninterest income volatility
Material swings in mortgage servicing and other fee income reduce revenue diversification and make earnings more rate‑cycle and housing‑supply sensitive. Persistent volatility in noninterest revenue undermines predictability of operating results and complicates medium‑term planning.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent profitability
Sustained profitability and meaningful EPS growth demonstrate recurring earnings power and operational resilience. Persistent positive net income supports internal capital generation, funds dividends and buybacks, and creates a durable cushion against cyclical shocks in a regional banking franchise.
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SB Financial Group (SBFG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

SB Financial Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
SB Financial Group, Inc. provides a range of commercial banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate customers primarily in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. It offers checking, savings, money market accounts, as well as time cert...
How the Company Makes Money
SB Financial Group generates revenue through multiple key streams. Primarily, the company earns interest income from its banking operations, which include loans, mortgages, and credit products. Service fees from account maintenance, transaction pr...

SB Financial Group Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive performance narrative: strong earnings, meaningful loan and deposit growth, improved tangible book value, healthy liquidity and solid asset quality. Management demonstrated disciplined expense control and capital returns. Offsetting items include weaker noninterest income due to MSR/OMSR impacts, a missed mortgage budget, some deposit pricing pressure and slower-than-desired credit resolution on isolated exposures. Overall, the positive operating and capital trends and management’s articulated plans for continued growth and cost discipline outweigh the headwinds.
Positive Updates
Strong Earnings and EPS Growth
Net income of $3.9 million for the quarter; diluted EPS $0.63, up $0.08 (~15%) YoY. Full-year GAAP EPS $2.19, a 27% increase vs 2024 and 18% above 2025 budget; 60th consecutive quarter of profitability.
Negative Updates
Noninterest Income Decline and OMSR Impairment
Noninterest income for the quarter $3.7 million, down 18.6% YoY and 12.6% QoQ driven by decreased mortgage servicing rights and an OMSR impairment. Fee-based revenue contribution fell from historical ~35% to ~26% of total revenue.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Strong Earnings and EPS Growth
Net income of $3.9 million for the quarter; diluted EPS $0.63, up $0.08 (~15%) YoY. Full-year GAAP EPS $2.19, a 27% increase vs 2024 and 18% above 2025 budget; 60th consecutive quarter of profitability.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that NIM of 3.51% will face modest pressure — a 5–7 bps decline expected in 2026 — while roughly $125–$140 million of loans are contractually slated to reprice in the first nine months; they expect continued organic loan growth (after 2025 Y/Y loan growth of 12.8% and seven consecutive quarters of growth) funded by core deposits (total deposits $1.3B, excluding Marblehead +9.3% Y/Y; Marblehead added $47M at a 1.35% WAC) and excess liquidity (~$50M) plus $160M debt capacity and >$550M contingent liquidity. Mortgage production guidance ranged from a baseline ~$310–$330M (low‑to‑mid single‑digit growth) with upside to $350–$375M if additional lenders are added (management also noted scenarios for faster growth), mortgage sales to remain near 85%, recurring NII to remain ~75% of revenue, loan yields ~5.94% and earning asset yield 5.32%, funding cost 2.34%, loan‑to‑deposit target 90–95%, allowance at 1.36% (coverage 352% of NPAs), NPAs $4.7M, and reserves/provision expected roughly flat (reserve ratio may decline ~3–4 bps); expense growth forecast ~3.5–4% with positive operating leverage ~1.5–2x, a 2026 net income target toward $15M, and a $0.155/share dividend (≈2.8% yield, 25% of earnings).

SB Financial Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Recent fundamentals improved (strong 2025 revenue acceleration, solid mid-teens net margin, and a sharp 2025 rebound in operating/free cash flow). Offsets include multi-year margin compression versus 2020–2021, uneven growth/cash-flow consistency across years, and historically volatile leverage (though improved in 2024–2025).
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue91.03M81.37M75.87M62.80M72.60M
Gross Profit64.54M56.81M56.68M57.63M67.53M
EBITDA19.45M17.41M18.28M19.33M28.94M
Net Income13.97M11.47M12.10M12.52M18.28M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.55B1.38B1.34B1.34B1.33B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments79.46M199.25M244.21M268.73M415.41M
Total Debt74.28M65.28M116.63M94.52M40.37M
Total Liabilities1.40B1.25B1.22B1.22B1.19B
Stockholders Equity141.24M127.51M124.34M118.43M144.93M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow21.44M8.22M13.03M23.67M14.83M
Operating Cash Flow24.04M9.45M13.99M25.57M17.26M
Investing Cash Flow-68.08M-28.95M-17.39M-165.67M-71.99M
Financing Cash Flow89.66M22.46M-1.45M18.41M63.55M

SB Financial Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price21.21
Price Trends
50DMA
21.14
Negative
100DMA
21.19
Negative
200DMA
20.29
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.24
Negative
RSI
44.07
Neutral
STOCH
69.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SBFG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 21.21 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 20.38, above the 50-day MA of 21.14, and above the 200-day MA of 20.29, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.24 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SBFG.

SB Financial Group Risk Analysis

SB Financial Group disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SB Financial Group 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

SB Financial Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$162.57M10.478.06%2.93%6.10%59.32%
70
Outperform
$160.65M10.139.16%1.96%11.36%25.07%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
66
Neutral
$127.18M10.1510.29%2.69%10.78%21.72%
59
Neutral
$130.14M35.781.57%0.88%9.43%166.36%
53
Neutral
$107.46M9.7814.80%6.08%14.52%27.90%
52
Neutral
$157.54M-9.56-35.90%-11.99%63.64%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SBFG
SB Financial Group
20.18
-0.04
-0.19%
EBMT
Eagle Bancorp Montana
20.41
4.07
24.91%
FCAP
First Capital
47.99
11.06
29.96%
PNBK
Patriot National Bancorp
1.37
-0.15
-9.87%
UNB
Union Bankshares
23.29
-7.43
-24.18%
SRBK
SR Bancorp, Inc.
17.18
5.12
42.45%

SB Financial Group Corporate Events

Dividends
SB Financial Group Raises Quarterly Dividend by Seven Percent
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, SB Financial Group, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026. The payout represen...
Executive/Board Changes
SB Financial Group announces board transition and new director
Positive
Dec 22, 2025
On December 17, 2025, SB Financial Group implemented a planned transition on its board of directors as longtime director Rita A. Kissner retired after more than 21 years of service and was honored with the title of director emeritus, while the boa...
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 07, 2026