HBT Financial (HBT) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

The upcoming report from HBT Financial (HBT) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, indicating an increase of 1.6% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $59.8 million, representing an increase of 6% year over year.The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some HBT Financial metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.The consensus estimate for 'Net interest margin (FTE)' stands at 4.2%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 4.0% in the same quarter last year.Analysts forecast 'Average Balances - Interest-earning assets' to reach $4.75 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $4.77 billion.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Efficiency Ratio' of 53.5%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 54.2% in the same quarter last year.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net interest income (FTE)' should come in at $50.10 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $48.29 million.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total noninterest income' should arrive at $10.01 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $8.71 million in the same quarter last year. View all Key Company Metrics for HBT Financial here>>> Shares of HBT Financial have experienced a change of -3.4% in the past month compared to the +1% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), HBT is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks