Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) Stock Forecast
CBU analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.33 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $69.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $1.19
- 52-week range
- $53.67 – $70.99
CBU analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CBU price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CBU earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.19 | $1.18 | $1.22 | $1.05 | +13.7% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.60 | $4.57 | $4.65 | $4.04 | +13.9% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.18 | $4.95 | $5.30 | $4.60 | +12.5% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CBU revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $227.2M | $225.5M | $228.8M | +9.7% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $896.6M | $893.7M | $899.0M | +9.6% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $965.4M | $947.9M | $978.9M | +7.7% | 4 |
CBU EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CBU revenue: reported and forecast
CBU EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.24 | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | −3.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.75 | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.59 | $4.60 | −3.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.36 | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.18 | −3.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CBU earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CBU beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from CBU
6 analysts cover Community Bank System; their consensus rating is hold (3.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $69.00, 14.5% above the latest close of $60.24. Analysts expect earnings of $4.60 per share for 2026, +13.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.18 per share on revenue of $965.4 million. Community Bank System beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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CBU forecast FAQ
What is Community Bank System's price target?
The average analyst price target for Community Bank System is $69.00, 14.5% above the latest close of $60.24.
Is Community Bank System a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Community Bank System, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Community Bank System's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.60 per share for 2026 (range $4.57 to $4.65); for 2027 the estimate is $5.18.
What is Community Bank System's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $896.6 million, growth of 9.6%; for 2027 it is $965.4 million.
When does Community Bank System report earnings?
Community Bank System is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.19.
Does Community Bank System usually beat earnings estimates?
Community Bank System reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.