Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Stock Forecast
EBC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.25 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $24.88 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $16.73 – $23.65
EBC analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
EBC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
EBC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $0.37 | +32.8% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.86 | $1.76 | $1.90 | $1.56 | +19.4% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.14 | $2.05 | $2.20 | $1.86 | +14.8% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
EBC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $310.6M | $308.4M | $315.0M | +28.6% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.23B | $1.21B | $1.24B | +21.3% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.28B | $1.27B | $1.32B | +4.7% | 6 |
EBC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
EBC revenue: reported and forecast
EBC 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) | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 | −0.5% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.87 | $1.87 | $1.87 | $1.87 | $1.86 | −0.5% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.17 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.14 | −1.4% | 2 up · 1 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.
EBC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; EBC beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from EBC
8 analysts cover Eastern Bankshares; their consensus rating is buy (4.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $24.88, 16.7% above the latest close of $21.31. Analysts expect earnings of $1.86 per share for 2026, +19.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.14 per share on revenue of $1.3 billion. Eastern Bankshares beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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EBC forecast FAQ
What is Eastern Bankshares's price target?
The average analyst price target for Eastern Bankshares is $24.88, 16.7% above the latest close of $21.31.
Is Eastern Bankshares a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Eastern Bankshares, 4 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Eastern Bankshares's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.86 per share for 2026 (range $1.76 to $1.90); for 2027 the estimate is $2.14.
What is Eastern Bankshares's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.2 billion, growth of 21.3%; for 2027 it is $1.3 billion.
When does Eastern Bankshares report earnings?
Eastern Bankshares is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does Eastern Bankshares usually beat earnings estimates?
Eastern Bankshares reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.