Community Bank System (CBU) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CBU Stock Forecast
Community Bank System stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $66.50 (represents a 9.36% upside from CBU’s last price of $60.81) and a rating consensus of 'Strong Buy', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
CBU Price Target
The average price target for Community Bank System (CBU) is $66.50 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $67.00 to $66.00. This represents a potential 9.36% upside from CBU's last price of $60.81.
CBU Analyst Ratings
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Community Bank System's rating consensus is 'Strong Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CBU stock is 1 'Strong Buy' (33.33%), 1 'Buy' (33.33%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 1 'Sell' (33.33%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Community Bank System Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Steve Moss | Raymond James | $67.00 | $60.86 | 10.09% | 10.18% |
| May 02, 2022 | - | Piper Sandler | $66.00 | $64.40 | 2.48% | 8.53% |
The latest Community Bank System stock forecast, released on Oct 28, 2024 by Steve Moss from Raymond James, set a price target of $67.00, which represents a 10.09% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($60.86), and a 10.18% increase from CBU last price ($60.81).
Community Bank System Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Price Target | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $60.81 | $60.81 | $60.81 |
| Upside/Downside | 10.18% | 10.18% | 10.18% |
In the current month, the average price target of Community Bank System stock is $67.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 10.18% increase as opposed to Community Bank System's last price of $60.81. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down 0.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Raymond James | Outperform | Strong Buy | Upgrade |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Hovde Group | - | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Jun 06, 2023 | Raymond James | Market Perform | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Raymond James | - | Market Perform | Initialise |
| May 02, 2022 | Piper Sandler | - | Underweight | Downgrade |
Community Bank System's last stock rating was published by Raymond James on Oct 28, 2024. The company Upgrade its CBU rating from "Outperform" to "Strong Buy".
Community Bank System Financial Forecast
Community Bank System Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $175.26M | $124.28M | $175.93M | $175.64M | $167.24M | $160.54M | $159.68M | $156.92M | $151.56M | $152.49M | $150.21M | $152.62M | $144.89M | $148.68M | $149.86M | $148.37M |
| Avg Forecast | $229.98M | $225.30M | $218.64M | $213.18M | $207.56M | $204.24M | $197.66M | $191.37M | $190.64M | $186.35M | $180.14M | $177.04M | $175.25M | $176.53M | $176.67M | $161.37M | $178.07M | $174.08M | $164.75M | $158.15M | $158.14M | $152.47M | $151.22M | $153.37M | $151.08M | $149.88M | $147.63M | $148.89M | $149.96M | $150.13M |
| High Forecast | $232.12M | $227.40M | $220.67M | $215.17M | $209.49M | $206.14M | $199.51M | $192.07M | $190.77M | $186.57M | $180.19M | $177.04M | $175.88M | $179.24M | $178.32M | $162.87M | $179.73M | $174.08M | $164.75M | $158.15M | $158.14M | $152.47M | $151.22M | $153.37M | $151.08M | $149.88M | $147.63M | $148.89M | $149.96M | $150.13M |
| Low Forecast | $227.99M | $223.35M | $216.75M | $211.34M | $205.76M | $202.47M | $195.96M | $190.66M | $190.51M | $186.14M | $180.09M | $177.04M | $174.61M | $173.59M | $175.14M | $159.97M | $176.53M | $174.08M | $164.75M | $158.15M | $158.14M | $152.47M | $151.22M | $153.37M | $151.08M | $149.88M | $147.63M | $148.89M | $149.96M | $150.13M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.77% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.99% |
Community Bank System's average Quarter revenue forecast for Sep 23 based on 6 analysts is $176.53M, with a low forecast of $173.59M, and a high forecast of $179.24M. CBU's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 0.72% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $175.26M (Jun 23).
Community Bank System EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $65.18M | $25.49M | $86.56M | $75.55M | $61.53M | $70.19M | $67.16M | $68.20M | $72.97M | $76.19M | $70.56M | $65.87M | $56.98M | $64.19M | $67.21M | $65.22M |
| Avg Forecast | $74.27M | $72.76M | $70.61M | $68.84M | $67.03M | $65.96M | $63.83M | $61.80M | $61.57M | $60.18M | $58.18M | $73.90M | $56.59M | $57.01M | $57.05M | $67.18M | $74.77M | $56.22M | $53.21M | $61.07M | $51.07M | $49.24M | $48.84M | $60.00M | $48.79M | $48.40M | $47.68M | $61.59M | $48.43M | $48.48M |
| High Forecast | $74.96M | $73.44M | $71.27M | $69.49M | $67.65M | $66.57M | $64.43M | $62.03M | $61.61M | $60.25M | $58.19M | $88.68M | $56.80M | $57.88M | $57.59M | $80.61M | $89.73M | $56.22M | $53.21M | $73.29M | $51.07M | $49.24M | $48.84M | $72.00M | $48.79M | $48.40M | $47.68M | $73.90M | $48.43M | $48.48M |
| Low Forecast | $73.63M | $72.13M | $70.00M | $68.25M | $66.45M | $65.39M | $63.28M | $61.57M | $61.52M | $60.11M | $58.16M | $59.12M | $56.39M | $56.06M | $56.56M | $53.74M | $59.82M | $56.22M | $53.21M | $48.86M | $51.07M | $49.24M | $48.84M | $48.00M | $48.79M | $48.40M | $47.68M | $49.27M | $48.43M | $48.48M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.14% | 0.38% | 1.16% | 1.34% | 1.16% | 1.15% | 1.31% | 1.39% | 1.49% | 1.27% | 1.45% | 1.36% | 1.20% | 1.04% | 1.39% | 1.35% |
6 analysts predict CBU's average Quarter EBITDA for Sep 23 to be $57.01M, with a high of $57.88M and a low of $56.06M. This is -12.53% lower than Community Bank System's previous annual EBITDA (Jun 23) of $65.18M.
Community Bank System Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $48.29M | $5.80M | $52.53M | $48.69M | $39.80M | $47.05M | $43.56M | $45.34M | $47.94M | $52.85M | $46.48M | $42.81M | $35.25M | $40.13M | $42.88M | $39.22M |
| Avg Forecast | $64.00M | $62.02M | $59.37M | $56.07M | $55.11M | $53.32M | $49.82M | $46.33M | $46.76M | $46.33M | $42.74M | $49.54M | $44.63M | $46.61M | $45.02M | $45.04M | $48.50M | $48.35M | $44.73M | $40.94M | $43.01M | $42.50M | $42.27M | $41.62M | $40.14M | $36.15M | $31.63M | $38.51M | $43.33M | $42.88M |
| High Forecast | $64.78M | $62.77M | $60.09M | $56.75M | $55.78M | $53.96M | $50.43M | $47.34M | $49.41M | $46.60M | $43.26M | $59.45M | $45.69M | $48.73M | $45.57M | $54.05M | $58.21M | $48.35M | $44.73M | $49.13M | $43.01M | $42.50M | $42.27M | $49.94M | $40.14M | $36.15M | $31.63M | $46.21M | $43.33M | $42.88M |
| Low Forecast | $63.28M | $61.32M | $58.70M | $55.44M | $54.49M | $52.72M | $49.26M | $45.33M | $44.10M | $46.07M | $42.26M | $39.63M | $43.03M | $43.96M | $44.52M | $36.03M | $38.80M | $48.35M | $44.73M | $32.76M | $43.01M | $42.50M | $42.27M | $33.30M | $40.14M | $36.15M | $31.63M | $30.81M | $43.33M | $42.88M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.07% | 0.13% | 1.08% | 1.01% | 0.89% | 1.15% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 1.13% | 1.27% | 1.16% | 1.18% | 1.11% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
Community Bank System's average Quarter net income forecast for Sep 23 is $46.61M, with a range of $43.96M to $48.73M. CBU's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -3.48% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $48.29M (Jun 23).
Community Bank System SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $72.60M | $71.49M | $64.10M | $80.37M | $79.01M | $74.31M | $78.22M | $78.23M | $73.32M | $72.05M | $72.85M | $72.52M | $67.06M | $71.18M | $70.28M | $69.34M |
| Avg Forecast | $98.72M | $96.71M | $93.85M | $91.51M | $89.10M | $87.67M | $84.85M | $82.15M | $81.84M | $80.00M | $77.33M | $81.12M | $75.23M | $75.78M | $75.84M | $73.75M | $84.59M | $74.73M | $70.72M | $67.04M | $67.89M | $65.45M | $64.92M | $56.74M | $64.85M | $64.34M | $63.37M | $68.29M | $64.37M | $64.45M |
| High Forecast | $99.64M | $97.62M | $94.73M | $92.37M | $89.93M | $88.49M | $85.64M | $82.45M | $81.89M | $80.09M | $77.35M | $97.35M | $75.50M | $76.94M | $76.55M | $88.50M | $101.51M | $74.73M | $70.72M | $80.45M | $67.89M | $65.45M | $64.92M | $68.09M | $64.85M | $64.34M | $63.37M | $81.95M | $64.37M | $64.45M |
| Low Forecast | $97.87M | $95.88M | $93.04M | $90.72M | $88.33M | $86.91M | $84.12M | $81.85M | $81.78M | $79.90M | $77.31M | $64.90M | $74.96M | $74.52M | $75.18M | $59.00M | $67.67M | $74.73M | $70.72M | $53.63M | $67.89M | $65.45M | $64.92M | $45.39M | $64.85M | $64.34M | $63.37M | $54.63M | $64.37M | $64.45M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.96% | 0.97% | 0.76% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.20% | 1.13% | 1.27% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 1.09% | 1.08% |
Community Bank System's average Quarter SG&A projection for Sep 23 is $75.78M, based on 6 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $74.52M to $76.94M. The forecast indicates a 4.38% rise compared to CBU last annual SG&A of $72.60M (Jun 23).
Community Bank System EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.90 | $0.11 | $0.97 | $0.90 | $0.74 | $0.87 | $0.80 | $0.84 | $0.89 | $0.98 | $0.86 | $0.80 | $0.67 | $0.77 | $0.82 | $0.76 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.21 | $1.17 | $1.12 | $1.06 | $1.04 | $1.01 | $0.94 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.81 | $0.78 | $0.84 | $0.88 | $0.85 | $0.91 | $0.93 | $0.91 | $0.84 | $0.76 | $0.81 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.79 | $0.76 | $0.68 | $0.60 | $0.73 | $0.82 | $0.81 |
| High Forecast | $1.22 | $1.19 | $1.14 | $1.07 | $1.05 | $1.02 | $0.95 | $0.90 | $0.93 | $0.88 | $0.82 | $0.79 | $0.86 | $0.92 | $0.86 | $0.92 | $0.94 | $0.91 | $0.84 | $0.76 | $0.81 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.79 | $0.76 | $0.68 | $0.60 | $0.73 | $0.82 | $0.81 |
| Low Forecast | $1.20 | $1.16 | $1.11 | $1.05 | $1.03 | $1.00 | $0.93 | $0.86 | $0.83 | $0.87 | $0.80 | $0.77 | $0.81 | $0.83 | $0.84 | $0.90 | $0.92 | $0.91 | $0.84 | $0.76 | $0.81 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.79 | $0.76 | $0.68 | $0.60 | $0.73 | $0.82 | $0.81 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.06% | 0.12% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 0.88% | 1.14% | 0.98% | 1.05% | 1.11% | 1.23% | 1.13% | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 0.94% |
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Community Bank System's projected average Quarter EPS for Sep 23 is $0.88, with a low estimate of $0.83 and a high estimate of $0.92. This represents a -2.08% decrease compared to CBU previous annual EPS of $0.90 (Jun 23).
Community Bank System Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBAI | Lakeland Bancorp | $13.43 | $20.00 | 48.92% | Strong Buy |
| NBHC | National Bank | $44.19 | $50.00 | 13.15% | Hold |
| CBU | Community Bank System | $60.81 | $66.50 | 9.36% | Strong Buy |
| BY | Byline Bancorp | $26.52 | $29.00 | 9.35% | Buy |
| HBCP | Home Bancorp | $46.16 | $50.00 | 8.32% | Buy |
| FCCO | First Community | $23.42 | $21.00 | -10.33% | Buy |
CBU Forecast FAQ
Is Community Bank System a good buy?
Yes, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Community Bank System (CBU) is considered a 'Strong Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 1 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 66.67% of CBU's total ratings.
What is CBU's price target?
Community Bank System (CBU) average price target is $66.5 with a range of $66 to $67, implying a 9.36% from its last price of $60.81. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Community Bank System stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CBU stock, the company can go up by 9.36% (from the last price of $60.81 to the average price target of $66.5), up by 10.18% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 8.53% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Community Bank System stock reach $90?
CBU's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $66.5 does not support the claim that Community Bank System can reach $90 in the near future.
What is Community Bank System's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $67 price target for Community Bank System (CBU) this month, up 10.18% from its last price of $60.81. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 10.18% and increased by 10.18%, respectively.
What are Community Bank System's analysts' financial forecasts?
Community Bank System's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $800.83M (high $807.21M, low $794.85M), average EBITDA is $258.62M (high $260.68M, low $256.69M), average net income is $204.59M (high $207.51M, low $201.8M), average SG&A $343.77M (high $346.51M, low $341.21M), and average EPS is $3.87 (high $3.92, low $3.82). CBU's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $887.09M (high $895.36M, low $879.42M), average EBITDA is $286.48M (high $289.15M, low $284M), average net income is $241.46M (high $244.38M, low $238.74M), average SG&A $380.81M (high $384.36M, low $377.51M), and average EPS is $4.57 (high $4.62, low $4.51).
Did the CBU's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Community Bank System's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $679.36M, beating the average analysts forecast of $675.05M by 0.64%. Apple's EBITDA was $293.84M, beating the average prediction of $245.27M by 19.80%. The company's net income was $188.08M, beating the average estimation of $182.53M by 3.04%. Apple's SG&A was $257.34M, missing the average forecast of $297.09M by -13.38%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.48, beating the average prediction of $3.45 by 0.76%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Jun 2023), Community Bank System's revenue was $175.26M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $176.67M by -0.80%. The company's EBITDA was $65.18M, beating the average prediction of $57.05M by 14.24%. Community Bank System's net income was $48.29M, beating the average estimation of $45.02M by 7.25%. The company's SG&A was $72.6M, missing the average forecast of $75.84M by -4.27%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.9, beating the average prediction of $0.851 by 5.73%