The upcoming report from HBT Financial (HBT) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, indicating no change from the year-ago quarter compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $56.7 million, representing an increase of 8.4% year over year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some HBT Financial metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

Analysts expect 'Net interest margin (FTE)' to come in at 4.0%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 4%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Average Balances - Interest-earning assets' will reach $4.81 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $4.77 billion.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Efficiency Ratio' should arrive at 55.2%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 58.4%.

Analysts predict that the 'Net interest income (FTE)' will reach $47.72 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $47.26 million in the same quarter last year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total noninterest income' of $9.29 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $5.63 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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HBT Financial shares have witnessed a change of -5.9% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -3.9% move. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), HBT is expected underperform the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

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