FGBI Stock Overview

First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.

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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of First Guard Insurance Company (First Guard) (Scottsdale, AZ). First Guard is a subsidiary of Biglari Holdings Inc. [NYSE: BH]. The Credit Ratings (ratings) of First Guard have been placed under review with developing implications following the approval of a reinsurance agreement submitted to the.

First Guaranty Bancshares faced interest rate volatility but stabilized its net interest margin at around 2.5%. FGBI's deposit growth surged by 12% in Q3, reducing its loan-to-deposit ratio below 80%, and enabling it to pay off $60 million in debt. Risks include declining loan performance, a high concentration in commercial real estate loans, and an inadequate allowance for credit losses, impacting common shares.

First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.10 per share a year ago.

First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

First Guaranty Bancshares remains my top long-term, small-cap regional banking pick. Q2 saw improved profitability at FGBI, and acceptable asset quality despite their exposure to CRE. Strong fundamentals, including a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of 10.35% and a net Loans-to-deposit ratio of 91.8%, position the bank to weather economic challenges.

HAMMOND, La., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("First Guaranty") (NASDAQ: FGBI), the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, announced its key developments and unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ending June 30, 2024.

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