QCR Holdings Q2 adjusted EPS beats estimates driven by capital markets
QCRH•Analyst coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell".
The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy". Wall Street's median 12-month price target for QCR Holdings Inc is $102.00, about 4.7% above its July 21 closing price of $97.45. The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings versus a P/E of 10 three months ago.
Outlook and key metrics
QCR Holdings reaffirmed gross loan growth guidance of 10% to 15% annualized for the second half of 2026. The company maintained capital markets revenue guidance of $60 million to $70 million over the next four quarters and lowered third-quarter 2026 noninterest expense guidance to $54 million to $57 million.
| Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $2.19 | $1.91 (5 Analysts) |
| Q2 EPS | $2.19 | ||
| Q2 Adjusted Net Income | Beat | $36.30 million | $32.30 million (5 Analysts) |
| Q2 Net Income | $36.30 million | ||
| Q2 Net Interest Income | $67.90 million |
Q2 results beat estimates
QCR Holdings said second-quarter adjusted earnings per share rose 28% year over year and beat analyst expectations. Adjusted net income also beat analyst expectations.
The company repurchased 149,639 shares for $13.5 million during the quarter.
