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Southern California Bancorp

BCALยทNASDAQ

$19.21

-2.9%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Southern California Bancorp operates as the holding company for Bank of Southern California, N.A. that provides various financial products to individuals, professionals, and small-to medium-sized businesses. The company offers checking, personal and business savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides home equity lines of credit, business loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate and construction loans, small business administration loans, letters of credit, and personal and business credit cards. In addition, the company provides cash vault, sweep accounts, and remote deposit capture services; online and mobile banking services; courier service; lockbox services; and merchant services. It operates branches in San Diego, Orange, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties, as well as the Inland Empire. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$617.89M
EPS1.9500
P/E Ratio9.56
Earnings Date07/27/2026
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Southern California Bancorp Street Expectations Map

BCAL ยท NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that BCAL stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 22.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 22.00 to a high of 22.00.

Lowest Target
22.00
14.52%
Consensus Target
22.00
14.52%
Highest Target
22.00
14.52%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 22.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 22.00 to a high of 22.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+14.5%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
233.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
184.70M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
183.28M - 186.31M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-20.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
63.06M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
42.83M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
42.49M - 43.17M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-32.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.95
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.74
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.73 - $1.75
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-10.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
87.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
32.60M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
32.35M - 32.89M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-62.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of EBITDA

BCAL ยท NASDAQ
Latest EBITDA
87.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
36.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
36.24M - 36.84M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-58.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Southern California Bancorp Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
70.89M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
70.13M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
69.59M - 70.74M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.1%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Southern California Bancorp Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $503K and sold $46.81M worth of BCAL shares, resulting in $46.31M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

100.0K

1.89M

Net Activity

-1.9M

-$1.89M

3-6 Months

Bought

27.0K

503.28K

Sold

2.3M

44.46M

Net Activity

-44.0M

-$43.96M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

93

1.62K

Net Activity

-2K

-$2K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

30.1K

455.95K

Net Activity

-456K

-$456K

Top Buyers

1
VDJ

Volk David J.

Director

27.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$503K

Top Sellers

1
VDJ

Volk David J.

Director

2.3M sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$44.46M

2
RDI

Rainer David I

Director, Officer: Executive Chairman

91.8K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.68M

3
HR

Hernandez Richard

Officer: President

18.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$346K

4
CJ

Carandang Jean

Officer: Bank Chief Financial Officer

9.9K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$171K

5
SSE

Shelton Steven E.

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

5.2K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$79K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $46.31M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.01:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.89M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.