Carter Bankshares, Inc.

Carter Bankshares, Inc.

CAREยทNASDAQ

$27.33

-3.5%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Carter Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Carter Bank & Trust that provides various banking products and services. It accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, retirement, and money market accounts, as well as longer-term certificates of deposits. The company also offers commercial loans comprising secured and unsecured loans; consumer loans, such as secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, overdraft protection, and personal investments, as well as residential mortgages; real estate construction and acquisition loans; home equity lines of credit; and credit cards, as well as originates and holds fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. In addition, it provides other banking services that include safe deposit boxes, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, online banking, bill pay, online account opening, mobile deposit, mobile banking, debit cards, e-statements, and ATM services; title insurance and other financial institution-related products and services; and treasury and corporate cash management services. It operates through 69 branches in Virginia and North Carolina. Carter Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$607.33M
EPS1.4000
P/E Ratio19.52
Earnings Date07/23/2026
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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CARE stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 27.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 27.00 to a high of 27.00.

Lowest Target
27.00
-1.21%
Consensus Target
27.00
-1.21%
Highest Target
27.00
-1.21%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 27.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 27.00 to a high of 27.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-1.2%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

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

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
254.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
175.48M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
174.23M - 176.74M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-31.1%

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

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
31.36M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
55.00M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
54.49M - 55.51M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+75.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

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

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.40
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.37
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.34 - $2.39
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+69.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

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.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
40.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
19.72M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
19.58M - 19.86M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-50.7%

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

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
40.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
25.69M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
25.51M - 25.87M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-35.8%

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

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
75.36M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
55.97M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
55.57M - 56.37M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-25.7%

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

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $120K and sold $796K worth of CARE shares, resulting in $677K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

4.6K

119.86K

Sold

6.5K

171.60K

Net Activity

-52K

-$52K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

15.5K

301.51K

Net Activity

-302K

-$302K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

19.1K

323.34K

Net Activity

-323K

-$323K

Top Buyers

1
WEL

Walsh Elizabeth L.

Director

4.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$120K

Top Sellers

1
SMM

Speare Matthew M.

Officer: Sevp, Chief Operating Officer

13.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$269K

2
BKS

Bloomfield Kevin S.

Director

12.6K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$211K

3
LBN

Langs Bradford N.

Officer: President, Chief Strategy Ofcr

5.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$146K

4
HJW

Haskins James W.

Director

3.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$62K

5
DJA

Davis Jane Ann

Officer: Evp, Chief Admin. Officer

2.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$41K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $677K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.15:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$52K

Negative recent trend with net selling. Insiders have reduced positions in recent months, which could signal caution.

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.