Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

HBNCยทNASDAQ

$18.17

-2.5%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Horizon Bank that provides a range of commercial and retail banking services. The company offers various deposits. It also provides commercial, residential real estate, mortgage warehouse, and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers corporate and individual trust and agency, investment management, and real estate investment trust services; and sells various insurance products. It operates through a network of 78 full-service offices in northern and central Indiana and southern and central Michigan. Horizon Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$932.66M
EPS-3.1400
P/E Ratio-5.79
Earnings Date07/22/2026
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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that HBNC stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 20.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 20.00 to a high of 21.00.

Lowest Target
20.00
10.07%
Consensus Target
20.50
12.82%
Highest Target
21.00
15.58%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 20.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 20.00 to a high of 21.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+12.8%

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

Analyst Agreement

4.9% 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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
103.17M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
309.02M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
308.00M - 310.03M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+199.5%

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

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-150.48M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
107.68M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
107.17M - 108.75M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+171.6%

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

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-3.14
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.10
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.09 - $2.12
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+166.9%

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

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

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

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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-199.53M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-353.64K
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-354.80K - -352.48K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+99.8%

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

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-187.62M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
10.49M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
10.46M - 10.53M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+105.6%

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

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
108.42M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
135.13M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
134.69M - 135.58M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+24.6%

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

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

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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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $320K and sold $204K worth of HBNC shares, resulting in $115K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

1.3K

23.98K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+24K

+$24K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

4.0K

65.64K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+66K

+$66K

9-12 Months

Bought

15.8K

229.91K

Sold

12.8K

204.37K

Net Activity

+26K

+$26K

Top Buyers

1
AK

Ahern Kevin

Director

6.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$100K

2
MLS

Magnesen Larry S

Director

4.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$66K

3
SMA

Samuels Michele Annette

Director

2.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$30K

4
BEP

Blackhurst Eric P.

Director

2.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$30K

5
WBC

Walker Brian C

Director

1.6K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$29K

Top Sellers

1
KL

Kerber Lynn

Officer: Evp & Scco

4.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$70K

2
SME

Secor Mark E

Officer: Executive Vice President

4.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$68K

3
PTM

Prame Thomas M

Officer: Chief Executive Officer

4.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$67K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Moderately bullish with $115K net buying. Insiders show cautious optimism through measured share purchases.

Buy/Sell Ratio

1.56:1

Positive buy/sell ratio. Buying exceeds or matches selling, indicating net positive insider sentiment.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$24K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

Moderate Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 3 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Broad-based insider buying: When multiple insiders independently decide to purchase shares, it often reflects genuine confidence rather than coordinated optics. This pattern deserves attention, especially if buying followed a price decline.