HBT Financial, Inc.

HBT Financial, Inc.

HBTยทNASDAQ

$27.76

-2.5%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

HBT Financial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company that provides business, commercial, and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal entities. The company's deposits accounts consist of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits, health savings accounts, and individual retirement accounts. Its loan offering comprises owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate; construction and land development and multi-family; commercial and industrial; agricultural and farmland; and one-to-four family residential loans, as well as municipal, consumer, and other loans. The company also offers wealth management services, including financial planning to consumers, trusts, and estates; trustee and custodial; investment management; corporate retirement plan consulting and administration; and retail brokerage services. In addition, it provides farmland management, farmland sales, and crop insurance services; and treasury management services, as well as originates and sells residential mortgage loans. Further, the company offers digital banking services, such as online and mobile banking, and digital payment services, as well as personal financial management tools. It operates through 57 branch locations in Central and Northeastern Illinois and four locations in Eastern Iowa. The company was formerly known as Heartland Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to HBT Financial, Inc. in September 2019. HBT Financial, Inc. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$872.55M
EPS2.4400
P/E Ratio11.38
Earnings Date07/27/2026
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HBT Financial, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that HBT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 31.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 30.00 to a high of 32.00.

Lowest Target
30.00
8.07%
Consensus Target
31.00
11.67%
Highest Target
32.00
15.27%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 31.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 30.00 to a high of 32.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+11.7%

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

Analyst Agreement

6.5% 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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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
293.33M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
288.32M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
284.47M - 290.86M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.7%

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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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
77.01M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
86.14M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
80.51M - 91.78M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.9%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread13%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.44
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.75
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.54 - $2.89
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.8%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread13%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
104.51M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
107.71M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
106.27M - 108.66M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.1%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

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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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
109.58M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
114.34M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
112.81M - 115.34M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.3%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

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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HBT Financial, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
93.84M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
99.38M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
98.05M - 100.25M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+5.9%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

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.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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HBT Financial, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $105K and sold $1.11M worth of HBT shares, resulting in $1.00M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

4.0K

104.96K

Sold

35.7K

985.62K

Net Activity

-881K

-$881K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.3K

122.06K

Net Activity

-122K

-$122K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
BEE

Burwell Eric E

Director

4.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$105K

Top Sellers

1
DFL

Drake Fred L

Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Executive Chairman

20.0K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$577K

2
BPF

Busch Patrick F

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$397K

3
HLJ

Horvath Lawrence J

Officer: Evp & Chief Lending Officer

5.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$133K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.00M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.09:1

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

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$881K

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

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 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.