Seacoast Banking Gets KBW Endorsement After Villages Bancorporation Acquisition

Keefe, Bruyette, and Woods reiterated their optimistic outlook on Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) on May 30, keeping their Outperform rating alongside a $31 price target. The endorsement comes after Seacoast Banking declared it’s acquisition of Villages Bancorporation.

Seacoast Banking Gets KBW Endorsement After Villages Bancorporation Acquisition

Assuming complete realization of cost savings, the transaction is expected to be 24% accretive to Seacoast’s 2026 earnings. The loan-to-deposit ratio is anticipated to move from 83% to 73%, giving Seacoast more flexibility on its balance sheet and solidifying its distinct position in the Florida market.

The market will react well to the purchase news, according to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts, who see the deal as a great chance for Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) to use its excess capital to boost its profitability significantly.

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