Bar Harbor Bankshares: A Bit More Upside Is Worth Banking On (Rating Upgrade)

Bar Harbor Bankshares remains a soft 'buy' after a 17.5% rally, outperforming the S&P 500 since the last upgrade. BHB's deposit and loan growth, improved net interest margin, and balance sheet restructuring support continued earnings expansion despite mixed asset quality. Trading at a pro forma P/E of 9.2 and near book value, BHB offers reasonable valuation versus peers, though not the absolute cheapest.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bar Harbor (BHB) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 23, 2026

Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results; Declares Dividend

BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported fourth quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025. FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to third quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted) 8% annualized fourth quarter growth in commercial loans; 6% annualized year-to-date growth, excluding acquired loans Net interest margin expanded to 3.62% from 3.56% 1.00% return on assets; 1.32% core return on assets (Non-GAAP) 57.24% efficiency ratio Bar Harbor Bankshares' President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis C.

Accesswire • Jan 22, 2026

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 23, 2026

Bar Harbor Bankshares: The Picture Is Good Enough For An Upgrade

Bar Harbor Bankshares is upgraded to a soft "Buy" as deposit growth, asset quality, and valuation improve post-acquisition. BHB's acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp drove significant deposit and loan growth, with organic deposit gains also contributing positively. Despite one-time acquisition costs impacting reported profits, adjusted net income and key profitability ratios remain strong versus peers.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2025

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Bar Harbor Bankshares Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to BHB stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results; Declares Dividend

BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported third quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $6.1 million or $0.40 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $10.8 or 0.70 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025. THIRD QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to second quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted) Successfully completed the acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp, Inc. on August 1, 2025, and the customer integration of all systems and branches in mid-October 2025.

Accesswire • Oct 21, 2025

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.8 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2025

5 Dividend Compounders I'm Buying For Passive Income

Dividend growth investing offers attractive opportunities amid speculative market fervor, with a focus on steady income over chasing AI-driven gains. US macroeconomic headwinds—demographics, tariffs, and low housing affordability—are likely to constrain GDP and earnings growth outside of AI-related sectors. My current buy list features five dividend compounders, each offering solid yields and projected dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2025

Why Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bar Harbor (BHB) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2025