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Bank First Corp

BFCNASDAQ

SectorFinancials

IndustryBanks - Regional

Beta (adjusted)0.61

Intrinsic Value

Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet.

Market Price $148.81Price as of 30 Sep 2026

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Market Cap $1.6B

Shares Outstanding 11.1M diluted

Next Earnings Date20 Oct 2026

Last ex-dividend23 Sep 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Bank First Corp (BFC) continues to execute its regional consolidation strategy in Wisconsin and Illinois, highlighted by the completion of the Centre 1 Bancorp acquisition in January 2026 and the announced $202.9 million all-stock merger with PSB Holdings in May 2026. These transactions significantly expand BFC's asset base toward $7.6 billion. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation (P/E of ~19.9x, near its 5-year high) compared to regional peers, which limits near-term multiple expansion. While the bank's strong core deposit franchise and consistent dividend growth support its long-term value, a Hold recommendation is warranted until the integration of recent acquisitions is fully realized and the premium multiple is digested.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets2 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$161.00

Mean target$163.00

High · most bullish analyst$165.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$161.0020%

Integration delays, higher-than-expected core conversion expenses, or a decline in PSB's tangible book value below the contract floor lead to transaction friction. Macroeconomic headwinds in the Midwest compress net interest margins, causing the premium multiple to contract toward peer averages.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$163.0050%

Matches the consensus mean

BFC successfully closes the PSB Holdings merger in Q4 2026. Integration expenses and core conversion costs temporarily weigh on GAAP earnings, but adjusted earnings remain robust. The stock trades sideways to slightly up, maintaining its premium multiple as the market monitors execution.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$165.0030%

Successful integration of Centre 1 and PSB Holdings drives significant cost synergies and cross-selling opportunities in wealth management and trust services. Strong asset growth and core deposit retention support net interest margin expansion, justifying the premium valuation and driving the stock toward the upper end of analyst targets.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Proven track record of disciplined M&A execution, expanding the regional footprint into high-potential Wisconsin and Illinois markets.
Strong core deposit base with a high proportion of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, supporting a resilient net interest margin.
Consistent history of dividend increases, recently raising the quarterly payout by 10% to $0.55 per share in early 2026.

Key Investment Risks

Integration risk associated with managing multiple concurrent or consecutive acquisitions (Centre 1 and PSB Holdings).
Valuation risk, as the stock trades at a premium P/E multiple (~19.9x) relative to regional banking peers.
Potential dilution or adjustment in merger terms if target financial metrics (such as tangible book value floors) are missed.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to obtain regulatory or shareholder approvals for the PSB Holdings merger.
Significant deposit outflows or a sharp rise in funding costs that erodes the bank's low-cost deposit advantage.
A material increase in non-performing assets or credit quality deterioration in the newly acquired loan portfolios.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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