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Merchants Bancorp

MBINNASDAQ

SectorFinancials

IndustryBanks - Regional

Beta (adjusted)1.11

Intrinsic Value $33.11median of 2 methodsbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $49.52Price as of 1 Oct 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 33% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $2.3B

Enterprise Value $6.7B

Shares Outstanding 46M diluted

Next Earnings Date27 Oct 2026

Last ex-dividend15 Jun 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

Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ: MBIN) represents a highly profitable, diversified regional bank holding company with a unique niche in multi-family mortgage banking, mortgage warehousing, and traditional community banking. The company has demonstrated exceptional earnings resilience, consistently beating consensus estimates (such as Q1 2026 EPS of $1.25 vs. $1.16 consensus). With a record tangible book value of $38.55 per share as of March 31, 2026, and robust capital ratios, the bank is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory. Trading at a discount relative to its historical valuation multiples and peers, MBIN offers a compelling risk-reward profile, further supported by active capital return programs including a newly authorized share buyback program and a 10% increase in its quarterly common dividend.

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$49.00

Mean target$56.50

High · most bullish analyst$64.00

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

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

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

In the bear case, persistent high interest rates compress net interest margins further and depress mortgage warehousing activity. Asset quality deteriorates more than expected, particularly within the multi-family and healthcare loan portfolios, requiring substantial provisions for credit losses that drag down net income. Regulatory capital requirements tighten, forcing the company to suspend its share buyback program and limit dividend growth.

Base CaseCentral scenario

In the base case, Merchants Bancorp continues to leverage its strong market position in government-backed multi-family lending and mortgage warehousing. Net interest income remains stable as deposit costs plateau, and credit quality remains manageable despite minor delinquencies in the multi-family segment. The bank achieves mid-to-high single-digit asset and deposit growth, supported by its inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index which drives institutional demand. Valuation multiples expand slightly toward historical medians.

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

Key Investment Merits

Strong operational profitability with consistent earnings beats, highlighted by Q1 2026 EPS of $1.25 exceeding consensus by 7.76%.
Robust balance sheet growth with total assets reaching a record $20.3 billion and tangible book value per share growing 10% year-over-year to $38.55.
Active capital return to shareholders, including a 10% increase in the quarterly common dividend to $0.11 per share and ongoing share repurchases.
Strategic niche in low-risk, government-backed multi-family and healthcare lending programs, providing structural advantages over traditional regional peers.

Key Investment Risks

Credit risk and asset quality concerns, evidenced by a 25% sequential increase in non-performing loans during Q1 2026, primarily driven by four relationships in the multi-family portfolio.
Sensitivity to interest rate cycles, which directly impacts mortgage warehousing volumes and net interest margins.
Relatively low allowance for credit losses compared to total delinquent loans, leaving the bank vulnerable to unexpected macroeconomic downturns.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Non-performing loans rising above 3.0% of total loans receivable.
A sequential decline in tangible book value per common share for two consecutive quarters.
A severe contraction in net interest margin exceeding 30 basis points in a single fiscal year.

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

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