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Southside Bancshares Inc

SBSINYSE

SectorFinancials

IndustryBanks - Regional

Beta (adjusted)0.72

Intrinsic Value $26.71median of 2 methodsbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $30.49Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 12% below the market price

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

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Market Cap $908.8M

Enterprise Value $719.5M

Shares Outstanding 29.7M diluted

Next Earnings Date27 Oct 2026

Last ex-dividend20 Aug 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

Southside Bancshares Inc. (SBSI) continues to demonstrate solid operational performance, highlighted by a strong Q1 2026 earnings beat with an EPS of $0.78 and sequential loan growth of 2.7%. The bank benefits from its strategic geographic footprint in high-growth Texas markets and a stable deposit base. However, its significant concentration in commercial real estate (CRE) and construction loans presents regulatory and credit risks in an uncertain interest rate environment. With a consensus rating of Hold and limited near-term valuation catalysts, the stock is fairly valued at current levels.

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 targets3 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$33.00

Mean target$35.00

High · most bullish analyst$37.00

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

A downturn in the Texas commercial real estate market triggers a rise in nonperforming CRE and construction loans, requiring substantial provisioning. Increased deposit competition forces higher deposit betas, compressing the net interest margin below 2.80% and leading to flat or declining earnings.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The bank maintains stable net interest margins around 3.00% and achieves mid-single-digit loan growth driven by organic expansion in Texas. Credit quality remains benign with nonperforming assets staying below 0.20% of total assets. Earnings grow at a modest pace of 3-5% annually, supporting the current dividend yield of over 4.3%.

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

Key Investment Merits

Strong geographic footprint in premier, high-growth Texas metropolitan areas (DFW, Austin, Houston, and East Texas).
Solid capital position and stable deposit base with low historical nonperforming asset ratios (0.11% as of Q1 2026).
Consistent dividend payment history with an attractive yield of approximately 4.3%.

Key Investment Risks

High concentration of loans in commercial real estate and construction, exposing the bank to sector-specific downturns and regulatory scrutiny.
Potential compression of net interest margin if deposit competition intensifies and funding costs rise faster than asset yields.
Sensitivity to broader macroeconomic fluctuations and interest rate volatility.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A significant spike in nonperforming CRE or construction loans exceeding 0.50% of total assets.
Net interest margin compression below 2.80% due to rapid deposit outflow or aggressive deposit beta acceleration.
A material regulatory action or enforcement order related to loan concentrations or risk management.

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

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