Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Stock Price & Analysis
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) closed at USD 21.14 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.49% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 20.83; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 20.84–21.21 on volume of 2,364,228 shares. Market capitalization is $4.83B, with a 52-week range of USD 16.62–23.78 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (EBC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 24.88 (range 23–27).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +26.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +15.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.49, revenue estimate $311M.
Analysts (EBC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 24.88 (low 23, high 27).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $22 → $23 |
| 2026-10-05 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $26 → $25 |
| 2026-07-27 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $24 → $26 |
| 2026-07-27 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $23 → $25 |
| 2026-07-27 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $25 → $26 |
| 2026-07-27 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $24 → $25 |
| 2026-06-26 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $23 → $24 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EBC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +26.3% | +15.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +26.4% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.3% | 28.8% |
| Max drawdown | -15.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -49.2% (Jan 2022→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 21.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.49% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 20.83 |
| Open | USD 20.99 |
| Day Range | USD 20.84 – 21.21 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.62 – 23.78 |
| Volume | 2,364,228 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.83B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (EBC)
Nexqual's technical model rates EBC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.98 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 21.94) |
| MACD | -0.24 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (EBC)
Wall Street analysts rate EBC "Buy" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 24.88 (range USD 23–27), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 24.88 |
| High Target | USD 27 |
| Low Target | USD 23 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (EBC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.49 |
| Revenue Estimate | $310.60M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.46 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.44 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.44 vs est 0.41 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.4 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EBC)
| Total Revenue | $1.10B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +27.60% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +50.12% |
| Profit Margin | +34.25% |
| ROE | +9.44% |
| Total Cash | $308.37M |
| Total Debt | $571.09M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EBC)
Nexqual rates Eastern Bankshares, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +38% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $308M cash vs $571M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $406M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (EBC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.24% |
| Shares Outstanding | 228.51M |
| Float | 200.36M |
| Short % of Float | +8.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (EBC)
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is led by Denis K. Sheahan (age 59), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Denis K. Sheahan (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | Robert Francis Rivers (age 60) |
| President, Member of Advisory Board & COO | Quincy Lee Miller (age 50) |
| CFO & Treasurer | R. David Rosato C.F.A. (age 63) |
| Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer | Danielle F. Remis Hackel (age 55) |
Major Backers & Investors (EBC)
Notable institutional backers of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. include T. Rowe Price, FMR, LLC, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | 8.17% |
| FMR, LLC | 7.03% |
| Goldman Sachs | 3.29% |
| Holdco Asset Management, LP | 3.23% |
| Fidelity | 3.07% |
| Jennison Associates LLC | 2.85% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.17% |
| BlackRock | 14.32% |
| State Street | 5.31% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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