Laurentian Bank's latest earnings report shows it has fallen short of analyst expectations, raising concerns about its financial future.
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Laurentian Bank Of Canada
LB.TO
LB.TO
Laurentian Bank Of Canada
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$1.81B
P/E
130.1x
52W high
$40.40
52W low
$28.93
1W change
-0.20%
Beta
1.18
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering LB
Wall Street analysts forecast LB stock price to rise 0.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$40.33
+0.0% Upside
Current Price
C$40.32
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on LB's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
1.6%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
2.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-0.4%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$40.26
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1ฯ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$40.30 | C$40.08 โ C$40.52 |
| 60 trading days | C$40.28 | C$39.96 โ C$40.60 |
| 90 trading days | C$40.26 | C$39.87 โ C$40.65 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ยฑ1ฯ, 95% band = ยฑ2ฯ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Analyst coverage: 3 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 2026-12-04 | โ | 0.7200 | โ |
| 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-27 | 0.5100 | 0.5600 | -8.9% |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-29 | 0.4600 | 0.6400 | -28.1% |
| 2026-01-31 | 2026-02-27 | 0.6500 | 0.7000 | -7.1% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-12-05 | 0.7300 | 0.7800 | -6.4% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-29 | 0.7800 | 0.7200 | +8.3% |
On August 27, 2026, Laurentian Bank of Canada (LB.TO) released its third-quarter results for the fiscal period ending July 31, 2026. The bank's earnings per share (EPS) were $0.51, below the consensus estimate of $0.56, resulting in a surprise of -8.93%. This continues a trend of underperformance, as the bank has not met EPS estimates in the last four quarters.
Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as Laurentian Bank struggles with earnings performance, which may signal challenges in its business model and market conditions. The lack of dividend growth and recent acquisition developments add to its uncertain outlook.
EPS Misses Estimates by 8.9%
Laurentian Bank's EPS of $0.51 is significantly lower than the $0.56 estimate, highlighting ongoing operational challenges and raising concerns about future earnings growth.
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Bull case
Even with recent earnings misses, Laurentian Bank's acquisition by Fairstone Bank could offer long-term growth opportunities and strengthen its market position, potentially leading to improved financial results in the future.
Bear case
Given its history of earnings misses and a high P/E ratio of 130.06, Laurentian Bank may continue to face challenges in profitability and investor confidence, especially if it struggles to adapt to changing market conditions.
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