Comerica (CMA 4.63%) reported its Q2 2025 earnings on July 18, reporting EPS of $1.42 (up nearly 14% sequentially). In the quarter, it returned $193 million to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends. Management highlighted inflecting loan growth, normalization of pressured deposits, disciplined expense control, and sustained capital strength, while maintaining guidance of net interest income growth of 5% to 7% for the year, despite anticipated short-term headwinds.Loan Growth Highlights Organi ...

Zacks Investment Research has recently initiated coverage of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) with a Neutral recommendation, reflecting a balanced outlook for the Wisconsin-based bank and mortgage lender. While the company demonstrates capital strength, earnings stability and a steady dividend policy, several risk factors and operating inefficiencies limit near-term upside potential.Waterstone’s financial foundation remains robust. As of March 2025, the company reported a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capita ...