The price-to-earnings ratio for M & T Bank Corp (NYSE: MTB) is 13.49x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for MTB is 0.72. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 8 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for MTB is 165.21M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.08% of that float. On February 21, 2025, MTB’s average trading volume was 1.15M shares.
MTB) stock’s latest price update
M & T Bank Corp (NYSE: MTB)’s stock price has plunge by -0.89relation to previous closing price of 199.23. Nevertheless, the company has seen a -0.07% plunge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-02-20 that Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) have what it takes?
MTB’s Market Performance
M & T Bank Corp (MTB) has seen a -0.07% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -0.41% decline in the past month and a -8.05% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.39%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.60% for MTB. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -0.85% for MTB stock, with a simple moving average of 10.81% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MTB
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MTB stocks, with JP Morgan repeating the rating for MTB by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for MTB in the upcoming period, according to JP Morgan is $223.50 based on the research report published on December 04, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Citigroup, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see MTB reach a price target of $230, previously predicting the price at $220. The rating they have provided for MTB stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on November 25th, 2024.
Wolfe Research gave a rating of “Outperform” to MTB, setting the target price at $210 in the report published on October 04th of the previous year.
MTB Trading at 0.52% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MTB to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -12.52% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.60%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.39%, as shares surge +0.95% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -7.05% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MTB fell by -0.07%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +34.99% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $199.14. In addition, M & T Bank Corp saw 5.02% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MTB starting from GEISEL GARY N, who sale 2,490 shares at the price of $215.89 back on Dec 03 ’24. After this action, GEISEL GARY N now owns 0 shares of M & T Bank Corp, valued at $537,566 using the latest closing price.
GEISEL GARY N, the Director of M & T Bank Corp, proposed sale 2,490 shares at $214.00 during a trade that took place back on Dec 03 ’24, which means that GEISEL GARY N is holding shares at $532,860 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MTB
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.28 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for M & T Bank Corp stands at 0.21. The total capital return value is set at 0.02. Equity return is now at value 9.23, with 1.24 for asset returns.
Based on M & T Bank Corp (MTB), the company’s capital structure generated 0.33 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.18. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.49. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.75.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 3.96. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.44.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of M & T Bank Corp (MTB) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
