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IBCPIndependent Bank CorporationHold5.5·$36.04-1.80%
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Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides banking services in the United States. The company offers demand deposits, interest checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit, including... Read more

$36.04+0.7% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#160 of 225 Banks - Regional
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield
IncomeYield3.11%(5y avg 3.69%)Payout31.74%sustainable
Stop $34.28Target $36.28(resistance)A.R:R -1.5:1
Analyst target$37.30+3.5%5 analysts
$36.28our TP
$36.04price
$37.30mean
$40

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 19d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 23, 202619d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.8
P/E (Fwd)9.4
Mkt Cap$743M
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn31.1%
ROE14.3%
Rev Growth9.7%
Beta0.70
Dividend3.11%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

IV92%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -1.5=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.3<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.3>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 19d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $33.60Resistance $37.02

Price Targets

$34
$36
A.Upside+0.7%
A.R:R-1.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-10.0% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (19d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBCP stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $36.28 (+0.7%), stop $34.28 (−5.1%), A.R:R -1.5:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the IBCP stock price target?

Take-profit target: $36.28 (+0.7% upside). Target $36.28 (+0.7%), stop $34.28 (−5.1%), A.R:R -1.5:1. Stop-loss: $34.28.

What are the risks of investing in IBCP?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is IBCP overvalued or undervalued?

Independent Bank Corporation trades at a P/E of 10.8 (forward 9.4). TrendMatrix value score: 7.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about IBCP?

10 analysts cover IBCP with a consensus score of 2.5/5. Average price target: $37.

What does Independent Bank Corporation do?Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides banking services...

Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides banking services in the United States. The company offers demand deposits, interest checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit, including free checking accounts. It also provides consumer loans that consists of real estate loans comprising residential mortgages and home equity loans and lines, all secured by one-to-four family residential properties, as well as other consumer loans; and investment and financial services. In addition, the company offers cash management; investment management and trust services; additional services, such as estate settlement, financial planning, tax services, and other special services; sale of mutual fund shares, unit investment trust shares, third party model portfolios, general securities, and fixed and variable annuities, as well as life insurance products; debit and credit card; safe deposit box services; automatic teller machines; and internet and mobile banking services. Independent Bank Corporation was founded in 1864 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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