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CIVBCivista Bancshares, Inc.Hold5.9·$28.46-1.86%
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Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.46, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.1% away).

Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides banking services in the United States. The company offers personal and commercial checking accounts; retirement, money market, time, and savings accounts; safe deposit boxes; wire... Read more

$28.46+1.2% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#111 of 225 Banks - Regional
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield
IncomeYield2.53%(5y avg 3.03%)Payout25.56%sustainable
Stop $26.92Target $28.79(resistance)A.R:R -1.2:1
Analyst target$28.67+0.7%6 analysts
$28.79our TP
$28.46price
$28.67mean
$26
$31

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.46, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.1% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.9/10, 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
Near 52-week high (3.1% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.5
P/E (Fwd)9.8
Mkt Cap$591M
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn28.7%
ROE10.7%
Rev Growth22.6%
Beta0.66
Dividend2.53%
Rating analysts12

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

IV76%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -1.2=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.2>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 19d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $25.58Resistance $29.38

Price Targets

$27
$29
A.Upside+1.2%
A.R:R-1.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.4% 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 CIVB stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.46, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.1% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $28.79 (+1.2%), stop $26.92 (−5.7%), A.R:R -1.2:1. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CIVB stock price target?

Take-profit target: $28.79 (+1.2% upside). Target $28.79 (+1.2%), stop $26.92 (−5.7%), A.R:R -1.2:1. Stop-loss: $26.92.

What are the risks of investing in CIVB?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.1% away).

Is CIVB overvalued or undervalued?

Civista Bancshares, Inc. trades at a P/E of 10.5 (forward 9.8). TrendMatrix value score: 7.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about CIVB?

12 analysts cover CIVB with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $29.

What does Civista Bancshares, Inc. do?Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides banking services in...

Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides banking services in the United States. The company offers personal and commercial checking accounts; retirement, money market, time, and savings accounts; safe deposit boxes; wire transfers; and automated teller services. It also provides internet banking; ACH origination; telephone banking; and mobile/digital banking services, as well as remote deposit capture banking services for retail and business customers. In addition, the company offers time deposits that consist of certificates of deposit, including those held in IRA accounts and reciprocal deposits. Further, its loan portfolio includes commercial and agriculture; commercial real estate – owner and non-owner occupied; residential and farm real estate; real estate construction; lease financing receivable; consumer; and other loans, as well as home equity line of credit. Additionally, the company holds and manages securities portfolio; leases general equipment; and provides captive insurance products and investment advisory services. It operates in North Central, West Central, South Western Ohio, South Eastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. The company was formerly known as First Citizens Banc Corp and changed its name to Civista Bancshares, Inc. in May 2015. Civista Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.

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