Meridian Bank (MRBK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Meridian Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Meridian Bank (NASDAQ: MRBK), a community-oriented financial institution headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. Since its inception in 2008, Meridian Bank has focused on delivering personalized banking solutions to individuals, families and businesses across northeastern Ohio. The institution offers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Meridian’s core product offerings include checking and savings accounts, money market and certificate of deposit options, and a range of lending products such as commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans, residential mortgages and home equity lines of credit. The bank also provides Small Business Administration (SBA) lending, treasury management services and digital banking platforms to enhance operational efficiency and convenience for its clients.

The bank operates a branch network throughout Lorain, Cuyahoga, Summit and surrounding counties, supplemented by online and mobile banking channels that enable 24/7 account access, mobile check deposit and secure bill payment. Meridian places a strong emphasis on community reinvestment, partnering with local organizations to support economic development, affordable housing initiatives and financial literacy programs in the markets it serves.

Led by an experienced executive team and guided by a board of directors drawn from the region’s business and civic leaders, Meridian Bank is committed to prudent risk management and sustainable growth. The institution’s leadership emphasizes customer-centric service, community engagement and a long-term vision that balances shareholder value with the well‐being of the communities it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.80 to $14.20
• 50-Day Range: $11.43 to $14.41
• 52-Week Range: $10.04 to $17.33
• Volume: 77,422 shs
• Average Volume: 41,124 shs
• Market Capitalization: $156.68 million
• P/E Ratio: 9.78
• Dividend Yield: 3.60%
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Meridian Bank Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Meridian Bank scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 354th out of 936 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Meridian Bank has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Meridian Bank has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -2.42%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Meridian Bank are expected to decrease by -2.42% in the coming year, from $2.07 to $2.02 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Meridian Bank is 9.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.90.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Meridian Bank is 9.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.04.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Meridian Bank has a P/B Ratio of 0.91. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.22% of the float of Meridian Bank has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Meridian Bank has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Meridian Bank has recently increased by 549.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Meridian Bank is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.56%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Meridian Bank does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Meridian Bank is 35.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Meridian Bank will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.75% next year. This indicates that Meridian Bank will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.22% of the float of Meridian Bank has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Meridian Bank has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Meridian Bank has recently increased by 549.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.04

News Sentiment

Meridian Bank has a news sentiment score of 1.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Meridian Bank this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Meridian Bank insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $44,416.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.38% of the stock of Meridian Bank is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.56% of the stock of Meridian Bank is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MRBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MRBK shares performed this year?

Meridian Bank's stock was trading at $13.71 at the start of the year. Since then, MRBK stock has increased by 1.3% and is now trading at $13.89.

How were Meridian Bank's earnings last quarter?

Meridian Bank (NASDAQ:MRBK) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 25th. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.12. The company earned $27.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $27.93 million. Meridian Bank had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.52% and a net margin of 8.09%.

When did Meridian Bank's stock split?

Meridian Bank's stock split on Monday, March 13th 2023.The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, March 13th 2023. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, March 13th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Meridian Bank?

Shares of MRBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Meridian Bank own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Meridian Bank investors own include Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), McKesson (MCK), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Chevron (CVX), Comcast (CMCSA), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/25/2025
• Record date for 5/19 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/19 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/19/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/25/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - NORTHEAST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MRBK
• CIK: 1750735
• Web: www.meridianbanker.com
• Phone: (484) 568-5000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 410
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Meridian Bank: $17.00
• High Price Target: $18.00
• Low Price Target: $16.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +22.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.79
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.71
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $16.35 million
• Net Margins: 8.09%
• Pretax Margin: 10.76%
• Return on Equity: 9.52%
• Return on Assets: 0.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
• Current Ratio: 0.98
• Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $197.37 million
• Price / Sales: 0.79
• Cash Flow: $2.00 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.94
• Book Value: $15.26 per share
• Price / Book: 0.91

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 11,280,000
• Free Float: 9,662,000
• Market Cap: $156.74 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.67