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Community Financial System (CBU)

Financial Services · Banks Regional · NYSE

Community Financial System (CBU) is a Financial Services company in the Banks Regional industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.39B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.6. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 9.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.9 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.
AI scorecard
Buy · 5.9/10
Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Middle · +5.2% over 12 months ex. last
Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-17.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$3.39B
Trailing P/E14.6
Price / book1.6
Price / sales4.0
FCF yield—
Dividend yield2.9%
Gross margin0.0%
Operating margin—
Net margin27.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)+9.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+6.4%
EPS growth (YoY)+17.8%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta0.8
ExchangeNYSE
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryBanks Regional

CBU earnings

Next report: Jan 26, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.20). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 27, 2026 $1.20 $1.19 +0.8% —
Q2 2026 Jul 28, 2026 $1.10 $1.18 -6.8% $223.62M
Q1 2026 Apr 29, 2026 $1.08 $1.09 -0.9% $213.61M
Q4 2025 Jan 27, 2026 $1.07 $1.13 -5.3% $215.74M

CBU analyst price target

Median target $68.50 from 6 analysts, ranging $65.00 – $75.00.

Banks Regional peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
HDB HDFC Bank $129.32B 15.9
IBN ICICI Bank $121.68B 21.2
MFG Mizuho Financial Group $113.48B 13.1
USB U.S. Bancorp $92.63B 11.6
PNC PNC Financial Services Group $89.43B 12.0
ITUB Itaú Unibanco $81.45B 8.6
LYG Lloyds Banking Group $72.69B 9.8
DB Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft $64.60B 10.5
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Recent Congressional trades

Community Financial System trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025

CBU FAQ

Is CBU a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Community Financial System Buy (5.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CBU's P/E ratio?
Community Financial System trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.6.
When does CBU report earnings?
Community Financial System's next scheduled report is on Jan 26, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.20.
What is the CBU price target?
The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $68.50, with a range of $65.00 – $75.00.
Is CBU Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Community Financial System as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does CBU pay a dividend?
Yes — Community Financial System's dividend yield is 2.9%.