NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NBT Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for NBT Bank, N.A., a regional financial institution founded in 1856 and headquartered in Norwich, New York. The company provides a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to individuals, small- and medium-sized businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. With more than 200 branches and loan production offices, NBT Bancorp serves communities across New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maryland, offering both in-branch and digital banking solutions.

The company’s core business activities include commercial and consumer lending, deposit products, treasury and cash management services, mortgage origination and servicing, and equipment finance. In addition, NBT Bancorp operates a dedicated wealth management division that offers trust and investment management, retirement planning, and brokerage services. Through its merchant services platform and online banking solutions, the company supports clients with electronic payment processing, remote deposit capture, and mobile banking tools designed to streamline day-to-day operations.

Over its more than 160-year history, NBT Bancorp has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to strengthen its New England and Mid-Atlantic footprint. Notable transactions include the merger with Buffalo-based Bronx Savings Bank and acquisitions of MaineFirst Financial Group and Alliance Bank, which expanded the company’s presence in northern New York and western New England. Throughout its evolution, NBT Bancorp has maintained a focus on community banking, emphasizing local decision-making and personalized service.

Leadership at NBT Bancorp is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer William P. Drake, who has overseen the company’s growth initiatives and digital transformation strategy. The executive team, supported by an experienced board of directors, emphasizes sound risk management, customer-centric innovation, and community reinvestment. NBT Bancorp continues to pursue opportunities that align with its commitment to strengthening local economies and delivering long-term value to its shareholders and stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $42.87 to $43.85
• 50-Day Range: $39.71 to $44.80
• 52-Week Range: $37.31 to $52.44
• Volume: 309,586 shs
• Average Volume: 240,733 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.05 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.35
• Dividend Yield: 3.14%
• Price Target: $51.60
• Consensus Rating: Hold

NBT Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NBT Bancorp scored higher than 85% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 223rd out of 906 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: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

NBT Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

NBT Bancorp has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.24%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for NBT Bancorp are expected to grow by 19.24% in the coming year, from $3.69 to $4.40 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NBT Bancorp is 14.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NBT Bancorp is 14.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.98.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NBT Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.34. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.86% of the float of NBT Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NBT Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NBT Bancorp has recently decreased by 5.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

NBT Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 3.14%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

NBT Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of NBT Bancorp is 45.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, NBT Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.91% next year. This indicates that NBT Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.86% of the float of NBT Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NBT Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NBT Bancorp has recently decreased by 5.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.45

News Sentiment

NBT Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.45. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for NBT Bancorp this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NBT Bancorp insiders have sold 40.30% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $235,674.00 in company stock and sold $330,655.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.03% of the stock of NBT Bancorp is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.46% of the stock of NBT Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NBTB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NBTB shares performed this year?

NBT Bancorp's stock was trading at $47.76 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, NBTB shares have decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $43.33.

How were NBT Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 24th. The bank reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.04. The bank earned $155.31 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $151 million. NBT Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.57% and a net margin of 17.99%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are NBT Bancorp's major shareholders?

NBT Bancorp's top institutional investors include Harbor Investment Advisory LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include John H Watt Jr, Martin A Dietrich, Jack H Webb, Lowell A Seifter, Timothy E Delaney, Amy Wiles, Sarah A Halliday, Scott Allen Kingsley, V Daniel Robinson II, Shaunastar Hyle, Martin Randolph Sparks, Heidi M Hoeller and Jason David Brown.
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How do I buy shares of NBT Bancorp?

Shares of NBTB 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 NBT Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NBT Bancorp investors own include Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - NORTHEAST
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NBTB
• CIK: 790359
• Web: www.nbtbancorp.com
• Phone: (607) 337-2265
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 2,083
• Year Founded: 1999

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for NBT Bancorp: $51.60
• High Price Target: $55.00
• Low Price Target: $47.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.35
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.74
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $140.64 million
• Net Margins: 17.99%
• Pretax Margin: 22.99%
• Return on Equity: 9.57%
• Return on Assets: 1.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.15
• Current Ratio: 0.86
• Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $788.49 million
• Price / Sales: 2.60
• Cash Flow: $3.61 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.01
• Book Value: $32.35 per share
• Price / Book: 1.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,260,000
• Free Float: 45,826,000
• Market Cap: $2.05 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.57