RBB Bancorp: Strong Projected Growth

Sorrento Research 92 Followers Follow Summary RBB Bancorp is rated Buy, supported by robust loan growth, Northern California expansion, and an attractive valuation at an 11% forward P/E discount. 2Q26 results showed stable core banking, with net interest income slightly down due to debt repricing, but new loan originations up 21% quarter-over-quarter. RBB's CET1 ratio stands at 18%, well above regulatory requirements, and a new 1 million share buyback plus a 2.4% dividend yield enhance shareholder returns. Forward EPS is projected to grow 20%, outpacing sector medians, while risks include non-performing loans, deposit competition, and Northern California economic exposure. simonkr/E+ via Getty Images Summary RBB Bancorp ( RBB ) share price is +30% YTD, and the bank reported a decent set of 2Q26 results where net interest income fell slightly due to debt repricing and lower dividends received, as core banking activities remained This article was written by Sorrento Research 92 Followers Follow I am a specialist in Asian equities after having been a sellside analyst for 13 years. In addition, I have also spent time covering US hardware and semiconductor stocks on the sellside. Within Asia, I have covered the casino, automotive, industrial, consumer and technology sectors. I have also worked on the buyside as a fund manager in long only and as an analyst in hedge funds all covering Asian equities where I have developed a keen understanding of Asian companies and economies with a focus on China. From a global equities perspective, I enjoy covering companies globally by examining key metrics such as financial statements strength, valuation upside, and conducting proper analysis of the competitive advantages of the company. Throughout my career, I have found and written on undiscovered small cap companies which have increased in equity value by multiple times. I would like to write for Seeking Alpha where my goal is to help investors cut through the noise and to focus on fundamentals and the company’s competitive outlook instead of the momentum trade. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.