Customers Bancorp: A Quick Upgrade Is Warranted

Customers Bancorp is upgraded from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' following improved profitability and attractive forward valuation. CUBI's net interest margin rose to 3.22%, with net income surging from $9.5M to $69.7M, and asset quality remains robust. Uninsured deposit exposure is elevated at 43.1%, increasing risk, but non-performing assets are low at 0.29%. Despite analysts expecting a revenue decline, forecasted EPS growth and strong returns on equity support cautious optimism.