Mechanics Bancorp earnings on deck after auto loan exit
Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB) reports Q3 earnings with analysts expecting $0.28 EPS on $199.6M revenue, down sequentially but up 11.7% YoY. The bank's exit from lower-margin businesses, including a $417M auto loan sale to Bank of America, will be scrutinized for its impact on profitability. Analysts rate the stock a Buy with a $17.00 price target, implying 12.4% upside. The stock trades at 12.4x trailing earnings, reflecting uncertainty about its transition.

