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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Home Bancorp, Inc.operates as the bank holding company for Home Bank, National Association that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Mississippi.It offers deposit products, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking, money market, savings, NOW, and certificates of deposit accounts.


The company also provides various loan products, such as one-to four-family first mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines, commercial real estate loans, construction and land loans, multi-family residential loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans.In addition, it invests in securities; and offers credit cards and online banking services.The company operates through a network of 19 banking offices in the Acadiana, four banking offices in Baton Rouge, six banking offices in the Greater New Orleans area, six banking offices in the Northshore region, and three banking offices in Natchez.


Home Bancorp, Inc.was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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1.b. Last Insights on HBCP

Here is a 90-word analysis of the negative drivers behind Home Bancorp's recent performance: Despite beating Q4 earnings and revenue estimates, Home Bancorp's margins may be squeezed by rising operating expenses, which increased 14.1% year-over-year. The company's loan growth remains sluggish, and its net interest margin compression may continue to weigh on profitability. Furthermore, the company's provision for loan losses increased, indicating potential credit quality issues.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Home Bancorp Posts Mixed 2025 Results Amidst Strategic Expansion

Home Bancorp reported net income of $11.4 million, or $1.46 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $46 million, or $5.87 per share, for the full year, marking a 29% increase from 2024. The net interest margin (NIM) was 4.06%, and the return on assets (ROA) was 1.29%, up from 3.82% and 1.12% in the fourth quarter of 2024, respectively. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.46, slightly above the actual EPS of $1.18 reported in the previous year's quarter but below analyst estimates of $1.37. The company's revenue growth is expected to be around 4.6% next year, according to analyst estimates.

Publication Date: Mar -08

📋 Highlights
  • Net Income & EPS Growth:: Q4 net income $11.4M ($1.46/share) and full-year $46M ($5.87/share), 29% higher than 2024.
  • Net Interest Margin (NIM) & ROA:: NIM rose to 4.06% (from 3.82%), and ROA improved to 1.29% (from 1.12%) in Q4 2025.
  • Loan & Deposit Growth:: Loans grew $38M (+6% annualized), deposits increased $192M (+7%), with loan-to-deposit ratio dropping to 92% from 98%.
  • Texas Franchise Expansion:: Texas loans grew 15% annually, now 20% of the portfolio, with plans to open a new branch and close a loan production office.
  • Capital Management & M&A Outlook:: Tangible book value grew 9.6% annually since 2019; dividend increased 55%, shares repurchased 17%; M&A targets up to $1.5B eyed for 2026.

Loan and Deposit Growth

Loans grew by $38 million in the fourth quarter, at a 6% annualized rate, while deposits increased by 7%, or $192 million. The loan-to-deposit ratio decreased to 92% from 98% a year ago. The company's Texas franchise, now in its fourth year, has shown significant growth with 15 commercial bankers across 5 branches and 1 loan production office, contributing to a 15% annual loan growth rate, with Texas loans now representing 20% of the total loan portfolio.

Asset Quality and Credit Outlook

Nonperforming loans increased, but charge-offs remained low, averaging 6 basis points over the last 6 years. Chairman and CEO John Bordelon expressed confidence in the credit quality, stating that the company doesn't see an economic-driven downturn and expects nonperforming assets to decrease. The loan pipeline's makeup is similar to the current loan portfolio, supporting the expectation of mid-single-digit loan growth in 2026.

Capital Management and M&A Outlook

The company's capital management strategy has yielded a 9.6% annualized growth rate in tangible book value and an 11.5% annualized growth rate in EPS since 2019. With a robust capital position, Home Bancorp is optimistic about M&A opportunities in 2026, considering deals up to $1.5 billion. The company has also increased its quarterly dividend by 55% and repurchased 17% of its shares.

Valuation and NIM Outlook

Given the current valuation metrics, Home Bancorp's Price-to-Tangible Book Value is closely related to its P/B Ratio of 1.04. The NIM is expected to increase to 4.1% and 4.15% throughout 2026 due to healthy roll-off yields and new originations in the 7% range. Even with a 100 basis point decrease in yields, the NIM is projected to remain relatively stable. The Dividend Yield stands at 2.01%, providing a relatively stable income stream.

3. NewsRoom

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Unveiling Home Bancorp (HBCP) Q1 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Apr -15

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Head-To-Head Analysis: Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBCP) vs. South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCMKTS:SABK)

Apr -14

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Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBCP) versus Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) Critical Review

Apr -14

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Contrasting WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) and Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBCP)

Apr -08

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HOME BANCORP, INC. TO ISSUE 2026 FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS AND HOST CONFERENCE CALL

Apr -02

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Home Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBCP) Receives $63.00 Consensus Price Target from Brokerages

Mar -30

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Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBCP) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

Mar -25

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Home Bancorp Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Jan -28

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.77%)

6. Segments

Banking and Related Activities

Expected Growth: 4.77%

Home Bancorp, Inc.'s 4.77% growth in Banking and Related Activities is driven by strong loan growth, increased deposit market share, and expansion of mortgage banking operations. Additionally, the company's focus on digital transformation, cost savings initiatives, and strategic acquisitions have contributed to its growth momentum.

7. Detailed Products

Personal Banking

Home Bancorp, Inc. offers a range of personal banking services, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages.

Business Banking

The company provides business banking services, including business checking and savings accounts, commercial loans, and cash management services.

Mortgage Lending

Home Bancorp, Inc. offers mortgage lending services, including fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, refinancing options, and home equity loans.

Investment Services

The company provides investment services, including brokerage services, investment advice, and wealth management.

Insurance Services

Home Bancorp, Inc. offers insurance services, including life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance.

8. Home Bancorp, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Home Bancorp, Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, but the threat of substitutes is mitigated by the company's strong brand recognition and customer loyalty.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Home Bancorp, Inc. has a diverse customer base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual customers. Additionally, the company's strong relationships with its customers reduce the likelihood of customers switching to competitors.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Home Bancorp, Inc. has a diversified supplier base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual suppliers. The company's strong financial position also gives it negotiating power with its suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The banking industry has high barriers to entry, including regulatory hurdles and capital requirements. This reduces the threat of new entrants to the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The banking industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share. Home Bancorp, Inc. must continually innovate and improve its products and services to remain competitive.

9. SWOT Analysis

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 40.88%
Debt Cost 7.30%
Equity Weight 59.12%
Equity Cost 7.35%
WACC 7.33%
Leverage 69.14%

11. Quality Control: Home Bancorp, Inc. passed 2 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Home Bancorp

A-Score: 6.3/10

Value: 7.0

Growth: 5.9

Quality: 6.3

Yield: 4.0

Momentum: 7.0

Volatility: 7.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

64.21$

Current Price

64.21$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows