RBB Bancorp (RBB) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Shares of RBB (RBB) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 7.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $24.99 in the previous session. RBB has gained 19.9% since the start of the year compared to the 3% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 12.8% return for the Zacks Banks - West industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 20, 2026, RBB reported EPS of $0.66 versus consensus estimate of $0.45.For the current fiscal year, RBB is expected to post earnings of $2.35 per share on $136.56 in revenues. This represents a 28.42% change in EPS on a 5.73% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $2.45 per share on $145.29 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 4.09% and 6.4%, respectively.Valuation MetricsWhile RBB has moved to its 52-week high in the recent past, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.RBB has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 10.5X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 11.5X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 10.6X versus its peer group's average of 11.8X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, RBB currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if RBB passes the test. Thus, it seems as though RBB shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.How Does RBB Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of RBB have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC). HAFC has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of D, and a Momentum Score of C.Earnings were strong last quarter. Hanmi Financial Corporation beat our consensus estimate by 5.63%, and for the current fiscal year, HAFC is expected to post earnings of $3.16 per share on revenue of $298.25 million.Shares of Hanmi Financial Corporation have gained 9.1% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 10.06X and a P/CF of 11.64X.The Banks - West industry is in the top 44% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for RBB and HAFC, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks