Cvb Financial Corp
CVB Financial Corp is a commercial bank holding company that generates revenue through interest income from loans and deposits, operating within the United States banking sector.
Business. CVB Financial Corp (CVBF) is a commercial bank headquartered in the United States, operating within the Banking Services industry group. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard commercial banking activities. It is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol CVBF. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
Analyst recommendations
6 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
There are no new material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals reported for Cvb Financial Corp (CVBF) in the provided data. The system explicitly notes "no material change vs prior analysis," indicating that the company's fundamental profile remains stable relative to the previous assessment period. The only recorded activity involves a revision to the AI analysis narrative and conclusion, sourced from the "ha_light_thesis." This modification is classified with medium severity, but the summary clarifies that it represents a revision rather than a new material event, with a low similarity score of 0.185 suggesting a significant rewrite of the existing text rather than new factual developments. Cvb Financial Corp continues to operate with a lean leadership structure, comprising only two officers. The company maintains a broad base of ownership with 33 top holders, yet it remains outside of major index memberships and lacks coverage from any financial analysts. Given the absence of new events, ratings, or holder changes, the significance of the recent narrative revision is limited to internal analytical updates. Investors should note that the core operational and structural facts of CVBF, as documented in recent filings such as the 10-K and 10-Q reports, have not undergone any reported material shifts.
Signals & dispatch
Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
CVB Financial Corp (CVBF) is a commercial bank headquartered in the United States, operating within the Banking Services industry group. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard commercial banking activities. It is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol CVBF. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
CVB Financial Corp maintains a capital structure characterized by total assets of $15.5 billion and total equity of $2.3 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company holds $452.4 million in cash and equivalents against $995.0 million in short-term debt, leading to a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, supported by a current ratio context implied by the balance sheet composition. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.95, indicating the market values the company's tangible assets at a premium to book value, while the price-to-earnings ratio is elevated at 59.15.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.2% and a return on assets of 0.33% for the latest period. These returns are modest, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of the banking business and the current interest rate environment. The company reported net income of $51.0 million in Q1 2026. Without specific cohort median data provided in the input, direct comparative analysis against sector peers is limited, but the low ROA is typical for regional banks facing margin compression or high funding costs.
There are no new material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals reported for Cvb Financial Corp (CVBF) in the provided data. The system explicitly notes "no material change vs prior analysis," indicating that the company's fundamental profile remains stable relative to the previous assessment period. The only recorded activity involves a revision to the AI analysis narrative and conclusion, sourced from the "ha_light_thesis." This modification is classified with medium severity, but the summary clarifies that it represents a revision rather than a new material event, with a low similarity score of 0.185 suggesting a significant rewrite of the existing text rather than new factual developments. Cvb Financial Corp continues to operate with a lean leadership structure, comprising only two officers. The company maintains a broad base of ownership with 33 top holders, yet it remains outside of major index memberships and lacks coverage from any financial analysts. Given the absence of new events, ratings, or holder changes, the significance of the recent narrative revision is limited to internal analytical updates. Investors should note that the core operational and structural facts of CVBF, as documented in recent filings such as the 10-K and 10-Q reports, have not undergone any reported material shifts.
- CVB Financial Corp trades at a P/E of 59.15 and P/B of 1.95, reflecting market expectations for future growth post-acquisition.
- The company has a negative net cash position, with $452.4 million in cash against $995.0 million in short-term debt.
- Return on equity is 2.2% and return on assets is 0.33%, indicating modest profitability in the current period.
- The recent acquisition of Heritage Commerce Corp is a key growth driver but carries integration and dilution risks.
- Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a mean recommendation of 2.67 and a mean price target of $24.67.
- Liquidity and dilution risks are assessed as medium, with key flags highlighting negative net cash and potential offering risks.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 10.3% upside to a mean price target of $24.67, suggesting undervaluation relative to current market price.
The company trades at 1.95x tangible book value, offering a moderate valuation multiple within the banking sector context.
Cash conversion of 1.22 exceeds the bank cohort median of 1.15, indicating superior ability to turn earnings into cash.
Return on equity of 2.2% ranks in the bottom quartile of the bank cohort, signaling poor capital efficiency.
Total assets contracted 3.1% year-over-year in FY2025, indicating a shrinking balance sheet and potential business contraction.
Equity decreased 4.7% year-over-year in FY2025, reducing the capital base available for future growth and dividends.
The company faces medium-level liquidity and dilution risks, which could negatively impact shareholder value and financial stability.
In focus — financials by report
Operating income $314.0M.
- ▍Operating income $314.0M
Operating income $314.0M.
- ▍Operating income $314.0M
Operating income $314.0M.
- ▍Operating income $314.0M
Valuation FY
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,50 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 638,2M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 384,0M USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- EVP & CFO · Stock Option Right to Buy → Common StockDisposed 6 000 @ $16,62exercise · 2026-03-31
Actions
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- Market data
- Regulatory filings
- Issuer disclosures
- Public news
- Earnings transcripts
- Consensus estimates
- ESG data
- Reference data
- Price To Tangible Bookmarket_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Enterprise Valuemarket_cap - net_cash
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP company facts · 2026-07-24
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP 10-Q 2026-05-08 · 2026-07-24
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP 10-K 2026-02-27 · 2026-07-24
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP 10-Q 2025-11-07 · 2026-07-24
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP 10-Q 2025-08-08 · 2026-07-24
- 8-K (sec_8k_material) on CVBF · 2026-07-24
- CVB Financial Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-24
- CVB Financial Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-07-24
- CVB FINANCIAL CORP HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-24
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,08 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$148M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$40M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$89M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$24M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$35M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$348M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$144M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$12M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$154M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$26M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$64M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$273M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$20M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$29M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$27M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$40M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$12M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- David A. BragerPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- R. Clay JonesPresident, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockBought 20 000 @ $22,77$455K · 2026-07-28
- EVP & General Counsel · Common StockOther 8 944 @ $20,50$183K · 2026-06-05
- EVP Chief Risk Officer · Common StockOther 11 109 @ $20,10$223K · 2026-06-01
- Director · Common StockBought 48 894 @ $20,45$1 000K · 2026-05-22
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockOther 4 187 · 2026-05-20
- EVP, Chief Risk Officer · Common StockOther 10 000 · 2026-05-20
- Director · Common StockBought 25 187 @ $19,85$500K · 2026-05-19
- Director · Common StockBought 25 097 @ $19,92$500K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockBought 50 242 @ $19,90$1 000K · 2026-05-12
- Director, President · Common StockOther 10 000 · 2026-04-17
- Director · Common StockOther 44 326 · 2026-04-17
- Director, President · Common StockOther 244 767 · 2026-04-17
- EVP & CFO · Common StockOther 6 000 @ $16,62$100K · 2026-03-31
- Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 248 @ $18,60$5K · 2026-03-20
- Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 248 @ $18,88$5K · 2026-03-19
- President & CEO · Common StockOther 30 149 · 2026-03-16
- President & CEO · Common StockOther 15 072 @ $19,00$286K · 2026-03-16
- EVP & CCO · Common StockOther 9 547 · 2026-03-16
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Total assets (annual): USD 15.63BUnknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2Unknown
- Capex (annual): USD 4.07MUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD 314MUnknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 221.41MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 376.39MUnknown
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 2.3BUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2Unknown
- Shares outstanding (annual): 135.55MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 281.69MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD 209.3MUnknown
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 13.34BUnknown
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 12.97BUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 204.7MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 271.24MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD 200.72MUnknown
- Capex (annual): USD 5.13MUnknown
- Shares outstanding (annual): 139.69MUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1Unknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 249.76MUnknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 15.15BUnknown
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 2.19BUnknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1Unknown