BANC

Banc of California (BANC) is highlighted as a strong dividend play for income investors, offering a 2.77% dividend yield with a 20% year-over-year increase in annualized dividends. The company maintains a conservative 36% payout ratio and expects solid earnings growth with a 2026 consensus estimate of $1.72 per share, representing 27.41% year-over-year growth. However, the stock carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and has declined 10.01% since the start of the year.

FinWise Bancorp is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.19 per share, representing a 44.1% year-over-year decline, though revenues are projected to rise 13.5% to $41.62 million. With a negative Earnings ESP of -15.79% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), the stock is not considered a compelling earnings-beat candidate. The company has a poor recent track record, missing consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.