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    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS)

    Market Price (10/23/2026): $35.42 | Market Cap: $1.0 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS)

    Market Price (10/23/2026): $35.42
    Market Cap: $1.0 Bil
    Sector: Financials
    Industry: Regional Banks

    Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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    Attractive yield
    Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.7%, FCF Yield is 8.0%

    Attractive cash flow generation
    CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%

    Low stock price volatility
    Vol 12M is 23%

    Megatrend and thematic drivers
    Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, and Online Banking & Lending.

    Trading close to highs
    Dist 52W High is -3.6%, Dist 3Y High is -3.6%

    Weak multi-year price returns
    2Y Excs Rtn is -14%

    Key risks
    MCBS key risks include [1] slowing revenue growth and rising non-performing loans, Show more.

    0 Attractive yield
    Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.7%, FCF Yield is 8.0%
    1 Attractive cash flow generation
    CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%
    2 Low stock price volatility
    Vol 12M is 23%
    3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
    Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, and Online Banking & Lending.
    4 Trading close to highs
    Dist 52W High is -3.6%, Dist 3Y High is -3.6%
    5 Weak multi-year price returns
    2Y Excs Rtn is -14%
    6 Key risks
    MCBS key risks include [1] slowing revenue growth and rising non-performing loans, Show more.

    MCBS in ETFs

    Weight = MCBS's share of each fund

    VTI0.00%
    IWM0.03%
    AVUV0.08%
    IWO0.04%
    VTWO0.03%
    DFAS0.02%
    SCHA0.02%
    IWN0.00%
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    Valuation & Metrics

    FYE: 12/31MCBS [1]S&P 500 [2]
    REVENUE GROWTH
    LTM Revenue [3]$180.1 Mil—
    FY 2026 Sales$202.5 Mil—
    FY 2027 Sales$206.8 Mil—
    FY 2026 Sales Growth12.4%—
    FY 2027 Sales Growth2.1%13.2%
    EARNINGS
    LTM Net Income (GAAP) [3]$79.9 Mil—
    FY 2026 Net Income (Non-GAAP)$84.5 Mil—
    FY 2027 Net Income (Non-GAAP)$85.0 Mil—
    FY 2027 Net Income Growth0.6%18.7%
    FY 2026 EPS (Non-GAAP)$3.25—
    FY 2027 EPS (Non-GAAP)$3.27—
    FY 2027 EPS Growth0.6%—
    VALUATION
    FY 2026 P/S5.01.7
    FY 2027 P/S4.9—
    FY 2026 P/E12.08.0
    FY 2027 P/E12.0—

    [1] MCBS forward figures are analyst consensus for the next two fiscal years (fiscal year end 12/31). Net Income and EPS are non-GAAP (adjusted) consensus. P/S and P/E divide the current market cap by the consensus figure.
    [2] S&P 500 figures are the SPY ETF's holdings-weighted forward aggregate. P/S and P/E reflect FY1/FY2 consensus blended to the 12-month window ending 10/31/27 (~one year forward), shown when ≥90% of index weight has estimates. Growth is the aggregate next-fiscal-year vs current-fiscal-year (FY1→FY2) change. Index-level dollar Sales, Net Income and EPS are not applicable.
    [3] LTM = reported trailing-twelve-month actuals (GAAP).
    MCBSS&P 500
    REVENUE GROWTHVERY GOOD
    Rev LTM ($ Bil)0.2
    Rev Chg Q31.3%9.1%
    Rev Chg LTM24.5%8.5%
    Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.8%6.0%
    PROFITABILITYVERY GOOD
    Op Inc LTM ($ Bil)�
    CFO LTM ($ Bil)0.1
    Net Inc LTM ($ Bil)0.1
    CFO/Rev LTM45.6%21.9%
    Net Inc Mgn44.3%13.3%
    VALUATIONMODERATE
    P/S5.63.2
    P/CFO12.415.4
    P/FCF12.520.1
    P/E12.723.2

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    MetricValueDateSource
    Number of Full-Service Branch Locations2010172025Link
    Net Interest Margin3.68%9302025Link
    Efficiency Ratio38.7%9302025Link
    Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans0.60%9302025Link
    Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans137.66%9302025Link
    Nonperforming assets to total assets0.38%9302025Link
    Uninsured deposits as a percentage of total deposits25.1%6302025Link
    Number of Employees24012312024Link
    Loans secured by real property as a percentage of gross loans held for investment97.5%12312024Link

    Price Chart

    Upcoming
    1/25/2027Earnings ReleaseRev: $51 Mil (E)
    EPS: $0.84 (E)

    Why The Stock Moved

    Qualitative Assessment

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    Updated on 10/15/2026

    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

    1. MetroCity Bankshares reported a significant miss on its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, which ended June 30, 2026. The company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.05. Furthermore, revenue came in at $49.80 million, missing the expected $52.40 million.

    2. The earnings miss was largely attributed to net interest margin (NIM) compression and deteriorating liquidity metrics. During fiscal Q2 2026, deposit costs increased at a faster rate than loan yields. MetroCity Bankshares also experienced a 10% linked-quarter reduction in deposits, which contributed to an increased loan-to-deposit ratio of 113%, indicating potential liquidity concerns.

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    Updated on 10/15/2026

    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

    1. MetroCity Bankshares reported a significant miss on its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, which ended June 30, 2026. The company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.05. Furthermore, revenue came in at $49.80 million, missing the expected $52.40 million.

    2. The earnings miss was largely attributed to net interest margin (NIM) compression and deteriorating liquidity metrics. During fiscal Q2 2026, deposit costs increased at a faster rate than loan yields. MetroCity Bankshares also experienced a 10% linked-quarter reduction in deposits, which contributed to an increased loan-to-deposit ratio of 113%, indicating potential liquidity concerns.

    3. Broader macroeconomic pressures, particularly rising interest rates, impacted the banking sector during fiscal Q3 2026 and early fiscal Q4 2026. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in September 2026, and U.S. Treasury yields, such as the 10-year yield, climbed significantly from below 4.5% to over 5.2%. This environment created strain on net interest income for banks, contributing to a cautious outlook for the sector.

    4. Analyst sentiment shifted to a more cautious "Hold" rating. Following the fiscal Q2 2026 results, Wall Street Zen downgraded MetroCity Bankshares from a "buy" to a "hold" rating in July 2026. This change in analyst outlook reflects increased concern regarding the company's performance and future prospects.

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    Stock Movement Drivers

    Fundamental Drivers

    The -0.5% change in MCBS stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)630202610222026Change
    Stock Price ($)35.6035.43-0.5%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)1681807.1%
    Net Income Margin (%)44.3%44.3%0.0%
    P/E Multiple13.712.7-7.3%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)29290.3%
    Cumulative Contribution-0.5%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    6/30/2026 to 10/22/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    MCBS-0.5% 
    Market (SPY)2.3%5.0%
    Sector (XLF)5.7%36.3%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 25.7% change in MCBS stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
    (LTM values as of)331202610222026Change
    Stock Price ($)28.1935.4325.7%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)15318017.4%
    Net Income Margin (%)44.7%44.3%-0.8%
    P/E Multiple10.912.716.6%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)2729-7.5%
    Cumulative Contribution25.7%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    3/31/2026 to 10/22/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    MCBS25.7% 
    Market (SPY)17.8%11.8%
    Sector (XLF)15.1%39.2%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 32.5% change in MCBS stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
    (LTM values as of)930202510222026Change
    Stock Price ($)26.7435.4332.5%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)14518024.5%
    Net Income Margin (%)45.7%44.3%-2.9%
    P/E Multiple10.312.723.6%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)2529-11.3%
    Cumulative Contribution32.5%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    9/30/2025 to 10/22/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    MCBS32.5% 
    Market (SPY)15.6%18.7%
    Sector (XLF)6.4%44.5%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 98.6% change in MCBS stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 58.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)930202310222026Change
    Stock Price ($)17.8435.4398.6%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)12418045.8%
    Net Income Margin (%)45.3%44.3%-2.1%
    P/E Multiple8.012.758.5%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)2529-12.2%
    Cumulative Contribution98.6%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    9/30/2023 to 10/22/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    MCBS98.6% 
    Market (SPY)84.8%38.7%
    Sector (XLF)78.3%56.0%

    Return vs. Risk

    Price Returns Compared

     202120222023202420252026Total [1]
    Returns
    MCBS Return96%-19%15%37%-14%33%186%
    Peers Return65%-5%4%18%8%21%152%
    S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

    Monthly Win Rates [3]
    MCBS Win Rate92%33%50%58%42%70% 
    Peers Win Rate77%45%48%53%57%62% 
    S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

    Max Drawdowns [4]
    MCBS Max Drawdown-14%-35%-33%-16%-21%-8% 
    Peers Max Drawdown-22%-25%-38%-19%-22%-15% 
    S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 

    [1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
    [2] Peers: HOPE, HAFC, PCB, ABCB, SSB.
    [3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
    [4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
    [5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/22/2026 (YTD)

    How Low Can It Go

    EventMCBSS&P 500
    2025 US Tariff Shock
      % Loss-18.8%-18.8%
      % Gain to Breakeven23.1%23.1%
      Time to Breakeven369 days79 days
    2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
      % Loss-29.6%-6.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven42.0%7.1%
      Time to Breakeven83 days31 days
    2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
      % Loss-31.7%-24.5%
      % Gain to Breakeven46.4%32.4%
      Time to Breakeven703 days427 days
    2020 COVID-19 Crash
      % Loss-33.0%-33.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven49.3%50.9%
      Time to Breakeven60 days140 days

    Compare to HOPE, HAFC, PCB, ABCB, SSB

    In The Past

    MetroCity Bankshares's stock fell -18.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.1% gain to breakeven.

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    EventMCBSS&P 500
    2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
      % Loss-29.6%-6.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven42.0%7.1%
      Time to Breakeven83 days31 days
    2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
      % Loss-31.7%-24.5%
      % Gain to Breakeven46.4%32.4%
      Time to Breakeven703 days427 days
    2020 COVID-19 Crash
      % Loss-33.0%-33.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven49.3%50.9%
      Time to Breakeven60 days140 days

    Compare to HOPE, HAFC, PCB, ABCB, SSB

    In The Past

    MetroCity Bankshares's stock fell -18.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.1% gain to breakeven.

    Preserve Wealth

    Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

    Asset Allocation

    Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

    About MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS)

    MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. (MCBS) is a bank holding company that operates Metro City Bank, providing a comprehensive range of traditional banking products and services across multiple states in the U.S. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Doraville, Georgia, the company serves as a community-focused financial institution.

    The bank's core offerings include various deposit products such as consumer and commercial checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, alongside money transfer services. On the lending side, MCBS specializes in construction and development loans, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial financing, single-family residential mortgages, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and other consumer loans. Beyond core banking, it also provides modern financial services like online banking, treasury management, wire transfers, automated clearing house (ACH), and cash management solutions.

    MetroCity Bankshares primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. With a significant regional presence, the company operates 19 full-service branch locations spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia, allowing it to serve diverse communities and economies within these states.

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    Here are 1-3 brief analogies for MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS):

    • Like a smaller, multi-state version of a regional bank such as Truist or PNC.
    • Similar to KeyBank or Huntington Bank, but operating with a more concentrated branch presence across several different states.

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    • Deposit Accounts: Provides various accounts for individuals and businesses to save and manage their funds, including checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit.
    • Loan Products: Offers a diverse portfolio of financing options, such as real estate loans (construction, commercial, residential mortgages), commercial and industrial loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and other consumer loans.
    • Cash Management & Payment Services: Provides businesses with tools to efficiently manage cash flow and facilitate payments, including treasury management, automated clearing house (ACH), and wire transfers.
    • Online Banking: Delivers a digital platform for customers to conveniently access and manage their accounts and banking services remotely.

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    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) serves a diverse customer base, primarily categorized as:

    • Individuals: Offering consumer checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits, single family residential mortgages, and other consumer loans.
    • Small to Medium-sized Businesses: Providing commercial checking accounts, various commercial loans (construction and development, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, Small Business Administration), treasury management, and cash management services.
    • Municipalities and Other Entities: Catering to the banking needs of local governments and other organizational bodies.

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    Nack Y. Paek Chief Executive Officer

    Nack Y. Paek is a founder of Metro City Bank and serves as the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of MetroCity Bankshares, Inc., as well as the Executive Chairman of the Bank. Prior to establishing Metro City Bank in 2006, Mr. Paek was President of Government Loan Service Corporation from 1991 to 2006, a successful SBA service provider, which he dissolved to focus on the Bank. From 1980 to 1990, he was the sole owner of a local CPA firm, and from 1987 to 1994, he was a founding director and former Chairman of the Board of Summit Bank Corporation.

    Lucas Stewart Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Lucas Stewart is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of both MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. and Metro City Bank. He joined the Bank in May 2019 and previously held the position of Chief Accounting Officer. Before joining Metro City Bank, Mr. Stewart served as Vice President and SEC and SOX Reporting Manager at Fidelity Bank in Atlanta, GA, from 2014 to 2019. He also worked as a Director for Mauldin & Jenkins, a regional public accounting firm specializing in financial institutions, from 2004 to 2014.

    Farid Tan President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank

    Farid Tan serves as the President of MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Metro City Bank, bringing over 40 years of banking experience. He previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer for both the Company and the Bank from July 2019 to October 2021. His career began in 1981 when he joined the Executive Training Program for Bank Bumiputra Malaysia, a Malaysian government-owned bank, where he held several positions in Malaysia and New York, including Senior Account Officer, Senior Internal Audit Supervisor, and Senior Foreign Exchange Dealer.

    Howard Hwasaeng Kim Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer and Chief Operating Officer; President of the Bank

    Howard Hwasaeng Kim has been a director of the Bank and MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. since 2017. He currently holds the titles of Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Operating Officer for both the Company and the Bank, and also serves as President of the Bank. With over thirty years of experience in banking, Mr. Kim is responsible for leading and supervising the Bank's lending department and its deposit branches.

    Abdul Mohdnor Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

    Abdul Mohdnor is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Compliance Officer of Metro City Bank. He has been with the Bank since its inception in 2006 and possesses more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Mr. Mohdnor is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Bank's overall compliance program, which includes all Compliance Risk Management programs covering AML/BSA, OFAC Compliance, Fair Lending, Operations, Strategy, and Administration.

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    The key risks to MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) primarily revolve around its core banking operations and recent strategic initiatives.

    1. Credit Risk: As a bank holding company, MetroCity Bankshares faces significant exposure to credit risk, which is the risk that borrowers will fail to repay their loans. This risk is particularly relevant due to the company's concentration in commercial and residential real estate lending. Concerns include slowing revenue growth and rising non-performing loans, which could negatively impact asset quality and overall profitability.
    2. Interest Rate Risk: MetroCity Bankshares is sensitive to changes in interest rates and broader monetary policy shifts. Fluctuations in interest rates can directly affect the company's investment returns, lending costs, and net interest margin, thereby impacting its profitability.
    3. Merger Integration Challenges: The company recently completed the acquisition of First IC Corporation in 2025. This strategic move introduces integration challenges related to harmonizing IT systems, combining operations, and retaining customers and employees. Unsuccessful integration could delay the realization of anticipated synergies and adversely affect the company's financial and operational performance.

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    The rise of digital-only banks (neobanks) and financial technology (fintech) companies that offer banking products and services with lower overheads and superior digital experiences, directly competing with traditional branch-based banking models.

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    For MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS), the addressable markets for its main products and services in the regions it operates are estimated as follows:

    Deposits (Consumer and Commercial Checking, Savings Accounts, Certificates of Deposits)

    • The total deposits across all commercial banks in the U.S. were approximately $19.75 trillion in December 2025. This represents the broad addressable market for deposit products in the United States.

    Loans

    Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Construction and Development Loans

    • The total commercial real estate mortgage borrowing and lending in the U.S. was estimated at $498 billion in 2024.
    • The broader U.S. commercial real estate mortgage market for income-producing properties was approximately $4.5 trillion in March 2023, with an additional $470 billion in construction loans.
    • The addressable market for Real Estate Loans & Collateralized Debt in specific states where MetroCity Bankshares operates includes:
      • Alabama: $3.8 billion in 2026.
      • Virginia: $108.4 billion in 2026.
      • New Jersey: $9.1 billion in 2026.
      • Texas: $76.1 billion in 2026.
      • Georgia: The real estate development loan portfolio was approximately $1.52 billion (GEL 4.1 billion) as of March 2025.

    Commercial and Industrial Loans

    • The U.S. commercial banking market, which includes commercial and industrial lending, was estimated at $732.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $915.45 billion by 2030.
    • In Georgia, the corporate loan portfolio was approximately $8.33 billion (GEL 22.5 billion) as of March 2025.

    Single Family Residential Mortgage Loans

    • The U.S. home loan market reached an estimated $2.42 trillion in 2026 and is forecasted to grow to $3.17 trillion by 2031.
    • Total single-family mortgage origination volume in the U.S. is expected to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026 from an estimated $2.0 trillion in 2025.
    • In Virginia, new home loans booked totaled $35.2 billion in 2024.

    Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans

    • The U.S. small business loan market was valued at $245.39 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $349.64 billion by 2033.
    • In Alabama, the SBA approved loans totaling $361.1 million in FY2024.

    Other Consumer Loans

    • The U.S. retail banking market, which includes various consumer lending products, generated $454.3 billion in revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach $678.3 billion by 2033.
    • In Texas, unsecured personal loan debt was estimated to be between $28 billion and $30 billion in early 2025.
    • In Georgia, consumer loans totaled approximately $8.77 billion (GEL 23.7 billion) as of March 2025.

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    Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS)

    MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) is positioned for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, primarily driven by the following factors:

    • Strategic Acquisition and Integration of First IC Corporation: The acquisition of First IC Corporation, completed on December 1, 2025, is a significant driver of future revenue. This merger expanded MetroCity Bankshares' assets by approximately $1.13 billion, loans by $1.01 billion, and deposits by $952.9 million (or 35.4% from Q3 2025). It also materially increased the company's branch network to include California, enhancing its market presence and is projected to deliver approximately 26% EPS accretion in the first full year.

    • Organic Loan and Deposit Growth: Beyond the acquisition, MetroCity Bankshares continues to focus on generating organic growth in its core loan and deposit portfolios. The company's earnings reports have highlighted increases in average loan balances, contributing to net interest income. Continued expansion in commercial real estate, construction and development, commercial and industrial, and residential mortgage loans will fuel revenue.

    • Net Interest Margin (NIM) Management and Potential Expansion: Maintaining or improving its net interest margin (NIM) is crucial for increasing net interest income. MetroCity Bankshares has demonstrated efforts in managing its NIM, with fluctuations and periods of improvement noted across recent quarters. For instance, the net interest margin increased to 3.73% in Q4 2025. Effective management of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities will contribute to revenue growth.

    • Growth in Noninterest Income: The company anticipates revenue growth through increased noninterest income, particularly from gains on the sale of Small Business Administration (SBA) and residential mortgage loans, as well as growth in its servicing portfolios. This diversification of income streams reduces reliance on traditional interest income.

    • Expanded Geographic Reach and Customer Base: The First IC Corporation acquisition significantly broadened MetroCity Bankshares' geographic footprint and customer base, including entry into new markets and an expanded presence in existing high-growth areas. This expanded reach provides a larger addressable market for the company's banking products and services, fostering customer acquisition and overall revenue growth.

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    Share Repurchases

    • MetroCity Bankshares' board of directors approved the continuation of its share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 925,250 shares of the company's common stock, effective from October 17, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
    • On September 1, 2023, the board adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock between September 6, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
    • On September 17, 2025, the company announced the continuation of its share repurchase program, allowing for the repurchase of up to 923,976 shares of common stock from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

    Share Issuance

    • No significant share issuances were identified over the last 3-5 years based on the available information.

    Outbound Investments

    • MetroCity Bankshares completed its acquisition of First IC Corporation on December 1, 2025, for $202.3 million.
    • This strategic acquisition significantly boosted the company's financials, leading to a 31% increase in total assets, reaching $4.8 billion.
    • The acquisition also drove a 36.6% surge in total loans held for investment to $4.1 billion and a 35.4% rise in total deposits to $3.65 billion.

    Capital Expenditures

    • Metrocity Bankshares Inc invested $261K in capital expenditures in Q3 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

    Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

    MCBS has outperformed 74% of its 264 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Regional Banks ranks 8th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
    Share of Regional Banks constituents that MCBS has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
    1Y
    68%
    of 286 industry peers · 38.6% return
    3Y
    50%
    of 276 industry peers · 102.7% return
    5Y
    74%
    of 264 industry peers · 84.1% return
    No Regional Banks peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten MCBS by more than 20pp over 5Y.
    Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is MCBS's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
    Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
    Reinsurance 6 31.1%75.4%121.6% SPNT 176% · RNR 155% · RGA 154%
    Diversified Banks 12 30.8%148.9%89.3% CM 140% · RY 124% · JPM 122%
    Life & Health Insurance 20 14.9%60.7%85.6% JXN 486% · UNM 291% · FG 185%
    Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -12.8%105.6%74.3% IBKR 354% · SNEX 172% · HOOD 144%
    Multi-Sector Holdings 4 4.1%61.4%72.9% BRK-B 89% · VOYA 57% · JEF 31%
    Property & Casualty Insurance 42 17.3%84.4%66.5% TRV 175% · PGR 168% · ACGL 150%
    Multi-line Insurance 9 9.2%73.0%60.5% L 101% · GNW 100% · AIZ 90%
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    Insurance Brokers 15 -3.1%14.0%25.2% LIFE 410% · ARX 88% · AJG 73%
    Consumer Finance 30 0.7%86.7%25.0% ENVA 407% · FCFS 116% · ECPG 95%
    Diversified Financial Services 4 -4.6%24.6%6.5% FRHC 154% · EQH 84%
    Asset Management & Custody Banks 85 -11.5%22.8%3.7% WT 283% · AAMI 248% · VCTR 240%
    Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 15 -53.5%35.2%1.7% FNMA 413% · FMCC 376% · ACT 156%
    Specialized Finance 3 11.5%40.1%-10.2% CACC -10% · HASI -22%
    Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 4.6%8.8%-32.6% V 86% · MA 82% · CPAY 50%
    Mortgage REITs 34 -20.8%1.3%-33.0% RITM 26% · DX 21% · AGNC 8%
    Diversified Capital Markets 20 -53.1%16.3%-66.5% LPLA 87% · TW 45% · RIOT -54%
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    MCBSHOPEHAFCPCBABCBSSBMedian
    NameMetroCit.Hope Ban.Hanmi Fi.PCB Banc.Ameris B.SouthSta. 
    Mkt Price35.4214.0432.2428.8283.18105.2333.83
    Mkt Cap1.01.81.00.45.610.21.4
    Rev LTM1805762861211,2292,656431
    Op Inc LTM-------
    FCF LTM8218821041522860199
    FCF 3Y Avg5919710136389467149
    CFO LTM8220321341549928208
    CFO 3Y Avg6020910439409520157

    Growth & Margins

    MCBSHOPEHAFCPCBABCBSSBMedian
    NameMetroCit.Hope Ban.Hanmi Fi.PCB Banc.Ameris B.SouthSta. 
    Rev Chg LTM24.5%29.6%16.1%11.8%9.1%25.2%20.3%
    Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.8%-0.4%2.4%5.5%5.2%15.9%5.3%
    Rev Chg Q31.3%56.4%10.7%4.8%8.8%1.2%9.8%
    QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.1%10.2%2.5%1.2%2.1%0.3%2.3%
    Op Inc Chg LTM-------
    Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
    Op Mgn LTM-------
    Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
    QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
    CFO/Rev LTM45.6%35.2%74.5%34.3%44.6%34.9%39.9%
    CFO/Rev 3Y Avg40.4%40.6%38.7%36.3%35.4%24.2%37.5%
    FCF/Rev LTM45.3%32.7%73.4%33.9%42.5%32.4%38.2%
    FCF/Rev 3Y Avg39.4%38.3%37.6%34.0%33.7%21.7%35.8%

    Valuation

    MCBSHOPEHAFCPCBABCBSSBMedian
    NameMetroCit.Hope Ban.Hanmi Fi.PCB Banc.Ameris B.SouthSta. 
    Mkt Cap1.01.81.00.45.610.21.4
    P/S5.63.13.33.44.53.93.6
    P/Op Inc-------
    P/EBIT-------
    P/E12.713.710.69.714.810.811.8
    P/CFO12.48.84.59.810.111.010.0
    Total Yield10.7%11.3%12.9%13.2%7.8%11.6%11.5%
    Dividend Yield2.8%4.0%3.5%3.0%1.0%2.3%2.9%
    FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.3%13.8%13.0%12.5%7.8%6.0%10.2%
    D/E0.40.40.10.30.20.10.3
    Net D/E0.1-0.1-0.4-0.8-0.3-0.0-0.2

    Returns

    MCBSHOPEHAFCPCBABCBSSBMedian
    NameMetroCit.Hope Ban.Hanmi Fi.PCB Banc.Ameris B.SouthSta. 
    1M Rtn0.9%1.9%0.8%4.2%0.8%2.8%1.4%
    3M Rtn-1.1%5.5%1.0%0.5%-6.5%4.6%0.7%
    6M Rtn14.1%14.2%10.4%22.8%-1.2%8.6%12.2%
    12M Rtn38.5%39.1%27.9%45.5%15.0%14.9%33.2%
    3Y Rtn102.6%95.0%153.0%116.8%140.7%74.4%109.7%
    1M Excs Rtn3.4%3.7%2.7%6.7%2.8%4.2%3.6%
    3M Excs Rtn-5.7%2.1%-0.7%0.1%-8.3%-3.5%-2.1%
    6M Excs Rtn6.3%6.5%2.6%15.0%-9.1%0.9%4.5%
    12M Excs Rtn26.3%25.4%24.7%31.5%0.8%0.3%25.0%
    3Y Excs Rtn16.9%-3.4%59.8%31.2%46.2%-13.3%24.1%

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    Financials

    $ Mil | FY: 12/312026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q12024Q42024Q32024Q22024Q12023Q42023Q3
    Period End6/30/20263/31/202612/31/20259/30/20256/30/20253/31/202512/31/20249/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
    Filing Date8/7/20265/8/20263/16/202611/7/20258/8/20255/8/20253/10/202511/8/20248/7/20245/7/20243/11/202411/7/2023
    Key Financials Quarterly            
    Total Revenue505142383836343736332927
    Net Income222218171716161717151111
    EPS0.770.780.690.680.660.640.640.660.670.580.450.45
    Key Financials TTM            
    Total Revenue TTM180168153146145143140135125118118115
    Net Income TTM807569676666656054515250
    Growth Rates Quarterly            
    Total Revenue Growth31.3%41.2%22.7%2.9%4.5%10.3%15.9%37.6%22.3%0.9%9.7%-23.2%
    Net Income Growth31.5%36.9%11.7%3.4%-0.7%11.4%43.1%46.1%29.2%-7.0%11.5%-32.4%
    Margins Quarterly            
    Net Income Margin44.4%43.9%43.7%45.5%44.4%45.3%48.0%45.3%46.7%44.8%38.9%42.6%
    Cash & Debt            
    Total Cash272392378227286288254297343272161297
    Total Debt389440525433433433383382383358334333
    Net Debt / (Cash)1174714820614714512985408617336
    Cash Flows Quarterly            
    FCF from Operations2546-516141219-111936-818
    Cash Flows TTM            
    FCF from Operations TTM827238623439643665938281
    Returns to Shareholders Quarterly            
    Dividends876766655555
    Share Repurchases-043-00-0-0-00-011
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Quarterly            
    ROIC35.0%48.6%25.1%26.5%33.1%31.9%33.8%46.3%61.4%37.2%18.8%40.9%
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) TTM            
    ROIC TTM31.5%40.6%23.7%25.5%32.5%32.4%33.6%41.3%49.2%32.1%21.4%45.1%

    Segment Financials

    Revenue by Segment
    $ Mil20252024202320222021
    Single Segment153140118135135
    Total153140118135135


    Price Behavior

    Price Behavior
    Market Price$35.43 
    Market Cap ($ Bil)1.0 
    First Trading Date07/05/2019 
    Distance from 52W High-3.6% 
       50 Days200 Days
    DMA Price$35.10$32.17
    DMA Trenddownup
    Distance from DMA0.9%10.1%
     3M1YR
    Volatility19.9%23.3%
    Downside Capture29.8030.11
    Upside Capture6.1964.83
    Correlation (S&P 500)9.2%20.5%
    MCBS Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

     1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
    Beta0.490.390.280.290.380.81
    Up Beta-1.420.450.280.130.440.81
    Down Beta1.330.55-0.02-0.330.190.74
    Up Capture51%22%22%60%43%68%
    Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
    Stock +ve Days10193268132386
    Down Capture83%61%51%39%39%93%
    Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
    Stock -ve Days12233258117357

    [1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
    Based On 1-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with MCBS
    MCBS40.2%23.3%1.37-
    Sector ETF (XLF)8.8%14.5%0.3543.6%
    Equity (SPY)14.8%12.7%0.8018.3%
    Gold (GLD)-2.2%28.4%-0.09-9.4%
    Commodities (DBC)52.1%20.7%1.91-26.9%
    Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%13.9%0.0839.9%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-22.4%43.4%-0.472.2%

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    Based On 5-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with MCBS
    MCBS14.3%32.0%0.46-
    Sector ETF (XLF)9.6%18.3%0.3858.5%
    Equity (SPY)13.0%17.1%0.5745.2%
    Gold (GLD)17.1%18.9%0.72-4.5%
    Commodities (DBC)9.3%19.5%0.36-0.0%
    Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0547.2%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.0%51.7%0.3318.7%

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    Based On 10-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with MCBS
    MCBS12.9%38.5%0.56-
    Sector ETF (XLF)13.3%22.1%0.5461.4%
    Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7350.1%
    Gold (GLD)11.9%16.4%0.59-3.7%
    Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3712.1%
    Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2151.3%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.0%66.2%1.0319.1%

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    Short Interest

    Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
    Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.8 Mil
    Short Interest: % Change Since 91520262.0%
    Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
    Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.2 days
    Basic Shares Quantity28.7 Mil
    Short % of Basic Shares2.9%

    Returns Analyses

    Earnings Returns History

    Updated 8/26/2026
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    7/24/2026-5.2%-2.5%-2.1%
    4/24/20263.7%3.9%5.6%
    1/30/20262.8%10.2%4.7%
    10/17/20252.2%1.9%1.3%
    7/18/2025-0.1%1.1%-2.9%
    4/18/20251.9%2.3%8.3%
    1/21/20252.1%-0.2%-1.0%
    10/18/2024-2.0%-7.0%5.4%
    ...
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive151512
    # Negative9912
    Median Positive2.1%3.9%6.9%
    Median Negative-2.0%-4.7%-1.8%
    Max Positive4.7%11.2%25.2%
    Max Negative-5.2%-7.0%-10.2%
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    7/24/2026-5.2%-2.5%-2.1%
    4/24/20263.7%3.9%5.6%
    1/30/20262.8%10.2%4.7%
    10/17/20252.2%1.9%1.3%
    7/18/2025-0.1%1.1%-2.9%
    4/18/20251.9%2.3%8.3%
    1/21/20252.1%-0.2%-1.0%
    10/18/2024-2.0%-7.0%5.4%
    7/19/20243.3%7.2%-2.3%
    4/19/20244.7%5.3%15.1%
    1/23/2024-3.6%3.1%-2.4%
    10/20/2023-0.8%2.4%10.5%
    7/21/20230.0%5.7%-0.8%
    4/21/20230.4%-0.1%-0.1%
    1/23/2023-3.0%-5.0%-1.4%
    10/21/20221.7%0.8%4.2%
    7/22/20221.0%0.8%3.9%
    4/22/2022-1.4%-5.8%-10.2%
    1/24/20220.6%-2.1%-7.4%
    10/22/20213.5%6.3%25.2%
    7/23/20211.3%11.2%16.5%
    4/23/20214.4%8.1%15.2%
    1/22/2021-1.2%-5.3%-1.2%
    10/23/2020-2.8%-4.7%-0.7%
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive151512
    # Negative9912
    Median Positive2.1%3.9%6.9%
    Median Negative-2.0%-4.7%-1.8%
    Max Positive4.7%11.2%25.2%
    Max Negative-5.2%-7.0%-10.2%

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    06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
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    12/31/202303/11/202410-K
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