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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 35%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -3.3%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.6%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 138%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 123%
  
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 35%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 138%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 123%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -3.3%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.6%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

QCRH Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points explaining the 10.5% stock movement for QCR Holdings (QCRH) from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025: 1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Performance. QCR Holdings, Inc. announced record quarterly net income of $36.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, which were released on October 22, 2025. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.17, significantly surpassing the forecasted $1.75 by 24%, and revenue of $101.45 million, exceeding expectations of $98.36 million. This positive earnings surprise led to a 4.21% increase in the stock price in pre-market trading following the announcement.

2. Positive Analyst Ratings and Raised Price Targets. Throughout the period, QCRH received favorable attention from analysts. As of November 24, 2025, four analysts maintained a consensus "Buy" rating for QCR Holdings, with a price target of $90.00. Notably, in late October 2025, firms like Piper Sandler, Zacks Research, and Raymond James Financial either raised their price objectives or reiterated "Buy" or "Outperform" ratings, signaling strong analyst confidence in the company's future performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
QCRH Return-9%42%-11%18%39%4%96%
Peers Return-2%12%-18%18%1%19%28%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
QCRH Win Rate50%67%42%58%67%40% 
Peers Win Rate22%25%28%35%27%51% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
QCRH Max Drawdown-48%-3%-15%-26%-8%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-2%-23%-16%-10%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventQCRHS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-41.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven71.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven434 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-47.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven91.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven336 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-38.5%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven62.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven905 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-58.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven143.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1435 days1480 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU


In The Past

QCR's stock fell -41.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/18/2022. A -41.8% loss requires a 71.8% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to QCRH. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.4%3.4%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
9.5%9.5%0.0%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.1%0.1%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.1%-0.1%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-7.7%-7.7%-11.0%
QCRH_12312024_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%12312024QCRHQCRQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-12.6%3.9%-21.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.4%3.4%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
9.5%9.5%0.0%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.1%0.1%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.1%-0.1%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-7.7%-7.7%-11.0%
QCRH_12312024_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%12312024QCRHQCRQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-12.6%3.9%-21.1%

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Peer Comparisons for QCR

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Financials

QCRHNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameQCR NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Price86.5811.3121.9516.4715.0917.4416.95
Mkt Cap1.50.30.2--84.20.9
Rev LTM3302696090268,967180
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM405-52020-843,65712
FCF 3Y Avg276-22916-52,31716
CFO LTM454-51920-443,94112
CFO 3Y Avg308-22818-52,50618

Growth & Margins

QCRHNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameQCR NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Rev Chg LTM-4.4%21.8%13.1%-2.1%23.7%13.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.0%31.6%-2.3%-0.0%70.1%5.0%
Rev Chg Q-3.6%20.7%19.4%-16.5%20.4%19.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.9%4.7%4.6%-4.0%5.0%4.6%
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM137.8%-193.4%33.7%-4.2%17.4%44.0%25.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg92.1%-91.8%31.7%-19.2%37.8%31.7%
FCF/Rev LTM122.8%-193.4%33.0%-8.3%15.3%40.8%24.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg82.5%-91.9%27.6%-17.8%34.9%27.6%

Valuation

QCRHNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameQCR NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Cap1.50.30.2--84.20.9
P/S3.51.12.7--7.43.1
P/EBIT-------
P/E10.24.911.6--28.810.9
P/CFO2.5-0.67.9--16.85.2
Total Yield10.2%20.2%13.5%--3.5%11.9%
Dividend Yield0.4%0.0%4.9%--0.0%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg27.5%-76.1%9.6%--4.3%6.9%
D/E0.42.60.2--0.00.3
Net D/E0.21.8-4.5---0.4-0.1

Returns

QCRHNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameQCR NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
1M Rtn15.0%9.4%5.5%7.2%7.0%8.1%7.6%
3M Rtn11.1%-6.0%13.0%9.1%13.4%17.0%12.0%
6M Rtn31.5%10.7%29.3%--46.1%30.4%
12M Rtn-4.1%-14.3%32.6%--49.4%14.2%
3Y Rtn66.8%-24.8%8.7%--291.0%37.8%
1M Excs Rtn15.0%9.4%5.5%7.2%7.1%8.2%7.7%
3M Excs Rtn4.6%-12.1%4.9%1.3%9.3%11.9%4.7%
6M Excs Rtn16.8%-4.0%14.6%--31.3%15.7%
12M Excs Rtn-19.3%-30.2%21.1%--25.6%0.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-3.3%-94.1%-60.5%--240.5%-31.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT)16111812912597
All Other127120119239
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT)8587899287
Guaranty Bank (GB)757238  
Community State Bank (CSB)4946445042
Intercompany Eliminations-142-132-119-0-2
Springfield First Community Bank (SFCB)   4232
Total354312301312295


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
All Other11610099-19-11
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT)7254553428
Guaranty Bank (GB)252415  
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT)2234352222
Community State Bank (CSB)1817131111
Intercompany Eliminations-140-130-118  
Springfield First Community Bank (SFCB)   138
Total11499996157


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT)2,4492,3122,1422,1541,682
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT)2,4192,1862,0301,9581,572
Guaranty Bank (GB)2,2812,146883  
Community State Bank (CSB)1,4261,2981,1691,004854
All Other1,2141,086845134117
Intercompany Eliminations-1,251-1,079-973-325-65
Springfield First Community Bank (SFCB)   780749
Total8,5397,9496,0965,7054,909


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity317,872
Short Interest: % Change Since 1031202510.5%
Average Daily Volume85,881
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.70
Basic Shares Quantity16,928,542
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025509202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024228202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241108202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023229202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022301202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221108202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022808202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022509202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021311202210-K 12/31/2021
93020211105202110-Q 9/30/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0HELLING LARRY JCEO, QCRH & CRBT4282025Buy64.531,00064,5282,598,146Form
1Klein James D.President, CRBT3172025Sell73.4063046,24231,415Form
2Lee Nicole AEVP, Chief HR Officer2062025Buy78.471,09485,841147,593Form