Horizon Bancorp: Earnings Catalysts Include Rate Cuts, Buy

  • Horizon Bancorp's biggest loan growth catalyst is Indiana's strengthening economy. Headwinds include scheduled runoffs in the auto portfolio and Michigan's struggling economy. HBNC's net interest margin is inversely proportional to the Fed funds rate; hence, it will benefit from upcoming rate cuts. I'm now expecting an EPS of $1.87 for 2025.