FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW)

Q: What's priced into FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) stock?

FSBW is described as cheap versus peers, while the expectations gap is negative, suggesting expectations are not especially demanding. The priced-in assessment says the setup is justified, with low fragility rather than a broad combination of expensive valuation and weak execution.

Q: What does the FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) outlook hinge on?

The thesis depends on completing integration of Pacific West Bank and sustaining earnings and capital returns despite recent weaker momentum. A guidance cut or falling interest rates would be negative factors for the near-term setup, while continued earnings strength from sector peers could support sector momentum. The CEO transition adds uncertainty, but the evidence provided does not explain its likely effect.

NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-10-23

$43.88-1.06%

Close 2026-10-23 · 1-day change

Investment OutlookAs of Oct 24, 2026

What could strengthen or challenge FS Bancorp, Inc.’s outlook?

The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.

Higher potential upsideImproving expectations

Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days

Comparable estimates unavailable

+10% or more+5%0%−5%−10% or less

A matching fiscal period and sufficient coverage are required.

Higher risk of downsideWeakening expectations

One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.

How this is measured

The calculation requires same-period, same-provider snapshots, positive EPS, at least five analysts and a baseline within three days of the requested lookback.

Measure / period	Management expectations	Analyst expectations
Quarter ending 2026-12-30
Revenue	—	42.75M
EPS	—	1.07
Quarter ending 2027-03-31
Revenue	—	42M
EPS	—	1.057
Annual ending 2026-12-31
Revenue	—	160.8M
EPS	—	4.257
Annual ending 2027-12-31
Revenue	—	174.15M
EPS	—	4.567

Management figures unavailable.

What the Thesis Depends On

4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.

Key Factor	Why It Matters	Current Status	Break Condition	Latest Evidence
Maintain regular quarterly cash dividend of at least $0.29 per share	It pays steady dividends of about $0.29 per share quarterly.	Intact	dividend cut below $0.29 per share	Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Source date unavailableLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
Earnings per share growth	Analysts expect earnings per share to rise from $4.51 in 2026 to $5.13 in 2027.	Broken	EPS falls below $4.51 in FY26 or fails to grow in FY27	Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Source date unavailableLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
Revenue growth driven by Pacific West Bancorp acquisition	FS Bancorp grows by integrating Pacific West Bancorp, expanding its market.	Broken	revenue growth falls below 0% in FY27	Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Source date unavailableLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
Maintain valuation discount relative to peer median P/E	A supporting condition in FS Bancorp, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is P/E ratio <= 11.98 (peer median).	Intact	P/E ratio rises above peer median of 11.98	P/E (TTM): 11.86x As of 2026-10-23; trailing twelve months. The target timing and basis require a separate assessment. Market data as of Oct 23, 202611.8595 ratio · calculatedLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · TTM valuation Period ending Oct 23, 2026 Source: mart.stock_valuation_daily. Reference: FSBW:2026-10-23. Source status: canonical calculation. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.

Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.

Incoming Evidence

Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above

Expectations trend

Same fiscal period

FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp

FY2027 EPS: comparable history unavailable.

FY2027 revenue: comparable history unavailable.

Exact estimates & source dates

One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.

FY2027 estimate observations · fmp
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Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.

Compare required revenue and earnings

Analyst view

Monthly observations

Buy / Strong BuyHoldSell / Strong Sell

Exact monthly counts

Monthly rating snapshots · fmp. Missing snapshots are not zero.
Date	Buy*	Hold
2026-05-01	1	2
2026-06-01	1	2
2026-07-01	1	3
2026-08-01	0	3
2026-09-01	0	3
2026-10-01	0	3

*Buy includes Strong Buy; Sell includes Strong Sell. Monthly counts describe the analyst mix, not the firms behind each recent action.

Latest: 0 Buy / Strong Buy · 3 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell

0 upgrades0 downgrades0 maintains

Recent actions · Sep 25–Oct 24 · 0 recorded

Price-target changes

30 days

Individual price-target observations are unavailable.

0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior

How this is measured

Sep 25, 2026–Oct 24, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.

Outlook in Brief

The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next

What's improving

No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.

Still unresolved / key risks

Maintain regular quarterly cash dividend of at least $0.29 per shareDirect metric needs a verified mapping
Earnings per share growthPublished status: Broken
Revenue growth driven by Pacific West Bancorp acquisitionPublished status: Broken
Maintain valuation discount relative to peer median P/EP/E (TTM): 11.86x

Next proof point

Next earnings date unavailable

Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.

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Bottom line

4 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.

The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.

Historical risk context

Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios

Price sensitivity

0.8%Typical daily move · historical

Downside history

-15.0%Maximum drawdown · trailing year

Read detailed Outlook Company context, assumptions & risks

FS Bancorp, Inc. outlook in detail

The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.

Updated Oct 24, 2026

What kind of bet this is

This is a smaller-cap financial company with a value-oriented profile, rather than a clear growth or turnaround story. The long-term thesis is in a watch state: earnings quality is neutral, management execution is volatile, and recent performance trails its industry group.

What's priced into FS Bancorp, Inc.

FSBW is described as cheap versus peers, while the expectations gap is negative, suggesting expectations are not especially demanding. The priced-in assessment says the setup is justified, with low fragility rather than a broad combination of expensive valuation and weak execution.

What the fundamentals likely do

Near term, consecutive earnings misses and a 43% estimated miss probability make the next earnings report an important risk point. Net income was nearly unchanged between the first and second quarters of 2026, while management declared the same quarterly dividend in both periods and reported share repurchases in the second quarter. Over the multi-year view, the Pacific West Bank acquisition may add to the business, but evidence of integration and its financial contribution is not yet available.

What FS Bancorp, Inc. hinges on