Today, "CBU stock price" hovered between $51.20 and $51.75, reflecting investor confidence in regional banking stability. Market watchers expect a bullish trend in Q3, driven by steady loan growth and a robust credit portfolio. Moreover, a Zacks Rank of 1 for Community Financial is a more conclusive indication of a potential trend reversal, as the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator that helps investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. Community Financial System ( NYSE:CBU - Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The bank reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.03 by ($0.06). The business had revenue of $199.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $201.93 million. Community Financial System had a net margin of 19.91% and a return on equity of 10.71%. Community Financial System's quarterly revenue was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Community Financial System, Inc. will post 4.18 EPS for the current fiscal year. Following stronger-than-expected macroeconomic data, "CBU stock price" gained 0.36% to $51.