Camden National Corporation: Quality Comes At A Price
Camden National Corporation (CAC) demonstrates improved earnings quality, with Q2 2026 EPS of $1.35, exceeding expectations and reflecting robust operational enhancements. Loan portfolio is balanced between commercial and consumer, with residential real estate exposure at 47.3% and HELOC balances expanding 23% year-over-year. Valuation is elevated at 1.78x TBV, but strong asset quality, efficiency, and PEG ratio below 0.5 justify a Buy rating despite muted loan growth.