Avidia Bancorp, Inc.(AVBC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 88 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+15.38% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$23.26
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AVBC

10/28/2026: AVBC (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 88 days. Simulated Profits (15.38%). Updated daily EoD!

Avidia Bancorp, Inc. is a regional bank based in Massachusetts that serves local business and consumer needs while maintaining a specialized digital banking platform. Its primary strengths lie in its deep regional roots and proactive focus on banking-as-a-service (BaaS) partnerships. The main growth story revolves around scaling its digital infrastructure to generate fee-based income. However, the company faces risks from geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and the operational demands of digital compliance. This stock may best suit value-oriented investors who appreciate conservative regional banking business models, provided they monitor the bank's ability to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding its digital initiatives.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is a stable regional entity with limited high-growth explosive potential.
Momentum investorWeak fitRegional bank stocks typically lack the high-volatility momentum profile sought by this investor style.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades based on tangible book value and regional banking multiples.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend suitability depends on specific payout policies which vary for mutual holding structures.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a regulated regional bank, the risk profile is generally more conservative compared to high-growth tech or cyclical stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks can fluctuate based on interest rate forecasts and economic health.
Valuation riskLowValuations are generally tied to stable book value metrics rather than speculative growth.
Competition risk (banking)Medium / highIntense competition for deposits and loans from both large and local players is constant.
Business qualityMediumQuality is supported by solid regional relationships but constrained by geographic concentration.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on bank earnings and regulatory capital requirements.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of digital banking and fintech partnerships is critical for long-term growth.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 45.82%
Avg. Invested days 105
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AVBC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AVBC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 16.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-128.6%), moderate revenue growth (+4.9%), weak profitability (net margin -2.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AVBC's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (16.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AVBC's strongest growth driver at +17.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-128.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 36.7% and approximately 95.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.71% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 6.35%
BlackRock Inc 6.23%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.34%
FJ Capital Management LLC 2.69%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.40%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AVBC generates approximately $556 of gross profit, $-39 of operating income, and $163 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 42.13%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AVBC has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 410.84M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.76
1Y Target Price 26.25
Price to earnings Ratio 15.76
1Y Target Price 26.25
Volume (30-day avg) 127.1K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 14.64 - 23.31
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.64 - 23.31
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.69%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and residential loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank makes the most money by lending money to customers at higher rates than it pays them on their deposits.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, digital banking fees, and treasury management fees.This is extra income generated through services, including technology fees from its digital banking platform.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-22
When After Market
Estimate 0.38
Actual 0.47

Profitability

Profit Margin 24.05%
Operating Margin (TTM) 38.64%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.97%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE 15.76
Forward PE 15.55
Enterprise Value 500.21M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.65
Enterprise Value 500.21M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.78
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 17.74M
Shares Floating 16.91M
Shares Outstanding 17.74M
Shares Floating 16.91M
Percent Insiders 14.71
Percent Institutions 36.73

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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