ESQ
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC
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Esquire Financial (ESQ) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$130.95
-0.89 (-0.68%)
▼
5d:
+2.82%
30d:
+8.96%
90d:
-0.52%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (27%)
Quality Score
40/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$118.00 – $128.27
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
14.6x
FAIR
vs 14.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$142.67
+8.2% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$122.75 / $134.50
Trend: Sideways
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$228.91
Based on 12.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$142.13
7.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ESQ is currently trading at $130.95, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $118.00 to $128.27. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.6) is in line with its historical norms (14.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.7% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ESQ is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $134.50. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ESQ scores 22/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ESQ is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $134.50. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ESQ scores 22/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$118.00 -
$128.27
Company Quality Score
40/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
27.1%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$118.00 -
$128.27
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support Level
$122.75
Resistance Level
$134.50
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (22/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($142.67)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.7% growth with 66.4% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.58
Wall Street Target
$142.67
(+8.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
66.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.1%
Profit Margin
32.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.7% premium
PE vs Historical
14.6 vs 14.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$132.76
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$133.69
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$134.63
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→14)
PE COMPRESSION
$132.05
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 20.5%)
$314.01
(+138%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.6, Growth: 20.5%)
$230.51
(+75%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.4, Growth: 20.5%)
$195.93
(+49%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.13 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.03
Bull Case
$220.12
(+67%)
Analyst growth 50.0%, PE expands to 24.3
Base Case
$200.11
(+52%)
Market implied 50.0%, PE stable at 22.1
Bear Case
$90.73
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bullish
3 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
2
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Oct 27, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Esquire Financial Holdings reported a successful Q3 2026 with the closure of its Signature Bank merger, showcasing earnings and revenue beats. The merger has begun to diversify the balance sheet and expand earnings for 2027.
Key Retail Themes:
Merger integration
Balance sheet diversification
Earnings expansion
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Last updated: November 11, 2026 11:03 AM ET
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