Old Second Bancorp Inc

StockStory identifies Axos Financial and Old Second Bancorp as bank stocks to consider, while warning against Byline Bancorp. Axos Financial posted 18.6% annual net interest income growth over five years and a 4.8% net interest margin, with earnings per share compounding at 18.1% annually. Old Second Bancorp achieved 21.5% annual revenue growth and 27.4% annual net interest income growth over five years, alongside a 4.9% net interest margin. Byline Bancorp saw 7.1% annual revenue growth over two years, below the typical banking company, with estimated net interest income growth of 3% for the next 12 months and earnings per share growth trailing revenue gains.

StockStory identifies PJT Partners and Old Second Bancorp as growth stocks with expanding competitive advantages, while DHT Holdings faces challenges. PJT posted 18.7% annual revenue growth over two years and a 27.5% return on equity. Old Second Bancorp achieved 21.5% annual revenue growth over five years and a 4.9% net interest margin. DHT Holdings saw flat sales over five years and a low gross margin of 33.5%.

StockStory highlights Old Second Bancorp as a momentum stock worth buying while recommending investors avoid Ziff Davis and MetLife. Old Second Bancorp posted annual revenue growth of 21.5% over the past five years and a best-in-class net interest margin of 4.9%, supported by 27.4% annual net interest income growth. Ziff Davis saw flat sales over five years, a 9.2 percentage point drop in adjusted operating margin, and a 7% annual decline in earnings per share. MetLife's net premiums earned grew only 2.7% annually over five years, earnings per share rose 10.8% annually over two years but lagged peers, and book value per share fell 10.8% annually over five years.