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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Park National (PRK) Q3 Earnings

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Park National (PRK - Free Report) reported $177.38 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 25.3%. EPS of $3.37 for the same period compares to $2.87 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $176.18 million, representing a surprise of +0.69%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.81%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.31.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Park National performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Interest Margin: 4.8% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 4.8%.
  • Efficiency ratio: 60.3% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 54.2%.
  • Total Non Interest Income: $36.64 million compared to the $35.65 million average estimate based on three analysts.
  • Net Interest Income: $140.74 million versus $140.71 million estimated by two analysts on average.

View all Key Company Metrics for Park National here>>>

Shares of Park National have returned +0.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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