Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM) Announces Earnings Results

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM) (TSE:CM) released its earnings results on Thursday. The bank reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.25, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $6.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.53 billion. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce had a net margin of 15.15% and a return on equity of 15.83%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 15.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.20 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s conference call:

• Management reported a strong quarter with adjusted EPS CAD 2.76 (+25% YoY), revenues of CAD 8.4B (+15%), adjusted net income of CAD 2.7B (+23%), ROE 17.4% and the 10th consecutive quarter of positive operating leverage.
• Revenue growth was broad-based — record results across business units led by Capital Markets (revenues +28%, net income +42%), while Canadian Commercial and Wealth businesses also posted strong volume and fee growth.
• Credit remained generally resilient but showed signs of stress: Q1 provisions of CAD 568M (down QoQ) and allowance coverage of 79 bps, while impaired provisions rose in parts of Commercial Banking and consumer delinquencies/credit-card write-offs increased modestly.
• The bank is accelerating tech and AI investments (revenue, efficiency, risk pillars), citing the Cortex platform which drove a noted 44% conversion uplift on targeted savings/deposit offers and frontline productivity gains.
• Capital management was active and shareholder-friendly — roughly 78% of earnings returned via dividends plus repurchases (8M shares), CET1 at 13.4% and a disclosed ~30 bps CET1 boost expected in Q2 from operational risk-weight changes.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Stock Performance

Shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock traded down $2.77 during trading on Friday, reaching $100.99. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,266,221 shares, compared to its average volume of 969,981. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.04. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $94.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $86.32. The firm has a market cap of $93.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.02. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a one year low of $53.62 and a one year high of $105.00.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 27th will be given a $1.07 dividend. This represents a $4.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 27th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 45.34%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CM has been the subject of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Barclays upgraded Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial started coverage on shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce by 119.7% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 402 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. EFG International AG acquired a new position in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA grew its holdings in shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce by 87.0% during the third quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 860 shares of the bank’s stock worth $69,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce by 2,758.6% in the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 829 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $75,000 after buying an additional 800 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its position in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce by 78.6% during the 4th quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,102 shares of the bank’s stock worth $100,000 after buying an additional 485 shares in the last quarter. 49.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Here are the key news stories impacting Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CIBC reported a very strong Q1: adjusted EPS $2.76 vs. consensus $1.74 and revenue of $6.16B (vs. ~$5.53B est.), with revenue up ~15% YoY — results point to broad-based business-line growth and margin strength, a direct catalyst for upward revisions to earnings and valuation. CIBC Q1 press release/slide deck
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly common dividend of $1.07 per share (annualized yield ~4.2%) with an ex-dividend/record schedule — supports income investors and signals management confidence in cash flow and capital. (Dividend announcement 2/25)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets highlight “record revenue” and stronger profit growth across divisions, reinforcing the beat as not one-off but business-wide momentum that can support higher target prices. CIBC earnings top estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s full earnings presentation is available for review — useful for investors who want detail on segment trends, reserve guidance and capital plans before adjusting models. Q1 earnings call presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/press pieces emphasizing CIBC as an attractive dividend stock and reviews of historical returns provide context for income-focused investors but are less likely to move the stock immediately. Why CIBC is a great dividend stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Look-back pieces on 5‑year returns offer long-term performance context but are unlikely to change near-term trading. 5‑year return analysis

About Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE: CM), commonly known as CIBC, is a major Canadian financial institution headquartered in Toronto. Formed in 1961 through the merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, CIBC is one of Canada’s largest banks and provides a broad range of banking and financial services to retail, small business, commercial and institutional clients.

CIBC’s activities span personal and business banking, wealth management, capital markets and corporate banking.