Bank7 Corp. (BSVN) is gearing up to report fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Thursday, Jan. 15, and Wall Street's most accurate forecasters have been busy updating their expectations for the Oklahoma-based bank.

Analysts are projecting earnings of $1.05 per share for the quarter, which would mark a decline from the $1.16 per share Bank7 delivered in the same period last year. On the revenue front, the consensus estimate sits at $24.1 million, essentially flat compared to the $24.14 million reported a year ago.

The bank showed some strength in its most recent report, posting better-than-expected third-quarter results back on Oct. 15. That performance gave investors something to cheer about, though shares have since cooled off a bit.

Bank7 stock fell 0.9% on Tuesday, closing at $42.40.

Looking at what the top-rated analysts are saying, there's been some recent movement worth noting. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Woody Lay, who has a 51% accuracy rate, maintained his Outperform rating on Oct. 16 but trimmed his price target slightly from $54 to $53. Meanwhile, Piper Sandler analyst Nathan Race, sporting a considerably higher 79% accuracy rate, kept an Overweight rating on the stock back in July and actually raised his price target from $50.50 to $55.

The mixed signals from analysts reflect the challenging environment regional banks are navigating. While Bank7 has demonstrated resilience with its third-quarter beat, the year-over-year earnings decline analysts are expecting shows the pressure these institutions face from interest rate dynamics and economic uncertainty.

For investors keeping tabs on BSVN, Thursday's earnings release will offer fresh insight into whether the bank can maintain its momentum or if the projected earnings decline signals tougher times ahead. With price targets ranging from $53 to $55, analysts clearly see upside potential from current levels, though the variation in their track records suggests weighing those opinions carefully.