Fulton Financial Corp Shares Surge 3% Amid Strong Analyst Consensus

Fulton Financial Corp (FULT) shares surged 3% on July 17, reaching an intraday high of $19.75. The stock is 12.98% below its 52-week high and 36.61% above its 52-week low. Based on analyst estimates, the average target price is $20.60, indicating a potential upside of 5.26% from the current price. The estimated GF Value for Fulton Financial Corp in one year is $14.91, suggesting a downside of 23.81% from the current price.

Fulton Financial Corp (FULT) shares surged 3% on July 17, reaching an intraday high of $19.75. The stock is currently trading 12.98% below its 52-week high of $22.49 and 36.61% above its 52-week low of $14.33. Analysts have set an average target price of $20.60, indicating a potential upside of 5.26% from the current price. Additionally, the estimated GF Value for Fulton Financial Corp in one year is $14.91, suggesting a downside of 23.81% from the current price [1].

Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective for FULT from $21.00 to $22.00, pointing to a potential upside of 15.79% from the stock's previous close [1]. This upward revision follows similar neutral ratings from Piper Sandler and Jefferies Financial Group, while DA Davidson reaffirmed a $20.00 price target [1].

Fulton Financial reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.12 [1]. The bank's net margin was 17.00% and return on equity was 12.75%. Revenue for the quarter was $328.45 million, compared to analysts' expectations of $320.47 million [1]. Analysts expect Fulton Financial to post 1.91 EPS for the current fiscal year [1].

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings in FULT. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its holdings by 6.3% in the 4th quarter, while Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc., Silver Oak Securities Incorporated, and New York State Teachers Retirement System also increased their stakes in the company [1]. Institutional investors now own 72.02% of the stock [1].

Fulton Financial operates as a financial holding company providing consumer and commercial banking products and services in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. The company accepts various checking accounts, savings deposit products, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts [1].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/fulton-financial-nasdaqfult-price-target-raised-to-2200-2025-07-17/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/q3-earnings-forecast-for-fult-issued-by-da-davidson-2025-07-18/