F.N.B. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains Outperform rating, raises PT to $18.5.

F.N.B. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains Outperform rating, raises PT to $18.5.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) has upgraded its rating on F.N.B. (NYSE:FNB) from "market perform" to "outperform," and increased its price target from $16.50 to $18.50. The analyst firm released this update on July 11, 2025 [3].

F.N.B. is a regional bank based in Texas that offers a range of commercial banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, automated teller machines, and trust and wealth management services. The stock has seen significant price movements in recent months, with analysts weighing in on its potential.

On July 5, 2025, Wall Street Zen downgraded F.N.B. from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating, while DA Davidson reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $19.00 price objective on the same day [3]. Truist Financial also raised its price target to $17.50 on July 11, 2025 [3].

Despite the mixed signals from other analysts, KBW's upgrade and price target increase reflect a bullish outlook on F.N.B.'s prospects. The bank reported earnings of $0.47 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, beating analysts' expectations of $0.45 per share [3]. Additionally, F.N.B. has a strong balance sheet with a return on equity of 14.89% and a net margin of 31.01% [3].

Investors should closely monitor F.N.B.'s performance and stay informed about any future updates from KBW and other analysts to make informed investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/all-access/analyst-rankings/432/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/first-financial-bankshares-nasdaqffin-price-target-raised-to-3800-2025-07-18/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/fnb-nysefnb-price-target-raised-to-1750-2025-07-11/