Pinnacle Financial's 320th-Ranked Trading Volume Sparks Insider Buys and Mixed Analyst Outlooks Amid 30% Six-Month Slide

Pinnacle Financial (PNFP) rose 1.47% on August 4, 2025, with a trading volume of $340 million, ranking 320th in market activity. The stock has declined nearly 30% over six months, trading near oversold levels according to technical analysis.

Two board members, G. Kennedy Thompson and Thomas C. Farnsworth III, acquired shares totaling $856,500 and $84,939, respectively, on August 1. Thompson’s purchase included 10,000 shares at $85.65, while Farnsworth bought 1,000 shares at $84.9395. Post-transaction, Thompson directly owns 28,372 shares, and Farnsworth holds 28,277 shares, with both maintaining indirect holdings through depositary shares.

Analyst ratings remain mixed following Pinnacle’s recent earnings report, which exceeded expectations due to higher fees, net interest income, and reduced provisions. Citi raised its price target to $140, citing strong loan growth and hiring trends, while Piper Sandler maintained a Neutral rating at $110. Conversely, Stephens downgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Overweight, lowering its target to $104 amid concerns over the pending Synovus acquisition. Fitch affirmed Pinnacle’s ratings but revised its outlook to negative post-acquisition announcement.

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