Simmons First National Price Target Raised to $23 Amid Financial Strategy Update.

DA Davidson raised Simmons First National's (SFNC) price target to $23, up from $21, while maintaining a Neutral rating. The company's new balance sheet strategy is expected to enhance its return on assets to over 1% and return on tangible common equity to 14% by 2026. Analysts' one-year price targets range from $21 to $25, with an average of $22.40, implying a 13.65% upside from the current price of $19.71.

DA Davidson has increased the price target for Simmons First National (SFNC) to $23, up from the previous target of $21, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The company's recent announcement regarding a significant shift in its balance sheet strategy is expected to enhance its return on assets to over 1% and return on tangible common equity to 14% by the year 2026, as noted by the analyst [1].

Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 5 analysts, the average target price for Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) is $22.40 with a high estimate of $25.00 and a low estimate of $21.00. The average target implies an upside of 13.65% from the current price of $19.71. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) Forecast page [1].

Based on the consensus recommendation from 6 brokerage firms, Simmons First National Corp's (SFNC) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.7, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell [1].

Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) in one year is $22.39, suggesting an upside of 13.6% from the current price of $19.71. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Simmons First National Corp (SFNC) Summary page [1].

Investing.com reported that DA Davidson raised its price target on Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) to $21.00 from $19.00 on Monday, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The $2.53 billion market cap bank currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.53 and offers a 4.24% dividend yield, having maintained dividend payments for an impressive 52 consecutive years [2].

Simmons First National Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, which surpassed analysts’ expectations of $0.39. However, the company experienced a slight revenue miss, with actual revenue reaching $214.2 million against the forecasted $217.01 million. This mixed performance was driven by net interest income and margin expansion, despite challenges in competitive loan pricing and elevated payoffs in the construction sector [2].

The company emphasized its ongoing efforts in strategic loan repricing and remixing, which contributed to the positive earnings outcome. Additionally, Simmons First National continues to invest in talent and technology, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and maintain its competitive edge. The firm remains optimistic about future performance, with expectations for continued net interest margin expansion [2].

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2997333/sfnc-stock-price-target-raised-amid-financial-strategy-update-sfnc-stock-news
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/simmons-first-national-price-target-raised-to-21-from-19-at-da-davidson-93CH-4143844