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Simmons First National (SFNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$22.23 -0.35 (-1.55%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

About Simmons First National Stock (NASDAQ:SFNC)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$22.17
$22.70
50-Day Range
$22.23
$24.12
52-Week Range
$17.00
$24.32
Volume
1.06 million shs
Average Volume
1.09 million shs
Market Capitalization
$3.21 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.87%
Price Target
$24.50
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Through its primary operating subsidiary, Simmons Bank, the company maintains a network of more than 200 branches across Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Simmons First National offers a full suite of financial services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients, emphasizing relationship-driven community banking.

The company’s core business activities span deposit-taking, lending and payment services. Products include checking, savings and money market accounts; consumer and commercial loans; mortgage origination and servicing; and treasury management solutions. Simmons Bank also provides trust and wealth management services, investment products and insurance solutions, aiming to deliver comprehensive financial strategies through a combination of in-branch support and digital platforms.

Founded in 1903 by John Franklin Simmons, the firm has pursued steady growth through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions of regional financial institutions. Key deals over the decades have extended its market presence beyond Arkansas into neighboring states, allowing the company to diversify its revenue streams while preserving its community-focused culture.

Under experienced executive leadership, Simmons First National remains committed to balancing traditional banking values with innovation in technology and risk management. The company continues to invest in digital enhancements, expand its commercial banking capabilities and strengthen ties with the local communities it serves.

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Simmons First National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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74th Percentile Overall Score

SFNC MarketRank™: 

Simmons First National scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 420th out of 852 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Simmons First National has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Simmons First National has a consensus price target of $24.50, representing about 10.2% upside from its current price of $22.23.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Simmons First National has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Simmons First National's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Simmons First National are expected to grow by 7.32% in the coming year, from $2.05 to $2.20 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Simmons First National is -8.79, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Simmons First National is -8.79, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Simmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.92. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Simmons First National's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.18% of the float of Simmons First National has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Simmons First National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.71.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Simmons First National has recently increased by 3.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Simmons First National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.81%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Simmons First National has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Simmons First National will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.09% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Simmons First National's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Simmons First National has a news sentiment score of 1.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 1 people have added Simmons First National to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Simmons First National insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.77% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    27.58% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Simmons First National's insider trading history.
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SFNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Simmons First National's stock was trading at $18.85 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, SFNC shares have increased by 17.9% and is now trading at $22.23.

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 16th. The bank reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.03. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 16.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Simmons First National shares split before market open on Friday, February 9th 2018.The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 18th 2018. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Thursday, February 8th 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Simmons First National's Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, February 17th 2026, which authorizes the company to repurchase $175,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 5.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Top institutional investors of Simmons First National include Wellington Management Group LLP (4.56%), California State Teachers Retirement System (2.58%), Corient Private Wealth LP (0.10%) and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.10%). Insiders that own company stock include George Makris Jr, Marty Casteel, Robert A Fehlman, Steven A Cosse, Stephen C Massanelli, Robert L Shoptaw, David W Garner, George A Makris III, Jerry Hunter, Russell William Teubner, Julie L Stackhouse, Steenberg Christopher J Van and Charles Daniel Hobbs.
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Shares of SFNC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Simmons First National investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

Record date for 7/1 Dividend
6/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend
6/15/2026
Dividend Payable
7/01/2026
Last Earnings
7/16/2026
Today
9/01/2026
Record date for 10/1 Dividend
9/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend
9/15/2026
Dividend Payable
10/01/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/15/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Finance
Industry
Banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SFNC
CIK
90498
Employees
2,917
Year Founded
1903

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$25.00
Low Price Target
$23.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+10.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($2.53)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
10.84
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$397.55 million
Net Margins
-24.64%
Pretax Margin
-32.43%
Return on Equity
8.32%
Return on Assets
1.16%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.36
Current Ratio
0.93
Quick Ratio
0.92

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.43 billion
Price / Sales
2.25
Cash Flow
$1.95 per share
Price / Cash Flow
11.42
Book Value
$24.09 per share
Price / Book
0.92

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
144,510,000
Free Float
143,401,000
Market Cap
$3.21 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.89

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This page (NASDAQ:SFNC) was last updated on 9/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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