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

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.82 to $21.39
• 50-Day Range: $18.71 to $21.16
• 52-Week Range: $17.20 to $25.95
• Volume: 516,184 shs
• Average Volume: 785,639 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.02 billion
• P/E Ratio: 16.44
• Dividend Yield: 4.07%
• Price Target: $22.75
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Simmons First National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Simmons First National scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 68th out of 918 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Simmons First National has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Simmons First National is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Simmons First National has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.04%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Simmons First National are expected to grow by 9.04% in the coming year, from $1.66 to $1.81 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 16.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 278.13.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 16.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 232.53.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Simmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.53% of the outstanding shares of Simmons First National have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Simmons First National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Simmons First National has recently increased by 0.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Simmons First National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.07%, 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 Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Simmons First National is 66.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Simmons First National will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.96% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.77

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.53% of the outstanding shares of Simmons First National have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Simmons First National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Simmons First National has recently increased by 0.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.31

News Sentiment

Simmons First National has a news sentiment score of 1.31. 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 0.97 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 5 people have searched for SFNC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Simmons First National to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -92% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Simmons First National insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $1,865,332.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.44% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

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

SFNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SFNC shares performed this year?

Simmons First National's stock was trading at $22.18 at the start of the year. Since then, SFNC shares have decreased by 5.9% and is now trading at $20.88.

How were Simmons First National's earnings last quarter?

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 17th. The bank reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.04. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Simmons First National's stock split?

Shares of Simmons First National split before market open on Friday, February 9th 2018.The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 18th 2018. The newly issued shares were payable 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.

Who are Simmons First National's major shareholders?

Simmons First National's top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (4.20%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.63%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.58%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.16%). Insiders that own company stock include George Makris Jr, Marty Casteel, Robert A Fehlman, Dean O Bass, Steven A Cosse, Stephen C Massanelli, Robert L Shoptaw, David W Garner, George A Makris III, Edward Drilling, Eugene Hunt, Jerry Hunter, Russell William Teubner, Julie L Stackhouse, Steenberg Christopher J Van and Charles Daniel Hobbs.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Simmons First National?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Simmons First National own?

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: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/17/2025
• Today: 9/07/2025
• Record date for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/17/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - SOUTHEAST
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SFNC
• CIK: 90498
• Web: www.simmonsbank.com
• Phone: (870) 541-1000
• Fax: 870-541-1067
• Employees: 2,946
• Year Founded: 1903

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Simmons First National: $22.75
• High Price Target: $25.00
• Low Price Target: $21.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.27
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.58
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $152.69 million
• Net Margins: 11.19%
• Pretax Margin: 12.66%
• Return on Equity: 5.23%
• Return on Assets: 0.69%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.28
• Current Ratio: 0.80
• Quick Ratio: 0.80

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.07
• Cash Flow: $1.92 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.89
• Book Value: $28.10 per share
• Price / Book: 0.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 144,700,000
• Free Float: 142,617,000
• Market Cap: $3.02 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.97