Lakeland Financial Competitors

Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) and Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Truist Financial has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Lakeland Financial and Truist Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.

Truist Financial has a consensus price target of $53.0833, indicating a potential downside of 11.56%. Given Truist Financial's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Truist Financial is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Dividends

Lakeland Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Lakeland Financial pays out 40.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Truist Financial pays out 41.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lakeland Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Truist Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lakeland Financial and Truist Financial's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Truist Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. Truist Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lakeland Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Lakeland Financial and Truist Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.1% of Truist Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Truist Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lakeland Financial beats Truist Financial on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) and Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Dividends

The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Lakeland Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 40.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lakeland Financial pays out 40.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The PNC Financial Services Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lakeland Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Lakeland Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Lakeland Financial's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. The PNC Financial Services Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lakeland Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.6% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for The PNC Financial Services Group and Lakeland Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The PNC Financial Services Group currently has a consensus price target of $160.1176, indicating a potential downside of 11.15%. Given The PNC Financial Services Group's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe The PNC Financial Services Group is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Risk and Volatility

The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its share price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

The PNC Financial Services Group beats Lakeland Financial on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) and First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Lakeland Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. First Republic Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lakeland Financial pays out 40.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Republic Bank pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lakeland Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Republic Bank has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Lakeland Financial and First Republic Bank, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

First Republic Bank has a consensus price target of $136.1333, indicating a potential downside of 20.76%. Given First Republic Bank's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Republic Bank is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Lakeland Financial and First Republic Bank's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

First Republic Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. Lakeland Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Republic Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of First Republic Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lakeland Financial and First Republic Bank's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

First Republic Bank beats Lakeland Financial on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) and Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Lakeland Financial and Fifth Third Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp has a consensus price target of $34.4605, suggesting a potential downside of 10.35%. Given Fifth Third Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fifth Third Bancorp is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Dividends

Lakeland Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Lakeland Financial pays out 40.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lakeland Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Fifth Third Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lakeland Financial and Fifth Third Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fifth Third Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. Fifth Third Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lakeland Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, indicating that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lakeland Financial and Fifth Third Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp beats Lakeland Financial on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) and SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lakeland Financial and SVB Financial Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

SVB Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. Lakeland Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SVB Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Lakeland Financial and SVB Financial Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SVB Financial Group has a beta of 2.14, meaning that its share price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Lakeland Financial and SVB Financial Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

SVB Financial Group has a consensus price target of $434.5333, indicating a potential downside of 12.69%. Given SVB Financial Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SVB Financial Group is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

SVB Financial Group beats Lakeland Financial on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) and Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

Dividends

Regions Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Lakeland Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Regions Financial pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lakeland Financial pays out 40.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Regions Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lakeland Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Regions Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Regions Financial and Lakeland Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Regions Financial currently has a consensus target price of $18.4722, indicating a potential downside of 12.99%. Given Regions Financial's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Regions Financial is more favorable than Lakeland Financial.

Profitability

This table compares Regions Financial and Lakeland Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Regions Financial and Lakeland Financial's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Regions Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Lakeland Financial. Regions Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lakeland Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Regions Financial has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its share price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lakeland Financial has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

71.7% of Regions Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Regions Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Lakeland Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Regions Financial beats Lakeland Financial on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.