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NASDAQ:PFC

Premier Financial (PFC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$17.06
+0.01 (+0.06%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$16.94
$17.39
50-Day Range
$16.63
$22.13
52-Week Range
$13.60
$30.80
Volume
200,341 shs
Average Volume
168,139 shs
Market Capitalization
$609.55 million
P/E Ratio
5.08
Dividend Yield
7.27%
Price Target
$27.00

Premier Financial MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
58.3% Upside
$27.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.87% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.69mentions of Premier Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$31,965 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-11.57%
From $2.42 to $2.14 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.76 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

205th out of 861 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

52nd out of 180 stocks


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About Premier Financial (NASDAQ:PFC) Stock

Premier Financial Corp., through its subsidiaries, provides various banking services. It offers demand, checking, money market, and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposits and certificates of deposit account registry service; and investment products. The company also provides residential and commercial real estate, commercial, construction, home improvement and home equity, and consumer loans. In addition, it invests in the U.S. treasury and federal government agency obligations, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities that are issued by federal agencies, collateralized mortgage obligations, and corporate bonds. Further, the company offers property and casualty, life, and group health insurance agency services; mezzanine funding services; and online banking services, which include mobile banking, person-to-person payments, online bill pay, and online account opening, as well as the MoneyPass ATM network. It operates in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The company was formerly known as First Defiance Financial Corp. and changed its name to Premier Financial Corp. in June 2020. Premier Financial Corp. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.

PFC Price History

PFC Stock News Headlines

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PFC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend
8/03/2023
Dividend Payable
8/11/2023
Today
9/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PFC
Employees
1,206
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+58.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$102.19 million
Pretax Margin
35.42%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$332.37 million
Cash Flow
$3.52 per share
Book Value
$24.96 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
35,051,000
Market Cap
$609.55 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.27
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Donald P. Hileman (Age 70)
    Exec. Chairman
    Comp: $175.23k
  • Mr. Gary M. Small (Age 62)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $855.28k
  • Mr. Paul D. Nungester Jr. (Age 49)
    CFO & Exec. VP
    Comp: $463.24k
  • Mr. Varun Chandhok (Age 51)
    Exec. VP and Chief Information & Operations Officer
    Comp: $421.43k
  • Ms. Tina M. Shaver CAMS (Age 55)
    CRCM, Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer
    Comp: $362.19k
  • Ms. Shannon M. Kuhl (Age 52)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec.
  • Alicia Miller
    Communications & Marketing Mang.
  • Ms. Kathy Bushway (Age 63)
    Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer
  • Ms. Sharon L. Davis (Age 41)
    Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Dennis E. Rose Jr. (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & Chief Strategy Officer













PFC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Premier Financial stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Premier Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PFC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PFC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Premier Financial's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Premier Financial's stock. Their PFC share price forecasts range from $27.00 to $27.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $27.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 58.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have PFC shares performed in 2023?

Premier Financial's stock was trading at $26.97 at the start of the year. Since then, PFC stock has decreased by 36.7% and is now trading at $17.06.
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Are investors shorting Premier Financial?

Premier Financial saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 652,400 shares, an increase of 43.0% from the August 31st total of 456,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 164,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.0 days. Currently, 1.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Premier Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 24th 2023.
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How were Premier Financial's earnings last quarter?

Premier Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:PFC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 25th. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.13. The business earned $107.34 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $69.37 million. Premier Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.11% and a net margin of 28.25%.

How often does Premier Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Premier Financial?

Premier Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 25th. Investors of record on Friday, August 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Friday, August 11th. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.27%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 3rd.
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What ETF holds Premier Financial's stock ?

ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF holds 478,458 shares of PFC stock, representing 1.20% of its portfolio.

Is Premier Financial a good dividend stock?

Premier Financial (NASDAQ:PFC) pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.32%. PFC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 36.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, PFC will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Premier Financial's stock symbol?

Premier Financial trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PFC."

How do I buy shares of Premier Financial?

Shares of PFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Premier Financial's stock price today?

One share of PFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.06.

How much money does Premier Financial make?

Premier Financial (NASDAQ:PFC) has a market capitalization of $609.55 million and generates $332.37 million in revenue each year. The company earns $102.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.36 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Premier Financial have?

The company employs 1,206 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Premier Financial?

Premier Financial's mailing address is 601 CLINTON ST, DEFIANCE OH, 43512. The official website for the company is www.fdef.com. The company can be reached via phone at (419) 782-5015, via email at pnungester@first-fed.com, or via fax at 419-782-5145.

This page (NASDAQ:PFC) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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