Premier Financial (PFC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Premier Financial (NASDAQ:PFC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Premier Financial a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Premier Financial in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Premier Financial stock. 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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When is Premier Financial's next earnings date?

Premier Financial is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 4th 2022.
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How were Premier Financial's earnings last quarter?

Premier Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:PFC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 26th. The company reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.04. Premier Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.07% and a net margin of 35.53%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.10 earnings per share.
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How often does Premier Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Premier Financial?

Premier Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Friday, May 13th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.69%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 5th.
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Is Premier Financial a good dividend stock?

Premier Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.66%. PFC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Premier Financial 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 of Premier Financial is 39.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Premier Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.15% next year. This indicates that Premier Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for PFC?

3 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Premier Financial's shares. Their forecasts range from $34.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate Premier Financial's stock price to reach $34.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Premier Financial's key executives?

Premier Financial's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Donald P. Hileman, Exec. Chairman (Age 69, Pay $419.65k)
• Mr. Gary M. Small, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61, Pay $895.4k)
• Mr. Paul D. Nungester Jr., CFO & Exec. VP (Age 48, Pay $457.86k)
• Mr. Varun Chandhok, Exec. VP and Chief Information & Operations Officer (Age 50, Pay $426.96k)
• Mr. Jason L. Gendics, Exec. VP of Retail & Bus. Banking of Premier Bank (Age 51, Pay $365.74k)
• Mr. Matthew T. Garrity, EVP, Chief Lending Officer & Head of Residential Lending (Age 56, Pay $488.82k)
• Ms. Shannon M. Kuhl, Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 51)
• Alicia Miller, Communications & Marketing Mang.
• Ms. Kathy Bushway, Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer (Age 62)
• Ms. Sharon L. Davis, Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 40)

Who are some of Premier Financial's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Premier Financial include CVB Financial (CVBF), United Community Banks (UCBI), First Hawaiian (FHB), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Pacific Premier Bancorp (PPBI), Associated Banc (ASB), Sberbank of Russia (SBRCY), Independent Bank Group (IBTX), Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), Cadence Bank (CADE), First BanCorp. (FBP), Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) and International Bancshares (IBOC).
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What is Premier Financial's stock symbol?

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

Who are Premier Financial's major shareholders?

Premier Financial's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.99%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.53%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.38%), Brown Advisory Inc. (3.42%), State Street Corp (2.92%) and American Century Companies Inc. (2.73%). Company insiders that own Premier Financial stock include Donald P Hileman, Jude J Nohra, Louis Michael Altman, Mark Andrew Robison, Paul D Nungester Jr, Paul D Nungester, Jr, Richard J Schiraldi, Samuel S Strausbaugh, Terri A Bettinger and Tina Nutter.
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Which major investors are selling Premier Financial stock?

PFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Strs Ohio, EJF Capital LLC, Prudential Financial Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd., South Dakota Investment Council, Polaris Capital Management LLC, and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Premier Financial company stock in the last year include Donald P Hileman, Richard J Schiraldi, and Samuel S Strausbaugh.
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Which major investors are buying Premier Financial stock?

PFC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Invesco Ltd., State Street Corp, Victory Capital Management Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., American Century Companies Inc., BlackRock Inc., BRR OpCo LLC, and Brown Advisory Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Premier Financial stock in the last two years include Donald P Hileman, Louis Michael Altman, Mark Andrew Robison, Paul D Nungester Jr, Paul D Nungester, Jr, Terri A Bettinger, and Tina Nutter.
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How do I buy shares of Premier Financial?

Shares of PFC 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 $25.58.

How much money does Premier Financial make?

Premier Financial has a market capitalization of $909.11 million and generates $323.54 million in revenue each year. The company earns $126.05 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.019990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Premier Financial have?

Premier Financial employs 1,180 workers across the globe.

What is Premier Financial's official website?

The official website for Premier Financial is www.fdef.com.

How can I contact Premier Financial?

Premier Financial's mailing address is 601 CLINTON ST, DEFIANCE OH, 43512. The company can be reached via phone at (419) 782-5015, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 419-782-5145.