Simmons First National Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:SFNC) $16.76 +0.77 (+4.82%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.85▼$16.9850-Day Range$14.10▼$16.9652-Week Range$13.36▼$23.68Volume562,119 shsAverage Volume552,884 shsMarket Capitalization$2.10 billionP/E Ratio9.11Dividend Yield4.77%Price Target$22.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Simmons First National MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.3% Upside$22.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.36% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.67Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.46Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$171,700 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-15.92%From $1.57 to $1.32 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.84 out of 5 starsFinance Sector82nd out of 872 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry14th out of 85 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSimmons First National has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $22.00, Simmons First National has a forecasted upside of 31.3% from its current price of $16.76.Amount of Analyst CoverageSimmons First National has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.36% of the outstanding shares of Simmons First National have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSimmons First National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Simmons First National has recently decreased by 6.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSimmons First National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSimmons First National has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Simmons First National is 43.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Simmons First National will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.61% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSimmons First National has received a 28.26% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Home equity loans", "Development loans for corporations", "Home improvement financing", "Wire transfer services", and "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Simmons First National is -0.67. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSimmons First National has a news sentiment score of 0.46. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 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. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Simmons First National insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $171,700.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.76% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 13.09% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Simmons First National are expected to decrease by -15.92% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.32 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 9.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 117.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 9.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 46.95.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSimmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.64. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Simmons First National Stock (NASDAQ:SFNC)Simmons First National Corporation operates as the holding company for Simmons Bank that provides banking and other financial products and services to individuals and businesses. It offers checking, savings, and time deposits; consumer, real estate, and commercial loans; agricultural finance, equipment, and small business administration lending; trust and fiduciary services; credit cards; investment management products; treasury management; insurance products; and securities and investment services. The company also provides ATM services; Internet and mobile banking platforms; overdraft facilities; and safe deposit boxes. Simmons First National Corporation was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.Read More SFNC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SFNC Stock News HeadlinesDecember 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) Upgraded to Hold at StockNews.comNovember 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSimmons First Appoints Daniel Hobbs As Chief Financial OfficerDecember 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. November 28, 2023 | msn.comSimmons names Daniel Hobbs as CFONovember 28, 2023 | marketwatch.comSimmons First National Taps Daniel Hobbs as CFONovember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Names Daniel Hobbs as Chief Financial OfficerNovember 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comSimmons First National Offers An Attractive Dividend Yield But A Lackluster Earnings OutlookNovember 19, 2023 | msn.com76ers vs. Nets: Philly Won’t Face Former First Pick Ben SimmonsDecember 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Further Expands Its Presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with the Grand Opening of New Camp Wisdom BranchNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Celebrates Military Service Ahead of Veterans DayOctober 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Financial Companies: Simmons 1st Nat’l (SFNC) and Visa (V)October 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSimmons First National Corporation Q3 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesOctober 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSimmons First National Corporation Q3 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesOctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Simmons First National Corp Earnings CallOctober 24, 2023 | sports.yahoo.comBen Simmons is the Nets’ biggest wild card: Can he return to form after injuries?October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompared to Estimates, Simmons First National (SFNC) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsOctober 19, 2023 | msn.comSimmons First National declares $0.20 dividendOctober 19, 2023 | msn.comBill Simmons was ‘****ing terrified’ his first time doing ‘Pardon the Interruption’October 19, 2023 | msn.comLouisville crushes Simmons College in first exhibition game of the seasonOctober 17, 2023 | msn.comNets’ Ben Simmons Credits Sixers’ Defensive Attack Under Nick NurseOctober 17, 2023 | msn.comWATCH: Nets star Ben Simmons overwhelmed after Brooklyn fan shows off tattoo of his faceOctober 13, 2023 | nypost.comBen Simmons’ preseason gives Nets reason for optimism: ‘Getting better’October 10, 2023 | msn.comBen Simmons Teases Return to Sixers Form in Nets’ Preseason DebutOctober 10, 2023 | msn.comNets receive encouraging performance from Ben Simmons in first preseason gameSee More Headlines Receive SFNC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Simmons First National and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 10/2 Dividend9/14/2023Dividend Payable10/02/2023Last Earnings10/24/2023Today12/01/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/2 Dividend12/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Dividend Payable1/02/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)1/23/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:SFNC CUSIP82873020 CIK90498 Webwww.simmonsbank.com Phone(870) 541-1000Fax870-541-1067Employees3,202Year Founded1903Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$22.00 High Stock Price Target$26.00 Low Stock Price Target$18.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.84 Trailing P/E Ratio8.77 Forward P/E Ratio10.28 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$256.41 million Net Margins17.63% Pretax Margin20.78% Return on Equity7.19% Return on Assets0.86% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.52 Current Ratio0.77 Quick Ratio0.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.03 billion Price / Sales1.96 Cash Flow$2.43 per share Price / Cash Flow6.65 Book Value$26.25 per share Price / Book0.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares125,170,000Free Float122,966,000Market Cap$2.02 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.86 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. George A. Makris Jr. (Age 66)Executive Chairman Comp: $1.88MMr. Robert A. Fehlman (Age 58)Chief Executive Officer Comp: $1.19MMr. James M. Brogdon CPA (Age 41)President & CFO Comp: $881.63kMr. Stephen Christopher Massanelli (Age 67)Senior EVP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $580.51kMr. David W. Garner (Age 53)Executive VP & CAO Ms. Ann Madea (Age 62)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Edward J. BilekExecutive VP & Director of Investor RelationsMr. George A. Makris III (Age 37)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ashley LeopoulosPublic Relations ManagerMs. Jennifer Brynn Compton (Age 50)Executive VP & Chief People Officer Comp: $615.13kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFirst Financial Bancorp.NASDAQ:FFBCBancorpNASDAQ:TBBKFirst MerchantsNASDAQ:FRMENBT BancorpNASDAQ:NBTBCommunity Bank SystemNYSE:CBUView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 673 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.017%American Century Companies Inc.Bought 26,724 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.286%Deutsche Bank AGBought 8,228 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.083%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardSold 69,949 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.125%Comerica BankBought 10,082 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.061%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SFNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Simmons First National stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Simmons First National in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SFNC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SFNC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SFNC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Simmons First National's stock price target for 2024? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Simmons First National's shares. Their SFNC share price targets range from $18.00 to $26.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SFNC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SFNC shares performed in 2023? Simmons First National's stock was trading at $21.58 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SFNC stock has decreased by 22.3% and is now trading at $16.76. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Simmons First National's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, January 23rd 2024. View our SFNC earnings forecast. How were Simmons First National's earnings last quarter? Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 24th. The bank reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.05. The bank had revenue of $196.21 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $200.20 million. Simmons First National had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.19% and a net margin of 17.63%. How often does Simmons First National pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Simmons First National? Simmons First National declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, January 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.77%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 14th. Read our dividend analysis for SFNC. Is Simmons First National a good dividend stock? Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.94%. SFNC 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 43.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SFNC will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.61% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SFNC. What ETFs hold Simmons First National's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) stock in their portfolio include Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS), SPDR S&P 600 Small CapValue ETF (SLYV) and Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV). When did Simmons First National's stock split? Simmons First National's stock 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. What is George A. Makris, Jr.'s approval rating as Simmons First National's CEO? 65 employees have rated Simmons First National Chief Executive Officer George A. Makris, Jr. on Glassdoor.com. George A. Makris, Jr. has an approval rating of 51% among the company's employees. This puts George A. Makris, Jr. in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Simmons First National own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Simmons First National investors own include Apollo Global Management (APO), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Eastman Chemical (EMN), General Mills (GIS), Synovus Financial (SNV), AbbVie (ABBV), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Evans Bancorp (EVBN), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Realty Income (O). Who are Simmons First National's major shareholders? Simmons First National's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Northern Trust Corp (3.91%), Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. (1.86%), Simmons Bank (1.43%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.22%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.16%) and Morgan Stanley (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Dean O Bass, Edward Drilling, Eugene Hunt, George Makris Jr, Marty Casteel, Paul D Kanneman, Robert A Fehlman, Robert L Shoptaw and Stephen C Massanelli. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:SFNC) was last updated on 12/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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