NASDAQ:SFNC Simmons First National - SFNC Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Simmons First National Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $17.49 +0.20 (+1.16%) (As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.23▼$17.6350-Day Range$17.23▼$23.5252-Week Range$16.95▼$27.87Volume556,746 shsAverage Volume879,476 shsMarket Capitalization$2.22 billionP/E Ratio8.45Dividend Yield4.57%Price Target$25.17 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Simmons First National MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside43.9% Upside$25.17 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.58Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.60Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$401,575 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth0.98%From $2.05 to $2.07 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.2.68 out of 5 starsFinance Sector304th out of 890 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry48th out of 86 stocks 2.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSimmons First National has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $25.17, Simmons First National has a forecasted upside of 43.9% from its current price of $17.49.Amount of Analyst CoverageSimmons First National has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.13% 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 6.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Simmons First National has recently increased by 13.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSimmons First National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.47%, 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 38.65%. 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 38.65% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSimmons First National has received a 33.44% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Home improvement financing", "Wire transfer services", "Home equity loans", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Debit cards" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Simmons First National is -0.58. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSimmons First National has a news sentiment score of 0.60. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 3 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 -92% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Simmons First National insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $401,575.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.76% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 13.33% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Simmons First National are expected to grow by 0.98% in the coming year, from $2.05 to $2.07 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 8.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 8.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 136.99.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSimmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.68. 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 (NASDAQ:SFNC) StockSimmons First National Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of banking and other financial products and services to individual and corporate customers. The company was founded on March 23, 1903 and is headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR.Read More 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 SFNC Stock News HeadlinesMarch 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRecent uptick might appease Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) institutional owners after losing 29% over the past yearMarch 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation Announces First Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallApril 1, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Where Are The Markets Going Next?More banking collapses could be imminent. If you have any money (at all) invested in the markets... even just your retirement... you'll want to see THIS. What we reveal now could help you sooner (and you won’t want it to be later). March 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Upgrades Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) to HoldMarch 25, 2023 | msn.comNets star Ben Simmons gets definitive status update for rest of season amid nerve issueMarch 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Comparison: Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:GNTY) vs. Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC)March 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Celebrates 120 Years of ServiceMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of New Regional Office and Branch in the Crescent CenterApril 1, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Where Are The Markets Going Next?More banking collapses could be imminent. If you have any money (at all) invested in the markets... even just your retirement... you'll want to see THIS. 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March 21, 2023 | msn.comBen Simmons' Injury Status For Cavs-Nets GameMarch 21, 2023 | forbes.comSimmons BankMarch 8, 2023 | morningstar.comSimmons First National Corp Class AFebruary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Midsize Employers 2023February 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons Bank Announces the Addition of Richard Hughes as TreasurerFebruary 6, 2023 | nasdaq.comSFNC Crosses Above Average Analyst TargetJanuary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.20January 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comSimmons First National Corporation (SFNC) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation Reports Record Quarterly Earnings of $83.3 million for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 and Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.65January 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation Declares $0.20 Per Share DividendJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) have unfortunately lost 22% over the last yearDecember 18, 2022 | msn.comJustin Simmons lifts Broncos to first victory since OctoberDecember 18, 2022 | msn.comSIMMONS SAYS: The past generation of generational sporting stars still performing at an exceptional levelDecember 15, 2022 | seekingalpha.comSimmons First National: Attractively Valued With Earnings Likely To Recover Next YearDecember 13, 2022 | msn.comCurt Simmons, Pa. native and last surviving member of Phillies’ ‘Whiz Kids,’ dies at 93December 13, 2022 | nytimes.comCurt Simmons, Last of the Phillies’ Whiz Kids, Dies at 93December 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend SoonSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 SFNC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/3 Dividend12/14/2022Dividend Payable1/03/2023Last Earnings1/24/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend3/14/2023Today4/01/2023Dividend Payable4/03/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/25/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get 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 Forecast$25.17 High Stock Price Forecast$26.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$24.50 Forecasted Upside/Downside+43.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.07 Trailing P/E Ratio8.45 Forward P/E Ratio8.53 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$256.41 million Net Margins24.85% Pretax Margin29.71% Return on Equity9.40% Return on Assets1.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37 Current Ratio0.73 Quick Ratio0.73 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.03 billion Price / Sales2.16 Cash Flow$2.38 per share Price / Cash Flow7.35 Book Value$25.75 per share Price / Book0.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares127,150,000Free Float124,916,000Market Cap$2.22 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links Key ExecutivesRobert A. FehlmanChief Executive OfficerJames M. BrogdonPresident & Chief Financial OfficerAnn MadeaChief Information Officer & Executive VPStephen C. MassanelliChief Administrative Officer & Senior Executive VPDavid W. GarnerChief Accounting Officer & EVPKey CompetitorsFulton FinancialNASDAQ:FULTFirst Financial Bancorp.NASDAQ:FFBCFirst MerchantsNASDAQ:FRMEWesBancoNASDAQ:WSBCBancFirstNASDAQ:BANFView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 3,127 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.050%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 5,711 shares on 3/15/2023Ownership: 0.017%Voya Investment Management LLCSold 2,327 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.148%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 4,534 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.031%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 5,711 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.017%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SFNC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Simmons First National stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Simmons First National in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 forecast for 2023? 2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Simmons First National's stock. Their SFNC share price forecasts range from $24.50 to $26.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $25.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 43.9% 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 19.0% and is now trading at $17.49. 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, April 25th 2023. View our SFNC earnings forecast. How can I listen to Simmons First National's earnings call? Simmons First National will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 25th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Simmons First National's earnings last quarter? Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January, 24th. The bank reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.01. The bank earned $309.23 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $244.05 million. Simmons First National had a net margin of 24.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.40%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.52 earnings per share. How often does Simmons First National pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Simmons First National? Simmons First National announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Monday, April 3rd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. 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), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV) and SPDR S&P 600 Small CapValue ETF (SLYV). 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 4.47%. 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 38.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SFNC will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.65% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SFNC. When did Simmons First National's stock split? Shares of Simmons First National split on the morning of Friday, February 9th 2018. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 18th 2018. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes 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). What is Simmons First National's stock symbol? Simmons First National trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SFNC." 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. What is Simmons First National's stock price today? One share of SFNC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.49. How much money does Simmons First National make? Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) has a market capitalization of $2.22 billion and generates $1.03 billion in revenue each year. The bank earns $256.41 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.07 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Simmons First National have? The company employs 3,202 workers across the globe. How can I contact Simmons First National? Simmons First National's mailing address is 501 MAIN STREET, PINE BLUFF AR, 71601. The official website for the company is www.simmonsbank.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (870) 541-1000, via email at bankanywhere@simmonsbank.com, or via fax at 870-541-1067. This page (NASDAQ:SFNC) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. 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