NASDAQ:SFNC Simmons First National (SFNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Urgent dollar warning (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free SFNC Stock Alerts $17.70 +0.37 (+2.14%) (As of 05/2/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.46▼$17.7850-Day Range$17.09▼$19.9152-Week Range$13.36▼$20.82Volume318,260 shsAverage Volume510,649 shsMarket Capitalization$2.22 billionP/E Ratio13.31Dividend Yield4.75%Price Target$21.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Simmons First National alerts: Email Address Simmons First National MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.6% Upside$21.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.95% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.54Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$269,219 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth16.54%From $1.33 to $1.55 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.85 out of 5 starsFinance Sector52nd out of 858 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry10th out of 84 stocks 2.0 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, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSimmons First National has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.95% 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 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Simmons First National has recently decreased by 6.15%, 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 4.92%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSimmons First National has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Simmons First National is 63.16%. 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 54.19% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSimmons First National has received a 23.88% 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", "Home improvement financing", "Wire transfer services", "Development loans for corporations", and "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Simmons First National is -0.70. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSimmons First National has a news sentiment score of 0.54. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for SFNC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Simmons First National to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% 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 $269,219.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.91% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 27.58% of the stock of Simmons First National is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Simmons First National are expected to grow by 16.54% in the coming year, from $1.33 to $1.55 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 13.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 13.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.24.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSimmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.65. 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 Ad Stansberry ResearchGold ManiaFormer Goldman VP Reveals Mysterious "Gold Bank" With Huge Upside Potential He says the gains in this should be far greater than just bullion or mining stocks. Some folks had the chance to see 995% the last time we shared this exact "bank". Most people know nothing about it (except the rich and elite).See his free reveal right 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. The company 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. It also provides ATM services; Internet and mobile banking platforms; overdraft facilities; and safe deposit boxes. The company 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 HeadlinesMay 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge A. Makris III Sells 15,625 Shares of Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) StockMay 1, 2024 | usatoday.comSimmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation moving to Vanderbilt Legends ClubMay 2, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden out June 13; Kamala won’t replace him?On November 16, 2023… Joe Biden accidentally revealed the name of the candidate… Who will replace him in the 2024 presidential election.April 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDA Davidson Equities Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC)April 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.21April 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) PT Lowered to $21.00 at StephensApril 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) PT Lowered to $20.00 at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsApril 27, 2024 | msn.comNets’ Sean Marks Speaks On Status Of Ben SimmonsMay 2, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden out June 13; Kamala won’t replace him?On November 16, 2023… Joe Biden accidentally revealed the name of the candidate… Who will replace him in the 2024 presidential election.April 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDA Davidson Weighs in on Simmons First National Co.'s Q2 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:SFNC)April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Simmons First National Corp Earnings CallApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corp (SFNC) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key Insights ...April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corp (SFNC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Aligns with Analyst EPS ProjectionsApril 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSimmons First National Corporation 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 24, 2024 | sfgate.comSimmons First National: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comSimmons First National Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 23, 2024 | msn.comSimmons First National Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 20, 2024 | msn.comBill Simmons Calls Out NBA Franchise For Being ‘Cheap’April 6, 2024 | msn.comGiants re-sign linebacker Isaiah SimmonsApril 3, 2024 | msn.comSimmons Bank helps with new realtor rulesMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comShaq savagely shades Ben Simmons over multimillion-dollar paydays, missed playing timeMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comNets' Ben Simmons gets mocked by NBA HOFer Shaquille O'NealMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallMarch 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comSimmons Bank Opens New Branch in Pine BluffMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comShaq hits Nets' Ben Simmons with ruthless $80 million dissSee 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 4/1 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Last Earnings4/24/2024Today5/02/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:SFNC CUSIP82873020 CIK90498 Webwww.simmonsbank.com Phone(870) 541-1000Fax870-541-1067Employees3,007Year Founded1903Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.00 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.33 Trailing P/E Ratio13.17 Forward P/E Ratio13.17 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$175.06 million Net Margins11.97% Pretax Margin13.46% Return on Equity5.94% Return on Assets0.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.36 Current Ratio0.77 Quick Ratio0.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.37 billion Price / Sales1.61 Cash Flow$2.22 per share Price / Cash Flow7.90 Book Value$27.44 per share Price / Book0.64Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares125,330,000Free Float122,934,000Market Cap$2.20 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.90 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. George A. Makris Jr. (Age 67)Executive Chairman Comp: $1.13MMr. Robert A. Fehlman (Age 59)Chief Executive Officer Comp: $1.11MMr. James M. Brogdon CPA (Age 42)President Comp: $818.39kMr. Charles Daniel Hobbs (Age 50)Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer Comp: $263.78kMr. Stephen Christopher Massanelli (Age 68)Senior EVP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $475.87kMr. George A. Makris III (Age 37)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $492.08kMr. David W. Garner (Age 54)Executive VP & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Ann Madea (Age 62)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Edward J. BilekExecutive VP & Director of Investor RelationsAshley LeopoulosPublic Relations ManagerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFirst Financial Bancorp.NASDAQ:FFBCCenterstate BankNASDAQ:CSFLCommunity Bank SystemNYSE:CBUFirst MerchantsNASDAQ:FRMETrustmarkNASDAQ:TRMKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 31,284 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.053%Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.Sold 3,023 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.042%George A Makris IIISold 15,625 sharesTotal: $269,218.75 ($17.23/share)Principal Financial Group Inc.Sold 2,471 shares on 4/29/2024Ownership: 0.518%Peregrine Capital Management LLCSold 20,111 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.266%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SFNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Simmons First National stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Simmons First National in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings 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 target for 2024? 3 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Simmons First National's stock. Their SFNC share price targets range from $20.00 to $22.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $21.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.6% 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 2024? Simmons First National's stock was trading at $19.84 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SFNC shares have decreased by 10.8% and is now trading at $17.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Simmons First National's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024. View our SFNC earnings forecast. How were Simmons First National's earnings last quarter? Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 24th. The bank reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.32. The bank earned $195.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $202.35 million. Simmons First National had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.94% and a net margin of 11.97%. Simmons First National's revenue was down 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.37 EPS. 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, April 24th. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.21 per share on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.75%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 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 $0.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.92%. 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 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 63.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SFNC will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.19% 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), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV), SPDR S&P 600 Small CapValue ETF (SLYV), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (EES). When did Simmons First National's stock split? Shares of Simmons First National split on 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). Who are Simmons First National's major shareholders? Simmons First National's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.52%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.27%), Denali Advisors LLC (0.15%), Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. (0.13%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.07%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Dean O Bass, Edward Drilling, Eugene Hunt, George A Makris III, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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