Park National (PRK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Park National Corporation (NYSE:PRK) is a bank holding company headquartered in Newark, Ohio, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Through its principal subsidiary, Park National Bank, the company provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to individuals, businesses and agricultural clients. Over the decades, Park National has expanded its presence across Ohio, Florida and Indiana, combining a community banking ethos with the resources and capabilities of a larger regional institution.

In its community banking operations, Park National offers traditional deposit products including checking, savings and money market accounts, as well as a variety of loan solutions covering residential mortgages, commercial real estate financing, and agricultural lending. The company’s commercial banking division supports small and mid-sized businesses with lines of credit, term loans and equipment financing. Online and mobile banking platforms complement its network of branches, enabling customers to manage accounts, make payments and access cash management tools remotely.

Beyond core banking, Park National has developed a diversified financial services platform that includes wealth management, trust services and insurance. Wealth advisory teams work with individuals and families on investment portfolio construction, retirement and estate planning, while corporate trust services cater to institutional clients. The Park National Insurance Group delivers property and casualty, life and health insurance solutions through a nationwide network of agencies, leveraging both local expertise and national carrier relationships.

Guided by President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin C. Stephenson, Park National has grown through selective acquisitions and organic expansion, maintaining a focus on community engagement and customer service. The company’s leadership emphasizes a decentralized operating model, empowering local teams to respond to the unique needs of their markets. With a legacy spanning more than a century, Park National continues to blend traditional banking values with modern financial solutions across its Midwestern and Southeastern footprint.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $170.07 to $174.00
• 50-Day Range: $157.43 to $177.92
• 52-Week Range: $137.97 to $207.99
• Volume: 66,076 shs
• Average Volume: 59,796 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.76 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.34
• Dividend Yield: 2.51%
• Price Target: $177.75
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Park National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Park National scored higher than 31% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 785th out of 933 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Park 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.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Park National has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.38%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Park National are expected to grow by 2.38% in the coming year, from $8.82 to $9.03 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Park National is 18.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Park National is 18.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.17.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Park National has a P/B Ratio of 2.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.80% of the float of Park National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Park National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Park National has recently increased by 0.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Park National pays a meaningful dividend of 2.43%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Park National has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Park National is 43.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Park National will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.40% next year. This indicates that Park National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.80% of the float of Park National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Park National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Park National has recently increased by 0.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.02

News Sentiment

Park National has a news sentiment score of -0.02. 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 0.91 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for Park National this week, compared to 29 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Park National insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of Park National is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

62.65% of the stock of Park National is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PRK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PRK shares performed this year?

Park National's stock was trading at $171.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PRK shares have decreased by 0.4% and is now trading at $170.72.

How were Park National's earnings last quarter?

Park National Co. (NYSE:PRK) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, January, 22nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.91 by $0.09. The company earned $140.73 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $119.14 million. Park National had a net margin of 23.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.31%.

Who are Park National's major shareholders?

Park National's top institutional shareholders include Park National Corp OH (6.56%), Summit Financial Strategies Inc. (0.10%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.05%) and Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Dan Delawder and Mark R Ramser.
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How do I buy shares of Park National?

Shares of PRK 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Park National own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Park National investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 1/22/2024
• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: National commercial banks
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PRK
• CIK: 805676
• Web: www.parknationalcorp.com
• Phone: (740) 349-8451
• Fax: 740-349-3765
• Employees: 1,790
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Park National: $177.75
• High Price Target: $185.50
• Low Price Target: $170.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $9.74
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.34
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.36
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $151.42 million
• Net Margins: 23.46%
• Pretax Margin: 28.61%
• Return on Equity: 12.31%
• Return on Assets: 1.50%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.15
• Current Ratio: 0.94
• Quick Ratio: 0.95

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $528.91 million
• Price / Sales: 5.23
• Cash Flow: $9.12 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.72
• Book Value: $76.98 per share
• Price / Book: 2.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,191,000
• Free Float: 15,723,000
• Market Cap: $2.76 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.82