NASDAQ:SFNC Simmons First National (SFNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.41 -0.30 (-1.45%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.27▼$20.8950-Day Range$17.05▼$21.9052-Week Range$13.36▼$22.29Volume340,672 shsAverage Volume385,166 shsMarket Capitalization$2.56 billionP/E Ratio15.35Dividend Yield4.12%Price Target$21.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Simmons First National alerts: Email Address Simmons First National MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.6% Upside$21.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.86% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.46Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$728,952 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth15.15%From $1.32 to $1.52 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.3.66 out of 5 starsFinance Sector302nd out of 871 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry40th out of 86 stocks 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSimmons First National has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageSimmons First National has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Simmons First National's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.86% 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 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Simmons First National has recently increased by 10.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSimmons First National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.02%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSimmons First National does not have a long track record of dividend growth.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 55.26% next year. This indicates that Simmons First National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Simmons First National's dividend. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSimmons First National has received a 23.84% 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 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 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Simmons First National this week, compared to 4 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 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 $728,952.00 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.Read more about Simmons First National's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Simmons First National are expected to grow by 15.15% in the coming year, from $1.32 to $1.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 15.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Simmons First National is 15.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 31.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSimmons First National has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Simmons First National's valuation and earnings. 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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 HeadlinesAugust 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comSimmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) CAO David W. Garner Sells 3,600 SharesSeptember 7 at 2:45 AM | forbes.comNick Wright Talks ‘First Things First’, Social Media, Bill Simmons, And MoreSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 7 at 2:17 AM | americanbankingnews.comAnalyzing Firstsun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSUN) and Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC)September 5 at 12:01 PM | finance.yahoo.comSimmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 70%September 4 at 8:33 AM | seekingalpha.comSimmons First National: A Big Step Back After A Solid Run (Rating Downgrade)September 4 at 1:41 AM | americanbankingnews.comSimmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comAugust 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Simmons First National Co. 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This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comSimmons Bank enters Texarkana with opening of new branchAugust 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comAdditional Weekend Ticket Options Now on Sale for Inaugural Simmons Bank Championship Presented by StephensAugust 25, 2024 | foxnews.comRichard Simmons' official cause of death revealed by medical examinerAugust 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comSimmons Bank Named to Forbes America's Best-In-State Employers 2024August 17, 2024 | msn.comSIU-Carbondale hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new Simmons Law School signageAugust 17, 2024 | msn.comBREAKING: Atlanta Falcons Sign Star Free Agent DB Justin SimmonsAugust 17, 2024 | msn.comJustin Simmons signs with Falcons, will play against Broncos in Week 11August 16, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comFalcons signing Justin Simmons is a big swing-and-a-miss for the SaintsAugust 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comLittle Rock Touchdown Club Announces 2024 Speaker LineupSee 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 7/1 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/01/2024Last Earnings7/24/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend9/13/2024Dividend Payable10/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/22/2024Fiscal 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$21.75 High Stock Price Target$23.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.6%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.33 Trailing P/E Ratio15.35 Forward P/E Ratio15.46 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$175.06 million Net Margins10.49% Pretax Margin11.67% Return on Equity5.33% Return on Assets0.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50 Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$755.35 million Price / Sales3.39 Cash Flow$2.06 per share Price / Cash Flow9.90 Book Value$27.38 per share Price / Book0.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares125,483,000Free Float123,086,000Market Cap$2.56 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.87 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.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 CompetitorsWaFdNASDAQ:WAFDCenterstate BankNASDAQ:CSFLFirst MerchantsNASDAQ:FRMEWSFS FinancialNASDAQ:WSFSWesBancoNASDAQ:WSBCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDavid W GarnerSold 3,600 sharesTotal: $76,356.00 ($21.21/share)Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 2,174 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.047%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 5,112 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.021%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 1,381,353 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 1.112%Silver Lake Advisory LLCBought 16,077 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.013%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SFNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SFNC shares performed this year? Simmons First National's stock was trading at $19.84 at the start of the year. Since then, SFNC stock has increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $20.41. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Simmons First National's earnings last quarter? Simmons First National Co. (NASDAQ:SFNC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 24th. The bank reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $372.44 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $197.30 million. Simmons First National had a net margin of 10.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.33%. When did Simmons First National's stock split? Simmons First National shares 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 payable 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. Who are Simmons First National's major shareholders? Simmons First National's top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.84%), Simmons Bank (1.49%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (1.34%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.17%). Insiders that own company stock include George Makris Jr, Marty Casteel, Robert A Fehlman, Dean O Bass, Stephen C Massanelli, Robert L Shoptaw, David W Garner, George A Makris III, Edward Drilling, Eugene Hunt and Paul D Kanneman. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Simmons First National own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Simmons First National investors own include Apollo Global Management (APO), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Eastman Chemical (EMN), General Mills (GIS), Synovus Financial (SNV), AbbVie (ABBV) and Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ). This page (NASDAQ:SFNC) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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