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Simmons First National Corporation(SFNC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 11 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.25% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$23.46
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SFNC

11/13/2026: SFNC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 11 days. Simulated Profits (1.25%). Updated daily EoD!

Simmons First National Corporation is a regional financial holding company operating primarily in the Mid-South, providing comprehensive banking and wealth management services. The company has historically grown by successfully integrating smaller regional banks, creating a stable deposit base and diversified fee income. Its main growth opportunity lies in further regional consolidation and digital banking optimization, which aims to improve operational efficiency. Key risks include sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, regional economic volatility, and intensifying competition from larger financial institutions. The stock may best suit dividend-oriented and value-focused investors who value long-term stability over aggressive growth, though monitoring interest rate and credit risk trends is essential for tracking performance.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company relies on cyclical regional growth rather than rapid, disruptive expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance is often tied to interest rate cycles rather than rapid, non-linear momentum, making it conditional on broader market upturns.
Value investorStrong fitRegional banks often trade at moderate price-to-earnings ratios, fitting a value-oriented approach.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of dividend payments, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, banking stocks are subject to sector-wide volatility and economic sensitivity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and economic outlooks.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in interest rate environments can lead to significant repricing of bank assets.
Competition risk (banking)Medium / highCompetition from larger regional banks and digital challengers pressures margins.
Business qualityMediumThe company maintains a stable but regional business model.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend remains a stable component of the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of acquisitions is vital to long-term profitability.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.38B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.16
1Y Target Price 26.07
Price to earnings Ratio 12.16
1Y Target Price 26.07
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 0.95
52 Weeks Range 16.51 - 24.50
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.51 - 24.50
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.67%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.93

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Banks - Regional

BUY participation
53.8%
Active BUY / eligible
21 / 39
30-Day BUY Count Change
+20

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 32.93%
Avg. Invested days 58
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SFNC receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SFNC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 65.6%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-360.4%), negative revenue growth (-56.7%), weak profitability (net margin -63.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SFNC's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SFNC's strongest growth driver at +8.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-56.7%, negative) and earnings growth (-360.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 83.9% and approximately 98.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.22% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.43%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.11%
State Street Corp 5.64%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.59%
Wellington Management Company LLP 4.57%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SFNC generates approximately $58 of gross profit, $-842 of operating income, and $656 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.66%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SFNC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits.The primary way the bank makes money by lending at higher rates than it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeService charges, trust fees, wealth management commissions, and mortgage banking income.Revenue from fees and services provides a secondary stream that helps diversify the bank's income.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-15
When After Market
Estimate 0.53
Actual 0.54

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.98%
Operating Margin (TTM) 36.68%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.08%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.16
Forward PE 9.52
Enterprise Value 4.42B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.63
Enterprise Value 4.42B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 144.21M
Shares Floating 142.22M
Shares Outstanding 144.21M
Shares Floating 142.22M
Percent Insiders 1.22
Percent Institutions 83.91

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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