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UMB Financial Corporation(UMBF)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$133.77
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for UMBF

11/06/2026: UMBF (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

UMB Financial Corporation is a diversified regional banking company known for balancing commercial banking services with specialized institutional fee-based offerings. Its primary strength lies in this diversified revenue model, which provides more stability than pure-play community banks. The recent acquisition of Heartland Financial represents a significant growth opportunity by expanding its regional scale. Key risks include sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations and intense competition within the banking sector. The stock may suit dividend-oriented and value-focused investors, though monitoring the integration of large-scale acquisitions and the company's ability to maintain healthy net interest margins remains essential for assessing future performance.

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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 fitWhile UMBF shows steady growth, it is a stable regional bank rather than a high-growth tech-driven company.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically moves in line with broader regional banking trends and interest rate cycles.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may interest value-oriented investors seeking regional banking exposure.
Dividend investorStrong fitUMB has a reliable history of dividend payments, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRegional banking stocks carry inherent market and interest rate risks despite the company's stable reputation.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to macro economic shifts and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is influenced by market expectations of net interest margins.
Competition risk (banking)HighThe sector is highly competitive with constant pressure on margins from large and regional banks.
Business qualityStrongThe company has maintained a long-term reputation for solid operational management.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe dividend is considered stable and consistent for long-term holders.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating recent acquisitions like Heartland requires operational excellence.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 85.8%
Avg. Invested days 82
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
UMBF receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
UMBF has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+59.2%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
UMBF's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (22.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is UMBF's strongest growth driver at +386.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+68.5%, strong) and earnings growth (+59.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 97.9% and approximately 96.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.29% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 13.45%
UMB Bank NA 6.16%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.55%
State Street Corp 5.44%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.17%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
UMBF generates approximately $544 of gross profit, $203 of operating income, and $220 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.72%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
UMBF has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.12
1Y Target Price 161.06
Price to earnings Ratio 10.12
1Y Target Price 161.06
Volume (30-day avg) 649.3K shares
Beta 0.85
52 Weeks Range 101.90 - 152.78
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 101.90 - 152.78
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.33%
Basic EPS (TTM) 13.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeEarnings from interest on loans and investments net of interest paid on deposits.This is the primary way banks earn money by collecting more interest on loans than they pay to depositors.
Fee-Based ServicesInstitutional asset servicing, treasury management fees, and card services.These represent consistent, non-interest income that helps buffer the bank against interest rate volatility.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 3.22
Actual 3.56

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) 50.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.43%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.5%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.12
Forward PE 9.49
Enterprise Value 11.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.5
Enterprise Value 11.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.5
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 75.95M
Shares Floating 72.90M
Shares Outstanding 75.95M
Shares Floating 72.90M
Percent Insiders 5.29
Percent Institutions 97.92

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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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)

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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)

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⚙️ 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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