Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.215 Per Share Dividend

Simmons First National (SFNC) stock rose 2% after Piper Sandler upgraded it to Overweight, raising its price target to $27.50. The bank plans to close 26 branches by 2026, aiming to improve efficiency. Piper Sandler increased its 2027 EPS estimate to $2.38. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a Market Perform rating but raised its target to $25.00, citing near-term costs.

Simmons First National (SFNC) reported Q2 CY2026 sales of $248.6 million, up 12.7% year over year, but below Wall Street revenue expectations. Non-GAAP profit was $0.50 per share, 4.5% under analysts’ consensus. The article also cites TBVPS declining to $14.42 per share and a 12-month consensus TBVPS target of $15.88.

SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP (SFNC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 d123214dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 July 16, 2026 Simmons First National Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results F INANCIAL H IGHLIGHTS 2Q26 1Q26 2Q25 2Q26 Highlights I NCOME S TATEMENT S UMMARY (in millions) Comparisons reflect 2Q26 vs 1Q26 unless otherwi

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