$UMBF

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Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating for UMB Financial (UMBF) and raised its price target to $190 from $159, citing confidence in the company's growth. UMBF is currently trading at $143.86, which is 12% above its GF Value™ of $128.45, indicating a modest overvaluation. The company has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting strong overall performance, particularly in growth and momentum. However, insider activity shows significant selling, with $6.83 million in insider sell value over the pa

Peterman Tamara purchased 394 shares of UMB FINANCIAL CORP (UMBF) at $139.60 on 2026-09-01.

GRAVES GREG M purchased 573 shares of UMB FINANCIAL CORP (UMBF) at $139.60 on 2026-09-01.

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Raymond James initiated coverage on UMB Financial (UMBF) with an Outperform rating and $165 price target, citing its business model and growth prospects. The stock trades at $144.54, with a P/E of 12.03. UMBF reported Q2 2026 earnings of $3.57 per share, beating estimates. JPMorgan also initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and $180 target for 2027.

Raymond James reinstated coverage of UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) with an Outperform rating and a $165 price target, citing expected loan and earnings growth. UMBF's stock is trading at $144.54, which is 13.4% above its GF Value™ of $127.47, indicating modest overvaluation. The company has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting strong financial health and momentum. Insider activity shows significant net selling over the past 12 months.

UMB Financial (UMBF) increased its quarterly dividend by 16.3% to 50 cents per share, payable on Oct. 1, 2026. The company has a 13% payout ratio and a 1.2% annualized dividend yield. UMBF also approved a share repurchase program for up to 2 million shares. As of June 30, 2026, it had $5.7 billion in cash and $3.6 billion in debt. Peers First Horizon (FHN) and Cullen/Frost (CFR) also have active capital return plans. UMBF shares gained 21.7% over the past six months, outperforming the industry.

JPMorgan initiated coverage of UMB Financial (UMBF) with an overweight rating, setting a $180 price target for December 2027, citing its diversified financial services and fee income. The bank's fee income represents 30% of total revenue, above the 20% median for peers. UMBF shares are down nearly 2% year-to-date.