Stock of the Day

August 10, 2020

Prosperity Bancshares (PB)

$67.49
+$0.75 (+1.1%)
Market Cap: $6.73B

About Prosperity Bancshares

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. operates as bank holding company for the Prosperity Bank that provides financial products and services to businesses and consumers. It accepts various deposit products, such as demand, savings, money market, and time accounts, as well as and certificates of deposit. The company also offers 1-4 family residential mortgage, commercial real estate and multifamily residential, commercial and industrial, agricultural, and non-real estate agricultural loans, as well as construction, land development, and other land loans; consumer loans, including automobile, recreational vehicle, boat, home improvement, personal, and deposit account collateralized loans; term loans and lines of credit; and consumer durables and home equity loans, as well as loans for working capital, business expansion, and purchase of equipment and machinery. In addition, it provides internet banking, mobile banking, trust and wealth management, retail brokerage, mortgage services, and treasury management, as well as debit and credit cards. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Today's Trend

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) is receiving mixed analyst signals, with a more constructive overall tone. Raymond James upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform and set a $78 price target, implying approximately 16% upside from the referenced $67.05 price. The upgrade is the strongest near-term positive catalyst and may improve investor sentiment toward the regional bank. Raymond James Upgrades Prosperity Bancshares

  • Raymond James raised its rating on Prosperity Bancshares to Outperform from Market Perform and established a $78 target. The call suggests the firm sees improved earnings, valuation, or operating prospects relative to the broader banking sector. Raymond James upgrades Prosperity Bancshares stock to Outperform
  • Morgan Stanley raised its price target for PB, adding another favorable analyst revision and reinforcing the view that the shares may be undervalued at current levels. The updated target was not specified in the available report. Morgan Stanley raises target for Prosperity Bancshares stock
  • PB’s latest reported quarter showed earnings and revenue above consensus, with year-over-year revenue growth, supporting the fundamental case behind the recent analyst optimism. However, the shares remain below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating continued technical pressure.
  • TD Cowen lowered its price target to $78 from $84, citing a more cautious outlook, although it maintained a Buy rating. The reduced target tempers the impact of the other upgrades and signals some uncertainty about the bank’s growth or valuation prospects. TD Cowen Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Prosperity Bancshares

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