Simmons First National (SFNC) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

Simmons First National (NASDAQ: SFNC) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 9/10/2026 – Simmons First National was upgraded by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from “market perform” to “outperform”. They now have a $26.00 price target on the stock, up from $25.00.
• 9/8/2026 – Simmons First National was downgraded by Morgan Stanley from “equal weight” to “underweight”. They now have a $26.00 price target on the stock, up from $24.00.
• 9/4/2026 – Simmons First National was given a new $26.00 price target by National Bank Financial.
• 9/4/2026 – Simmons First National was upgraded by Piper Sandler from “underweight” to “overweight”. They now have a $27.50 price target on the stock, up from $26.00.
• 9/4/2026 – Simmons First National had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $25.00 to $26.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Simmons First National had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 7/20/2026 – Simmons First National was given a new $25.00 price target by National Bank Financial.
• 7/20/2026 – Simmons First National had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $24.00 to $25.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – Simmons First National had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Raymond James Financial, Inc.. They now have a $25.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – Simmons First National had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by DA Davidson. They now have a $23.00 price target on the stock.

Simmons First National Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.215 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.7%. Simmons First National’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -33.99%.

Simmons First National Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Through its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, the company provides banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, government entities and nonprofit organizations.

Simmons Bank offers deposit accounts, consumer and commercial lending, mortgages, credit cards, treasury and cash-management services, and other banking products. Its services also include wealth management, trust and investment services, insurance-related solutions and specialized financial services for businesses and agricultural customers.

Founded in 1903, the company has expanded from its original Arkansas banking operations through organic growth and acquisitions.