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:

• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National was given a new $25.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National had its price target raised by DA Davidson from $24.00 to $25.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $26.00 to $27.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/19/2026 – Simmons First National had its price target lowered by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $26.00 to $25.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 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 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.

Simmons First National Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th were given a $0.2150 dividend. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. Simmons First National’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 48.04%.

Simmons First National Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, provides banking and financial services to individuals, families, businesses and institutions.

The bank offers deposit accounts, consumer and commercial lending, residential and commercial real estate financing, treasury and cash-management services, credit cards, and online and mobile banking. It also provides wealth management, trust, investment and insurance services through specialized business lines.

Founded in 1903, Simmons has expanded from its Arkansas roots into a regional banking franchise serving customers through branches and financial centers across Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.