Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for UMB Financial (UMBF)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF):

• 9/29/2026 – UMB Financial had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $160.00 to $147.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 9/28/2026 – UMB Financial had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $190.00 to $182.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – UMB Financial is now covered by UBS Group AG. They set a “neutral” rating and a $155.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – UMB Financial is now covered by UBS Group AG. They set a “neutral” rating and a $155.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/8/2026 – UMB Financial had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $159.00 to $190.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/27/2026 – UMB Financial is now covered by Raymond James Financial, Inc.. They set an “outperform” rating and a $165.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/27/2026 – UMB Financial was upgraded by Raymond James Financial, Inc. to “moderate buy”.
• 8/20/2026 – UMB Financial is now covered by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $180.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/10/2026 – UMB Financial was given a new $160.00 price target by Wells Fargo & Company. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 8/7/2026 – UMB Financial was upgraded by Wells Fargo & Company to “hold”.
• 8/4/2026 – UMB Financial was given a new $170.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/3/2026 – UMB Financial had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Barclays PLC. They now have a $175.00 price target on the stock, up from $170.00.

UMB Financial Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, September 10th will be given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 10th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. This is an increase from UMB Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. UMB Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 16.65%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other UMB Financial news, Director Tamara Peterman bought 394 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $139.60 per share, with a total value of $55,002.40. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 10,680 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,490,928. The trade was a 3.83% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Nikki Farentino Newton sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.60, for a total value of $297,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 11,981 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,780,376.60. This trade represents a 14.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 25,544 shares of company stock worth $3,775,862 over the last 90 days. 5.33% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

UMB Financial Corporation is a financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Its principal subsidiary, UMB Bank, provides banking and financial services to businesses, institutions, governments and individuals. The company traces its history to 1913 and has developed a regional banking franchise with additional capabilities serving customers nationwide.

UMB’s business activities include commercial and personal banking, treasury management, lending, deposit services and payment solutions.