Epsilon Energy Ltd. closed a new $47.5 million senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility with Frost Bank and Texas Capital Bank, which will support its upcoming Peak companies acquisition and replace its previous credit facility.

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Cullen/Frost's (CFR) strong balance sheet position and solid net interest income are positives. Escalating costs are likely to impede growth.

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9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 1 6 1 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 1 1 3 1 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $120.56, a high estimate of $140.00, and a low estimate of $113.00. Marking an increase of 2.67%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $117.43. Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look The standing of Cullen/Frost Bankers among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target David Chiaverini Wedbush Maintains Neutral $115.00 - Jon Arfstrom RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform $118.00 - Casey Haire Jefferies Raises Hold $121.00 $119.00 Steven Alexopoulos JP Morgan Raises Overweight $140.00 $135.00 Brandon King Truist Securities Raises Hold $121.00 $114.00 Peter Winter DA Davidson Maintains Buy $126.00 $126.00 John Pancari Evercore ISI Group Raises Underperform $113.00 $109.00 Manan Gosalia Morgan Stanley Raises Equal-Weight $115.00 $109.00 Brody Preston UBS Raises Neutral $116.00 $110.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Cullen/Frost's (CFR) first-quarter earnings beat estimates on the back of higher non-interest income and loan balances. However, lower NII, high expenses and high provisions turn out to be negatives.

The headline numbers for Cullen/Frost (CFR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.