Simmons First National Corporation · Financials · Banks - Regional
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Mkt cap
$3.22B
EV/Sales
6.62
P/E ratio
-9.07
FY Revenue
$618.11M
EPS
-2.42
Gross Margin
27.41%
Div yield
3.85%
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Simmons First National Corporation
Simmons First National Corp shows firm positive price momentum with multiple bullish technical signals and a close near the upper portion of its 52-week range. At the same time, recent fundamentals reflect steep revenue contraction, large reported losses, and sharply negative margins, partially offset by solid free cash flow generation and moderate leverage. Valuation appears restrained on book and cash-flow metrics but is difficult to reconcile with current earnings given negative EPS and profitability.
AI summarized at 10:51 AM ET, 2026-01-22
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INTRADAY:63SWING:71LONG:38
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+169% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 2.69×
RSI
42.98(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.04 (Weak)
MACD: -0.22 Signal: -0.18
Long-Term
-0.05 (Weak)
MACD: -0.27 Signal: -0.22
Intraday trend score
53.90
LOW41.73HIGH65.73
Latest news
SFNC•12 articles•Positive: 8Neutral: 2Negative: 1
NegativeZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Simmons First National (SFNC) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Simmons First National reported Q3 2026 revenue of $254.28 million, slightly missing consensus estimates by 0.06%, while EPS of $0.54 beat expectations by 1.89%. However, key metrics showed mixed results, with the efficiency ratio significantly worse than estimated at 71.6% versus 55.3%, and nonperforming loans and assets exceeding analyst expectations. The stock has underperformed the broader market with a -3.3% return over the past month and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
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Sentiment note
While headline EPS beat expectations slightly, underlying operational metrics deteriorated significantly. The efficiency ratio of 71.6% substantially missed the 55.3% estimate, indicating worse cost management. Nonperforming loans and assets both exceeded estimates, suggesting credit quality concerns. Net interest income also fell short of expectations. The stock underperformed the market by 4.7 percentage points over the past month, and the Hold rating suggests limited upside potential.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
Simmons First National (SFNC) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
Simmons First National reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.54 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.53, but revenues of $254.28 million slightly missed expectations. The stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by 4.2% year-to-date. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, the stock is expected to perform in line with the market. The Banks - Southeast industry ranks in the top 34% of Zacks industries.
Mixed results with EPS beat (+1.89% surprise) but revenue miss (-0.06%). Stock has outperformed market YTD (+17% vs S&P 500 +12.8%), but Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggests near-term performance in line with market. Earnings estimate revisions trend is mixed.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Regions Financial (RF) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Regions Financial is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.67 per share (up 6.4% YoY) with revenues of $1.98 billion (up 3.4% YoY) on October 16. However, the stock carries a negative Earnings ESP of -0.54% with a Zacks Rank #3, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
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Sentiment note
The company is expected to report strong earnings growth of +15.2% YoY with revenue growth of +10%. More importantly, it has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.50% combined with a Zacks Rank #3, which indicates a higher likelihood of beating consensus EPS estimates according to Zacks' predictive model.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Simmons First National (SFNC) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Simmons First National is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.53 per share (up 15.2% YoY) with revenues of $255.21 million (up 10% YoY) on October 15. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.50% with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting it will likely beat consensus estimates. However, the company has only beaten estimates once in the last four quarters.
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Sentiment note
Positive Earnings ESP of +0.50% combined with Zacks Rank #3 indicates the company is likely to beat consensus EPS estimates. Expected earnings growth of 15.2% YoY and revenue growth of 10% YoY demonstrate solid financial performance.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
How to Maximize Your Retirement Portfolio with These Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks
With traditional fixed-income investments yielding lower returns and Social Security facing potential depletion by 2035, retirees should consider dividend-paying stocks from high-quality companies as an alternative income source. The article highlights three dividend stocks suitable for retirement portfolios and explains how dividend growth can help combat inflation while reducing overall portfolio volatility compared to bonds.
Suggested as a dividend-paying stock for retirees with a 3.82% dividend yield, exceeding the Banks - Southeast industry average of 1.84%, though with modest 1.19% annualized dividend growth.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
This is Why Simmons First National (SFNC) is a Great Dividend Stock
Simmons First National (SFNC), a Pine Bluff-based bank, is highlighted as an attractive dividend stock with a 3.8% yield, significantly higher than the industry average of 1.95%. The company has increased its dividend 5 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 5.01%, and is expected to see 19.08% earnings growth in 2026. With a moderate 44% payout ratio and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, SFNC represents a compelling investment opportunity for income investors.
SFNC is presented as an attractive dividend investment with a 3.8% yield (more than double the S&P 500's 1.44%), consistent dividend growth history (5 increases over 5 years), strong expected earnings growth of 19.08% for 2026, a sustainable 44% payout ratio, and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. The company demonstrates both income generation and growth potential.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Jonathan Ponciano
Fund Trims Simmons First National by $13 Million as Shares Lag the S&P 500
Rhino Investment Partners reduced its stake in Simmons First National Corporation by 642,196 shares (worth $12.82 million) in Q1 2026, cutting its position from 7.3% to 4% of AUM. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 over the past year, Simmons showed improving fundamentals including 10% annualized loan growth, expanding net interest margins, and net income more than doubling year-over-year.
Mixed signals: negative on relative performance (underperforming S&P 500 by 14% over past year) and fund reduction by major investor, but positive on improving operational metrics (10% loan growth, expanding margins, doubled net income). The fund's retention of a 4% stake suggests continued confidence despite the trim.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.215 Per Share Dividend
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share, payable July 1, 2026, representing a 1% increase from the prior year. The company marks its 117th consecutive year of dividend payments and 15th consecutive year of dividend increases, earning it Dividend Contender status.
The company demonstrated financial strength and shareholder commitment through a 1% dividend increase, marking 15 consecutive years of dividend growth and 117 consecutive years of dividend payments. This consistency and growth trajectory, combined with recognition as a Dividend Contender among only 322 companies, indicates strong financial health and management confidence in future performance.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.215 Per Share Dividend
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share, payable April 1, 2026, representing a 1% increase from the prior year. The company marks its 117th consecutive year of dividend payments with an annualized rate of $0.86 for 2026, achieving a 15th consecutive year of dividend increases and earning Dividend Contender status.
The company demonstrated financial strength and shareholder commitment through a 1% dividend increase, marking the 15th consecutive year of increases. The 117-year dividend payment history and recognition as a Dividend Contender among only 322 companies nationally indicate stability, profitability, and consistent capital allocation to shareholders.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.2125 Per Share Dividend
Simmons First National Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, representing a 1% increase from the previous year. The company has paid dividends for over 100 consecutive years and is one of only 26 U.S. publicly traded companies to achieve this milestone.
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Sentiment note
The company has a long history of paying consistent dividends, including a 1% increase in the latest dividend. This demonstrates financial stability and a commitment to shareholder returns.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.2125 Per Share Dividend
Simmons First National Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, payable on April 1, 2025. This marks the 116th consecutive year that the company has paid cash dividends to its shareholders.
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Sentiment note
The company has consistently paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 116 consecutive years, which is a strong indicator of financial stability and shareholder-friendly policies.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Compared to Estimates, Simmons First National (SFNC) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for Simmons First National (SFNC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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