21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 21 Commercial Banking stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

SCBT Financial (NASDAQ:SCBT) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. South Carolina Bank and Trust is a bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, mortgage lending, consumer finance loans, and trust and investment services. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Margin Growth, SCBT also gets an A. The stock price has risen 10.9% over the past month, better than the 0.8% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCBT stock.

Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) this week. NonactiveBanco de Chile provides a wide customer base of individuals and corporations with general banking services. The stock’s dividend yield is 2.9%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BCH stock.

This week, Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Bank of Nova Scotia offers various personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services in Canada and internationally. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 2.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNS stock.

First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. First Connecticut Bancorp operates as the holding company for Farmington Bank that provides consumer and commercial banking services to businesses, individuals, and governments in central Connecticut. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FBNK stock.

This is a strong week for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a global financial institution that serves clients through CIBC retail markets and wholesale banking. The current dividend yield is 3.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock.

The rating of BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. BOK Financial provides a range of financial services to commercial and industrial customers, other financial institutions, and consumers in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BOKF stock.

Glacier Bancorp (NASDAQ:GBCI) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Glacier Bancorp is a regional multi-bank holding company providing commercial financial services to individuals and corporations. Wall Street has pushed the stock higher by 6% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GBCI stock.

Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Washington Trust offers a range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including wealth management. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WASH stock.

Pinnacle Financial Partners’ (NASDAQ:PNFP) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Pinnacle Financial Partners is a holding company for Pinnacle National Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNFP stock.

This week, Taylor Capital Group’s (NASDAQ:TAYC) ratings are up from a B last week to an A. Taylor Capital Group is a bank holding company for Cole Taylor Bank. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 9.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAYC stock.

BSB Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:BLMT) improves from a C to a B rating this week. BSB Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, Belmont Savings Bank, provides banking products and services. The bank’s business consists primarily of accepting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated fr… For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BLMT stock.

BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ:BNCN) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. BNC Bancorp offers products and services to individuals and small- to medium-sized local businesses. Investors seem to agree with the upgraded status of the stock, and have pushed the stock up 5.9% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNCN stock.

Wells Fargo’s (NYSE:WFC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Wells Fargo provides financial services in mainly wholesale banking, mortgage banking, consumer finance, equipment leasing, agricultural finance and commercial finance. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WFC stock.

PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. PacWest Bancorp is the holding company for Pacific Western Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PACW stock.

The rating of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. U.S. Bancorp provides banking and financial services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USB stock.

This is a strong week for Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Huntington Bancshares is a multi-state bank holding company. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 9.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBAN stock.

This week, Independent Bank Corp.’s (NASDAQ:INDB) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Independent Bank is the holding company for Rockland Trust. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INDB stock.

First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ:FFIN) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. First Financial Bankshares is a multi-bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FFIN stock.

Pacific Continental Corp. (NASDAQ:PCBK) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to an A this week. Pacific Continental Bank is a bank holding company that provides commercial banking, financing, and mortgage lending in parts of Washington state and Oregon. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PCBK stock.

First Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) improves from a C to a B rating this week. First Community Bancshares is the holding company for First Community Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCBC stock.

This week, Bryn Mawr Bank (NASDAQ:BMTC) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Bryn Mawr Bank offers a full range of personal and business banking services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BMTC stock.

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