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”).
This week, Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP) is showing significant improvement as the company’s rating hops from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”). Pinnacle Financial Partners is a holding company for Pinnacle National Bank. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Revisions, PNFP also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNFP stock.
This week, Taylor Capital Group (NASDAQ:TAYC) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). Taylor Capital Group is a bank holding company for Cole Taylor Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAYC stock.
This week, BSB Bancorp Inc’s (NASDAQ:BLMT) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. 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) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. BNC Bancorp offers products and services to individuals and small- to medium-sized local businesses. 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) improves from a C to a B rating this week. PacWest Bancorp is the holding company for Pacific Western Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PACW stock.
This is a strong week for U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. U.S. Bancorp provides banking and financial services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USB stock.
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Huntington Bancshares is a multi-state bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBAN stock.
Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Independent Bank is the holding company for Rockland Trust. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INDB stock.
The rating of First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ:FFIN) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. First Financial Bankshares is a multi-bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FFIN stock.
This week, Pacific Continental Corp. (NASDAQ:PCBK) pushes up from a B to an A rating. 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) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. First Community Bancshares is the holding company for First Community Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCBC stock.
Bryn Mawr Bank (NASDAQ:BMTC) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. 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.
This is a strong week for Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. NonactiveBanco de Chile provides a wide customer base of individuals and corporations with general banking services. The stock’s dividend yield is 3.4%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BCH stock.
BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week 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.
This week, Glacier Bancorp (NASDAQ:GBCI) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Glacier Bancorp is a regional multi-bank holding company providing commercial financial services to individuals and corporations. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GBCI stock.
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) improves from a C to a B rating 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.
First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. 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.
SCBT Financial (NASDAQ:SCBT) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCBT stock.
This week, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (NYSE:CM) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. 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 3.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock.
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Bank of Nova Scotia offers various personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services in Canada and internationally. The stock has a dividend yield of 2.4%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNS stock.
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