by Portfolio Grader | July 24, 2013 10:30 am
The grades of 21 Commercial Banking stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.
Pinnacle Financial Partners’ (NASDAQ:PNFP[2]) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). 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. Shares of PNFP have increased 14.6% over the past month, better than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNFP stock[3].
This week, Taylor Capital Group (NASDAQ:TAYC[4]) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. Taylor Capital Group is a bank holding company for Cole Taylor Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAYC stock[5].
This is a strong week for BSB Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:BLMT[6]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. BSB Bancorp operates as a bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BLMT stock[7].
BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ:BNCN[8]) 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNCN stock[9].
The rating of Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC[10]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. 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[11].
PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW[12]) 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[13].
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB[14]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. U.S. Bancorp provides banking and financial services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USB stock[15].
Huntington Bancshares’ (NASDAQ:HBAN[16]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Huntington Bancshares is a multi-state bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBAN stock[17].
Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB[18]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing 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[19].
This week, First Financial Bankshares’ (NASDAQ:FFIN[20]) ratings are up 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[21].
Pacific Continental Corp. (NASDAQ:PCBK[22]) 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[23].
This week, First Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:FCBC[24]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. First Community Bancshares is the holding company for First Community Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCBC stock[25].
Bryn Mawr Bank (NASDAQ:BMTC[26]) improves from a C to a B rating 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[27].
Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH[28]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. NonactiveBanco de Chile provides a wide customer base of individuals and corporations with general banking services. The stock has a dividend yield of 3.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BCH stock[29].
BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF[30]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises 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[31].
Glacier Bancorp (NASDAQ:GBCI[32]) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. 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[33].
Washington Trust Bancorp’s (NASDAQ:WASH[34]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. 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[35].
The rating of First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK[36]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. 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[37].
SCBT Financial (NASDAQ:SCBT[38]) improves from a B to an A rating 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCBT stock[39].
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM[40]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a global financial institution that serves clients through CIBC retail markets and wholesale banking. The stock’s dividend yield is 3.7%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock[41].
This is a strong week for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS[42]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Bank of Nova Scotia offers various personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services in Canada and internationally. The current dividend yield is 2.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNS stock[43].
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[44] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[45].
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