by Portfolio Grader | October 9, 2013 11:00 am
21 Commercial Banking stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
This week, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNFP[2]) 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. After six consecutive days of gains, the stock price has reached $29.74. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNFP stock[3].
This week, Taylor Capital Group, Inc. (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. The stock finished at $21.88 per share, after three days of consecutive gains. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAYC stock[5].
BSB Bancorp, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:BLMT[6]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. BSB Bancorp operates as a bank holding company. The stock price has been on the rise for the past two days, reaching $14.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BLMT stock[7].
BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ:BNCN[8]) improves from a C to a B rating this week. BNC Bancorp offers products and services to individuals and small- to medium-sized local businesses. The stock price has pushed upwards for the past seven days, reaching $12.31. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNCN stock[9].
This is a strong week for Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC[10]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous 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[11].
This week, PacWest Bancorp’s (NASDAQ:PACW[12]) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. PacWest Bancorp is the holding company for Pacific Western Bank. The stock finished at $35.10 per share, after three days of consecutive gains. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PACW stock[13].
The rating of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB[14]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. U.S. Bancorp provides banking and financial services. After three consecutive days of gains, the stock price has reached $35.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USB stock[15].
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN[16]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. 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]) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Independent Bank is the holding company for Rockland Trust. The stock price has pushed upwards for the past three days, reaching $35.12. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INDB stock[19].
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN[20]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. First Financial Bankshares is a multi-bank holding company. The stock price has been on the rise for the past three days, reaching $56.75. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FFIN stock[21].
Pacific Continental Corporation (NASDAQ:PCBK[22]) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. 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].
First Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCBC[24]) 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[25].
This week, Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:BMTC[26]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Bryn Mawr Bank offers a full range of personal and business banking services. After seven consecutive days of gains, the stock price has reached $25.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BMTC stock[27].
The rating of Banco de Chile Sponsored ADR (NYSE:BCH[28]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. NonactiveBanco de Chile provides a wide customer base of individuals and corporations with general banking services. The stock price has been on the rise for the past two days, reaching $92.44. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 3.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BCH stock[29].
This is a strong week for BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF[30]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. 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, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBCI[32]) 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GBCI stock[33].
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH[34]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Washington Trust offers a range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including wealth management. The stock finished at $31.00 per share, after three days of consecutive gains. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WASH stock[35].
This week, First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK[36]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FBNK stock[37].
First Financial Holdings, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:SCBT[38]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s 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. The stock price has pushed upwards for the past three days, reaching $54.73. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCBT stock[39].
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM[40]) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a global financial institution that serves clients through CIBC retail markets and wholesale banking. The stock price has been on the rise for the past three days, reaching $78.75. The stock’s dividend yield is 3.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock[41].
The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS[42]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Bank of Nova Scotia offers various personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services in Canada and internationally. The current dividend yield is 2.4%. 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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