21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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This week, 21 commercial banking stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. 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.

Taylor Capital Group, Inc. (TAYC) is making headway this week, with the company’s rating improving to an A (“strong buy”) from a B (“buy”) last week. Taylor Capital Group is a bank holding company for Cole Taylor Bank. Shares of TAYC have increased 9.2% 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 TAYC stock.

BSB Bancorp, Inc. (BLMT) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. BSB Bancorp operates as a bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BLMT stock.

BNC Bancorp (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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNCN stock.

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week 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.

PacWest Bancorp’s (PACW) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. PacWest Bancorp is the holding company for Pacific Western Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PACW stock.

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

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) 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.

Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Independent Bank is the holding company for Rockland Trust. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INDB stock.

This week, First Financial Bankshares, Inc.’s (FFIN) 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.

Pacific Continental Corporation (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, Inc. (FCBC) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. First Community Bancshares is the holding company for First Community Bank. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCBC stock.

The rating of Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (BMTC) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. 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.

Banco de Chile Sponsored ADR (BCH) improves from a C to a B rating this week. NonactiveBanco de Chile provides a wide customer base of individuals and corporations with general banking services. The current dividend yield is 3.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BCH stock.

This is a strong week for BOK Financial Corporation (BOKF). 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.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) improves from a C to a B rating 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.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of 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.

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (FBNK) boosts its rating from a C 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.

This week, First Financial Holdings, Inc. (SCBT) pushes up from a B to an A rating. 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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) gets a higher grade this week, advancing 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 stock’s dividend yield is 3.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock.

The Bank of Nova Scotia’s (BNS) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. 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.

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