This week, 23 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”).
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTBI) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Surprise, HTBI also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTBI stock.
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNFP) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. 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, Inc.’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. 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 operates as a bank holding company. 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNCN stock.
This week, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) pushes up from a C to a B rating. 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. Shares of PACW have increased 10.3% 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 PACW stock.
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. 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 Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Huntington Bancshares is a multi-state bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBAN stock.
The rating of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB) moves up this week, rising from a C 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, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. First Financial Bankshares is a multi-bank holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FFIN stock.
Pacific Continental Corporation (NASDAQ:PCBK) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. 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.’s (NASDAQ:FCBC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. 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 Corporation (NASDAQ:BMTC) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week 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 week, Banco de Chile Sponsored ADR (NYSE:BCH) pushes up from a C to a B rating. 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.
BOK Financial Corporation (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.
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBCI) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. 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.’s (NASDAQ:WASH) 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.
First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises 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.
This is a strong week for First Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCBT). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous 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. 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 stock has a dividend yield of 3.7%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CM stock.
The rating of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) moves up this week, rising 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’s dividend yield is 2.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BNS stock.
Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing commercial and consumer banking, trust and investment management and brokerage services for individual and corporate clients. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PLMT stock.
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