
PNFP Stock Forecast & Price Target
PNFP Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Pinnacle Finl Partners is poised for above average growth potential as the recent merger with SynovusFinancial Corporation greatly enhances its geographical reach and offers opportunities for cross-selling and investment in complementary specialty businesses. The company's strong hiring strategy, with a targeted 225-250 revenue producers in 2026 and a focus on expanding its presence in CRE lending, bodes well for its future loan growth. Additionally, with a positive asset quality outlook, continued cost savings from the merger, and a constructive financial outlook for 2026, PNFP presents an attractive risk/reward opportunity to investors.
Bears say
Pinnacle Finl Partners is facing challenges ahead due to its heavy reliance on acquisitions, with the success of its loan portfolio largely dependent on these deals. The company has also reported higher expenses which has negatively impacted its core PPNR. While its NIM beat consensus, it is expected to decline in the future due to liquidity actions and industry changes. With its shares underperforming and uncertainties around its MOE with SmartFinancial, the outlook for Pinnacle Finl Partners remains negative and the lack of share buyback activity in 2026 could result in upside to earnings estimates for 2027.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Steel Newco Inc and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
PNFP Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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