Home BancShares Sees Ratings Changes

Analysts update recommendations and price targets for the Arkansas-based bank holding company.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Several brokerages have recently updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Home BancShares (NYSE: HOMB), a bank holding company based in Conway, Arkansas. The changes include a downgrade from 'hold' to 'sell' by one analyst, as well as an upgrade from 'hold' to 'buy' by another. Home BancShares also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on March 4th.

Why it matters

Ratings changes from analysts can significantly impact a company's stock price and investor sentiment. As a regional bank, Home BancShares' performance is closely watched by the financial community and these updates provide insight into how the company is viewed by the market.

The details

The recent ratings changes for Home BancShares include a downgrade from 'hold' to 'sell' by analysts at Wall Street Zen on January 31st, as well as an upgrade from 'hold' to 'buy' by analysts at Zacks Research on January 19th. Home BancShares also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on March 4th to shareholders of record as of February 11th.

  • On January 31, 2026, Home BancShares was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating.
  • On January 19, 2026, Home BancShares was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a 'hold' rating to a 'buy' rating.
  • On March 4, 2026, Home BancShares will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2026.

The players

Home BancShares, Inc.

A bank holding company based in Conway, Arkansas that operates through its primary subsidiary, Home Bank, National Association. The company provides a range of banking services to individuals, small and middle-market businesses, and public entities.

Wall Street Zen

A financial research and analysis firm that recently downgraded Home BancShares from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating.

Zacks Research

A financial research firm that recently upgraded Home BancShares from a 'hold' rating to a 'buy' rating.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The ratings changes for Home BancShares highlight the ongoing scrutiny and analysis that regional banks face from the financial community. As the company navigates the competitive banking landscape, investor sentiment and market perceptions will continue to be important factors in its performance.