First Western Financial Assigned 'Hold' Rating by Analysts

Brokerages give mixed reviews on the regional bank's stock performance

Mar. 2, 2026 at 5:31pm

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First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYFW) has been assigned a consensus 'Hold' rating from five research firms currently covering the company, according to Marketbeat Ratings. One analyst has rated the stock as a 'Sell', two have issued 'Hold' ratings, and two have given 'Buy' recommendations. The average 12-month price target among the brokerages is $24.33.

Why it matters

The mixed analyst ratings and price targets reflect the challenges facing First Western Financial as a regional bank operating in a competitive financial services landscape. Investors will be watching to see if the company can maintain its growth and profitability in the face of economic headwinds.

The details

Several equity research analysts have recently weighed in on First Western Financial's stock performance. Wall Street Zen upgraded the shares from 'Sell' to 'Hold', while Zacks Research downgraded the stock from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell'. Weiss Ratings also maintained a 'Hold (c)' rating on the company.

  • First Western Financial's stock opened at $25.29 on Monday.
  • The company's 52-week low is $17.52 and its 52-week high is $28.00.

The players

First Western Financial, Inc.

A Denver-based bank holding company that provides wealth management, trust administration, and other financial services through its subsidiary First Western Trust.

Wall Street Zen

An equity research firm that covers First Western Financial.

Zacks Research

An equity research firm that covers First Western Financial.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that provides ratings and analysis on First Western Financial.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The mixed analyst sentiment on First Western Financial reflects the challenges facing regional banks in the current economic environment. Investors will be closely watching the company's ability to maintain growth and profitability as it navigates a competitive financial services landscape.