Flagstar Bank Upgraded to Hold by Wall Street Zen

Several analysts have raised their price targets on the bank's stock.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

Wall Street Zen has upgraded shares of Flagstar Bank, National Association (NYSE:FLG) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research report published on Saturday. The report noted that several other brokerages have also recently commented on FLG, with Morgan Stanley, Cantor Fitzgerald, Barclays, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, and DA Davidson all raising their price targets on the stock.

Why it matters

Flagstar Bank is a major regional bank with a significant mortgage lending and servicing business. The upgrades and price target increases from multiple analysts suggest growing confidence in the bank's financial performance and outlook.

The details

The analysts cited Flagstar Bank's recent quarterly earnings results, which beat expectations, as well as the bank's diversified business model spanning commercial banking, mortgage lending, and deposit products. The upgrades and price target hikes indicate Wall Street's belief that Flagstar is well-positioned to navigate the current economic environment.

  • Flagstar Bank, National Association reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 30, 2026.
  • The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share on March 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2026.

The players

Flagstar Bank, National Association

A bank holding company and the principal subsidiary of Flagstar Financial Corporation, providing commercial banking, mortgage lending and servicing, and deposit products across the United States.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that provides investment analysis and recommendations.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.

Cantor Fitzgerald

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, prime brokerage, and commercial real estate services.

Barclays

A British multinational universal bank that provides various financial services including retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

An investment bank that specializes in the financial services sector, providing research, sales, trading, and investment banking services.

DA Davidson

A full-service investment firm providing wealth management, portfolio management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and research.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The upgrades and price target increases for Flagstar Bank's stock suggest that Wall Street sees the company as well-positioned to navigate the current economic environment, with a diversified business model and recent strong financial performance.