Flagstar Bank Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts cite a mix of buy, hold, and sell recommendations for the regional bank's stock.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:24am

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Flagstar Bank, National Association (NYSE:FLG) has received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' recommendation from the 15 analysts currently covering the stock, according to Marketbeat.com. The analysts' ratings include one sell, six hold, seven buy, and one strong buy recommendations, with an average 12-month price target of $15.18.

Why it matters

Flagstar Bank's stock performance and analyst sentiment provide insight into the current state of the regional banking industry, which has faced headwinds from the economic impacts of the pandemic. The mixed analyst views reflect the challenges and opportunities Flagstar faces as it navigates the evolving financial landscape.

The details

The analysts' ratings for Flagstar Bank include one sell, six hold, seven buy, and one strong buy recommendations. Several firms have recently adjusted their price targets, with Royal Bank of Canada lifting its target from $13 to $15 and Truist Financial upgrading the stock from hold to buy and increasing its target from $13.50 to $17.

  • Flagstar Bank reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 30, 2026.
  • The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.01 on March 17, 2026.

The players

Flagstar Bank, National Association

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Troy, Michigan that provides commercial banking, mortgage lending, and deposit products across the United States.

Royal Bank of Canada

A multinational financial services company that covers Flagstar Bank's stock and recently raised its price target.

Truist Financial

A diversified financial services company that upgraded Flagstar Bank's stock rating and increased its price target.

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