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By the People, for the People
HBT Financial Receives 'Moderate Buy' Consensus Rating
Brokerages give mixed recommendations for the North Carolina-based bank holding company.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:48am
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HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBT), the bank holding company for HomeTrust Bank, has received a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from seven brokerages currently covering the firm. The analysts' average 12-month price target for HBT stock is $29.
Why it matters
HBT Financial's mixed analyst ratings reflect the challenges facing regional banks in the current economic environment. The company's performance and outlook will be closely watched by investors seeking exposure to community-focused financial institutions.
The details
Three investment analysts have rated HBT Financial as a 'hold', three as a 'buy', and one as a 'strong buy'. Piper Sandler recently raised its price target for the stock from $29 to $30, while Weiss Ratings upgraded HBT from 'buy (b+)' to 'buy (a-)'.
- HBT Financial reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 26, 2026.
- The company's Board of Directors approved a $30 million stock repurchase program on December 18, 2025.
The players
HBT Financial, Inc.
The bank holding company for HomeTrust Bank, a community-focused financial institution based in Lenoir, North Carolina.
HomeTrust Bank
A subsidiary of HBT Financial that provides personal and business banking services across western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and Upstate South Carolina.
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
HBT Financial's mixed analyst ratings highlight the challenges facing regional banks in the current economic climate, but the company's community-focused approach and recent performance upgrades suggest it may be well-positioned to weather the storm.
