Five Star Bancorp Receives Moderate Buy Rating from Analysts

Shares of the regional bank have a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from research firms.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Shares of Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the seven research firms currently covering the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock as a hold, while five have given it a buy rating. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $40.00.

Why it matters

The Moderate Buy rating and positive analyst sentiment suggest that Five Star Bancorp's performance and growth prospects are viewed favorably by the investment community. This could help drive increased investor interest and potentially lead to a rise in the stock price.

The details

Several brokerages have weighed in on Five Star Bancorp recently. DA Davidson lifted their price target on the stock from $43 to $45 and maintained a Buy rating. Stephens downgraded the shares to Equal Weight and set a $37 price target. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price objective from $40 to $41 and kept a Market Perform rating. Weiss Ratings reiterated a Buy (b-) rating on the stock.

  • Five Star Bancorp reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 26, 2026.
  • The company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.20 to $0.25 per share on February 2, 2026.

The players

Five Star Bancorp

A community-focused financial institution serving retail and commercial customers primarily in Upstate New York, with headquarters in Rochester.

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The takeaway

The Moderate Buy rating and positive analyst sentiment suggest that Five Star Bancorp's performance and growth prospects are viewed favorably by the investment community, which could help drive increased investor interest and potentially lead to a rise in the stock price.