Clark Capital Management Group Boosts BancFirst Holdings

Investment firm increases stake in Oklahoma-based bank by 37.6% in Q3

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:09am

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Clark Capital Management Group Inc. raised its position in shares of BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ:BANF) by 37.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 62,605 shares of the bank's stock, valued at $7.9 million, after purchasing an additional 17,092 shares during the period.

Why it matters

BancFirst is the largest state-chartered bank in Oklahoma, with a network of over 60 branches serving urban and rural communities across the state. The increase in Clark Capital's stake suggests the investment firm sees growth potential in the regional bank despite broader economic headwinds.

The details

Clark Capital Management Group Inc. raised its position in BancFirst by purchasing an additional 17,092 shares in the 3rd quarter of 2022. This increased the firm's total holdings in the bank to 62,605 shares, or 0.19% of BancFirst's outstanding stock. The shares were valued at $7.9 million as of the most recent 13F filing.

  • Clark Capital Management Group Inc. increased its BancFirst holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2022.

The players

Clark Capital Management Group Inc.

An investment management firm that raised its stake in BancFirst Corporation in the 3rd quarter of 2022.

BancFirst Corporation

A regional banking holding company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is the largest state-chartered bank in the state.

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The takeaway

The increase in Clark Capital's position in BancFirst suggests the investment firm sees growth potential in the Oklahoma-based regional bank, even as broader economic conditions remain uncertain.