S&T Bancorp Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Seven brokerages cover the financial services provider, with five giving a 'hold' recommendation and two a 'buy'.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:19am

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Shares of S&T Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:STBA) have been assigned a consensus 'Hold' recommendation from seven brokerages currently covering the firm, according to MarketBeat Ratings. Five investment analysts have rated the stock as 'Hold', while two have assigned a 'Buy' rating. The average 12-month price target among brokers is $44.40.

Why it matters

S&T Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Pennsylvania, serving retail and commercial customers. The 'Hold' rating from analysts suggests they see the stock as fairly valued at current levels, with limited upside potential in the near term.

The details

Several analysts have recently weighed in on S&T Bancorp. DA Davidson initiated coverage with a 'Neutral' rating and $47 price target. Janney Montgomery Scott upgraded the stock from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' and set a $46 target. Meanwhile, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares from 'Hold' to 'Sell'. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a 'Buy (b-)' rating on the stock.

  • S&T Bancorp reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 22, 2026.
  • The company announced a $100 million share buyback program on January 22, 2026.
  • S&T Bancorp paid a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share on February 26, 2026.

The players

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serving as the parent of S&T Bank. The company operates under the NASDAQ ticker STBA and focuses on community-oriented financial services.

DA Davidson

An investment research firm that initiated coverage on S&T Bancorp with a 'Neutral' rating and $47 price target.

Janney Montgomery Scott

A financial services firm that upgraded S&T Bancorp from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' and set a $46 price target.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that downgraded S&T Bancorp from 'Hold' to 'Sell'.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that reaffirmed a 'Buy (b-)' rating on S&T Bancorp.

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The takeaway

The 'Hold' rating on S&T Bancorp suggests analysts see the stock as fairly valued, with limited upside potential in the near term. However, the company's focus on community-oriented banking and recent financial performance may continue to attract investor interest.