SmartFinancial, Inc. Receives $40.50 Consensus Price Target from Analysts

Shares of the bank holding company have a 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Shares of SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) have received a consensus recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from the six brokerages currently covering the stock. The average 1-year price target among analysts is $40.50. The company recently announced a share buyback program and a quarterly dividend.

Why it matters

SmartFinancial's stock performance and analyst ratings provide insight into the company's financial health and growth prospects. The share buyback and dividend announcements suggest the company believes its shares are undervalued, which could signal confidence in its future outlook.

The details

Several analysts have weighed in on SmartFinancial's stock, with Zacks Research upgrading it to a 'strong-buy' rating and Hovde Group raising it to 'outperform' with a $48 price target. The company also recently announced a $10 million share buyback program and a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.

  • SmartFinancial announced the share buyback program on January 30, 2026.
  • The company paid the quarterly dividend on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026.

The players

SmartFinancial, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating through its primary subsidiary, SmartBank. The company provides a full suite of banking and financial services to individuals, small and middle-market businesses, and public entities across its regional footprint.

Zacks Research

An equity research firm that raised its rating on SmartFinancial's stock to 'strong-buy'.

Hovde Group

An investment banking and advisory firm that upgraded SmartFinancial's stock to 'outperform' with a $48 price target.

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