Pinnacle Financial Partners Receives 'Moderate Buy' Consensus Rating

Analysts cite growth potential in diverse sectors like healthcare, tech, and real estate.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNFP) has received a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from 19 research analysts covering the stock. The analysts cited the company's client-focused model, local decision-making, and specialized industry expertise in sectors like healthcare, technology, real estate, and professional services as factors driving their positive outlook.

Why it matters

Pinnacle Financial Partners' 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts signals confidence in the company's ability to continue growing its commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, and insurance businesses. As a regional financial services provider, Pinnacle's performance is seen as an indicator of broader economic trends in its Southeastern U.S. markets.

The details

The consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating is based on 8 hold recommendations, 10 buy recommendations, and 1 strong buy recommendation. Analysts have an average 1-year price target of $113.41 for the stock. Several firms, including Citigroup, Royal Bank of Canada, Deutsche Bank, and Keefe Bruyette & Woods, have issued positive commentary and target price increases in recent months, citing Pinnacle's diversified business model and specialized industry expertise.

  • Pinnacle Financial Partners paid a $0.50 per share dividend on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026.
  • Pinnacle CFO Andrew J. Gregory Jr. purchased 1,000 shares of the company's stock on February 12, 2026 at an average price of $94.52 per share.

The players

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

A financial services company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee that provides banking, wealth management, and insurance solutions to business and consumer clients.

Andrew J. Gregory Jr.

The Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle Financial Partners.

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