Hilltop Holdings Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Shares of the Dallas-based financial services company earn consensus recommendation from research firms

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:31am

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Shares of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH) have received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' recommendation from the five research firms covering the company, according to a report from MarketBeat.com. Three analysts have rated the stock as a 'hold', one as a 'buy', and one as a 'strong buy', with an average 12-month price target of $37.50.

Why it matters

Hilltop Holdings is a diversified financial services company based in Dallas, Texas, offering commercial banking, mortgage lending, and capital markets services through its subsidiaries. The 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from analysts suggests the stock may have upside potential, though some caution remains around the company's outlook.

The details

The analysts' ratings and price targets for Hilltop Holdings are based on the company's recent financial performance and market positioning. In its most recent quarterly earnings report, Hilltop reported earnings of $0.69 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.46. The company also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share.

  • Hilltop Holdings reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 29, 2026.
  • The company's stock opened at $37.38 on Friday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Hilltop Holdings Inc.

A Dallas, Texas-based financial holding company offering commercial banking, mortgage lending, and capital markets services through its subsidiaries PlainsCapital Corporation, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities.

Steve B. Thompson

Chief Executive Officer of Hilltop Holdings.

Martin Bradley Winges

Chief Executive Officer of Hilltop Holdings.

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