Wall Street Zen Upgrades Southside Bancshares to Hold

The research firm changes its rating on the regional bank's stock.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Wall Street Zen, a research firm, has upgraded its rating on shares of Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) from "sell" to "hold". Southside Bancshares is a bank holding company headquartered in Tyler, Texas that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, Southside Bank.

Why it matters

The upgrade from Wall Street Zen is a positive sign for Southside Bancshares, as it suggests the firm sees more upside potential in the stock compared to its previous "sell" rating. This could indicate improving financial performance or outlook for the regional bank.

The details

In its research note, Wall Street Zen cited Southside Bancshares' recent financial results and market performance as factors in the rating change. The bank holding company reported earnings per share of $0.70 for the latest quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80. Southside Bancshares' stock has traded in a range of $25.85 to $34.37 over the past 52 weeks, closing at $33.66 on Friday.

  • Wall Street Zen issued the research note on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Southside Bancshares reported its latest quarterly earnings on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that provides analysis and ratings on publicly traded companies.

Southside Bancshares

A bank holding company headquartered in Tyler, Texas that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, Southside Bank.

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The takeaway

The upgrade from Wall Street Zen suggests that the research firm sees more potential upside in Southside Bancshares' stock compared to its previous assessment. This could be a positive sign for the regional bank's financial performance and outlook, though investors should continue to monitor the company's progress.