UMB Financial (UMBF, Financial) has caught the attention of BofA analyst Brandon Berman, who has resumed coverage with a Buy rating and set a price target of $105. This target suggests a potential upside of 16% from the current levels.
The analyst outlines that UMB Financial is demonstrating strong risk management practices and exhibiting above-average growth metrics. Despite these strengths, the company's stock trades at a 9% discount compared to its industry peers, making it a potentially attractive investment.
Furthermore, UMB Financial has maintained a high standard of credit quality, positioning it favorably in the current economic landscape. The firm also benefits from supportive macroeconomic policies, notably the pro-growth and re-shoring initiatives, which are expected to bolster its growth trajectory.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 9 analysts, the average target price for UMB Financial Corp (UMBF, Financial) is $129.11 with a high estimate of $150.00 and a low estimate of $105.00. The average target implies an upside of 42.73% from the current price of $90.46. More detailed estimate data can be found on the UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 9 brokerage firms, UMB Financial Corp's (UMBF, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.1, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for UMB Financial Corp (UMBF, Financial) in one year is $163.20, suggesting a upside of 80.41% from the current price of $90.46. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) Summary page.
