NASDAQ:SMBK SmartFinancial (SMBK) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Exposed: How Big Banks Plan to Chain Your Wealth with Digital Dollars (From GoldenCrest Metals) (Ad) Free SMBK Stock Alerts $20.57 +0.91 (+4.63%) (As of 04/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.89▼$20.5750-Day Range$19.09▼$22.8452-Week Range$18.86▼$25.98Volume48,656 shsAverage Volume30,159 shsMarket Capitalization$350.92 millionP/E Ratio13.19Dividend Yield1.56%Price Target$26.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get SmartFinancial alerts: Email Address SmartFinancial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.6% Upside$26.25 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.23Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$51,782 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth15.18%From $1.91 to $2.20 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.44 out of 5 starsFinance Sector180th out of 829 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry30th out of 83 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSmartFinancial has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSmartFinancial has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SMBK. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSmartFinancial pays a meaningful dividend of 1.61%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSmartFinancial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SmartFinancial is 18.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SmartFinancial will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.55% next year. This indicates that SmartFinancial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SMBK. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSmartFinancial has a news sentiment score of 0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for SmartFinancial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SmartFinancial insiders have sold 138.96% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $21,670.00 in company stock and sold $51,782.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.80% of the stock of SmartFinancial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions58.78% of the stock of SmartFinancial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SmartFinancial are expected to grow by 15.18% in the coming year, from $1.91 to $2.20 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SmartFinancial is 12.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SmartFinancial is 12.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 63.02.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSmartFinancial has a P/B Ratio of 0.76. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad GoldenCrest MetalsExposed: How Big Banks Plan to Chain Your Wealth with Digital DollarsBig Banks have declared war on your wallet. But it's not too late to fight back. Discover how to protect your assets from their latest maneuver.Learn More Now About SmartFinancial Stock (NASDAQ:SMBK)SmartFinancial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for SmartBank that provides various financial services to individuals and corporate customers in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. It operates through Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Real Estate, Construction and Land Development, Commercial and Industrial, Leases, and Consumer and Other segments. The company offers noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing checking, interest-bearing demand, savings, money market, time deposit, individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial and residential real estate, consumer real estate, and construction and land development loans; commercial and financial loans and leases; commercial business and mortgage loans; and direct consumer installment, educational, agriculture, and other revolving credit loans; equipment financing, heavy equipment, semis, and trailers loans and leases to small and mid-size companies; letters of credit; and overdraft facilities. In addition, the company offers wealth management, insurance, mortgage origination, and internet and mobile banking services. SmartFinancial, Inc. is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.Read More SMBK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SMBK Stock News HeadlinesApril 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSmartFinancial's (SMBK) Overweight Rating Reaffirmed at StephensApril 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 SmartFinancial Inc Earnings CallApril 24, 2024 | GoldenCrest Metals (Ad)Exposed: How Big Banks Plan to Chain Your Wealth with Digital DollarsBig Banks have declared war on your wallet. But it's not too late to fight back. Discover how to protect your assets from their latest maneuver.April 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Gives a Hold Rating to SmartFinancial (SMBK)April 22, 2024 | investorplace.comSMBK Stock Earnings: SmartFinancial Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 22, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial Inc. Surpasses Analyst EPS Projections in Q1 2024April 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comSmartFinancial Announces Results for the First Quarter 2024April 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSmartFinancial is about to announce earnings — here's what Wall Street expectsApril 24, 2024 | GoldenCrest Metals (Ad)Exposed: How Big Banks Plan to Chain Your Wealth with Digital DollarsBig Banks have declared war on your wallet. But it's not too late to fight back. Discover how to protect your assets from their latest maneuver.April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSmartFinancial (SMBK) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on MondayApril 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comSmartFinancial Sets Dates for First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference CallMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE:SMBK) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 52%February 22, 2024 | benzinga.comSmartFinancial Stock (NYSE:SMBK), Short Interest ReportFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDown -7.29% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in SmarFinancial (SMBK)February 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSmarFinancial (SMBK) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should KnowJanuary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About SmartFinancial's (NYSE:SMBK) Upcoming US$0.08 DividendJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 24, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deSmartFinancial, Inc.: SmartFinancial Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter 2023January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial Inc (SMBK) Reports Mixed Fourth Quarter Results Amidst Economic ChallengesNovember 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in SmartFinancial (NASDAQ:SMBK) are in the red if they invested a year agoNovember 29, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSmartFinancial, Inc.: SmartFinancial Announces Transfer Of Listing Of Common Stock To The New York Stock ExchangeNovember 29, 2023 | morningstar.comSmartFinancial Inc SMBKNovember 28, 2023 | msn.comSmartFinancial announces transfer of listing of common stock to NYSENovember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial Announces Transfer Of Listing Of Common Stock To The New York Stock ExchangeNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSmartFinancial's (NASDAQ:SMBK) Dividend Will Be $0.08October 26, 2023 | msn.comRaymond James Maintains SmartFinancial (SMBK) Strong Buy RecommendationOctober 25, 2023 | benzinga.comSmartFinancial Stock (NASDAQ:SMBK) Earnings Dates and Earning CallsSee More Headlines Receive SMBK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SmartFinancial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend2/01/2024Dividend Payable2/20/2024Today4/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:SMBK Previous SymbolOTCMKTS:CSBQ CUSIPN/A CIK1038773 Webwww.smartfinancialinc.com Phone(865) 437-5700FaxN/AEmployees570Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$26.25 High Stock Price Target$28.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+27.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.56 Trailing P/E Ratio13.19 Forward P/E Ratio10.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$28.59 million Net Margins10.65% Pretax Margin15.07% Return on Equity6.94% Return on Assets0.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.12 Current Ratio0.88 Quick Ratio0.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$240.37 million Price / Sales1.46 Cash Flow$2.95 per share Price / Cash Flow6.97 Book Value$27.06 per share Price / Book0.76Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,060,000Free Float15,727,000Market Cap$350.92 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.69 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Nathan StrallHead of Investor RelationsMs. Kelley L. FowlerSenior VP and Director of Marketing & Public Relations - SmartBankMs. Rebecca C. Boyd (Age 43)Executive VP & Chief People Officer Mr. Gary Wayne Petty Jr. (Age 49)Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $140.5kMr. Travis LytleSenior VP and Director of Community Development & Community Reinvestment Act OfficerMr. Monty HatcherExecutive Vice PresidentMs. Robbie Washington (Age 60)Senior VP, Community Reinvestment Act Officer & Director of HMDA Mr. Martin E. SchrodtExecutive VP & Chief Banking OfficerMr. Daniel W. NicholsSenior VP, Cornerstone Community BankMr. James Robert Vercoe Jr. (Age 71)EVP & Relationship Team Manager, Cornerstone Community Bank More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShore BancsharesNASDAQ:SHBIGuaranty BancsharesNASDAQ:GNTYArrow FinancialNASDAQ:AROWProfessionalNASDAQ:PFHDAlerus FinancialNASDAQ:ALRSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPrivate Capital Management LLCSold 10,100 shares on 4/11/2024Ownership: 3.419%Gary Wayne Petty JrSold 2,394 sharesTotal: $51,782.22 ($21.63/share)Mendon Capital Advisors CorpBought 76,454 shares on 2/23/2024Ownership: 0.450%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioSold 800 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.017%Forest Hill Capital LLCSold 135,208 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.569%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SMBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SmartFinancial stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SmartFinancial in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SMBK shares. View SMBK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is SmartFinancial's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for SmartFinancial's stock. Their SMBK share price targets range from $25.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $26.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SMBK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SMBK shares performed in 2024? SmartFinancial's stock was trading at $24.49 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SMBK stock has decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $20.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is SmartFinancial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 22nd 2024. View our SMBK earnings forecast. How were SmartFinancial's earnings last quarter? SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, January, 22nd. The bank reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $65.07 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $39.14 million. SmartFinancial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.67% and a net margin of 11.90%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.76 EPS. How often does SmartFinancial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SmartFinancial? SmartFinancial declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 1st. Read our dividend analysis for SMBK. Is SmartFinancial a good dividend stock? SmartFinancial (NASDAQ:SMBK) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.61%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SMBK will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.55% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SMBK. What is Billy Carroll's approval rating as SmartFinancial's CEO? 19 employees have rated SmartFinancial Chief Executive Officer Billy Carroll on Glassdoor.com. Billy Carroll has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Billy Carroll in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of SmartFinancial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SmartFinancial investors own include Edwards Lifesciences (EW), General Mills (GIS), STAG Industrial (STAG), Trevena (TRVN), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Great Panther Mining (GPL), Louisiana-Pacific (LPX), Pfizer (PFE) and PulteGroup (PHM). How do I buy shares of SmartFinancial? Shares of SMBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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