Should I buy or sell SmartFinancial stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SmartFinancial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for SmartFinancial's stock. Their SMBK share price targets range from $25.00 to $28.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $26.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.6% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SMBK shares have decreased by 21.4% and is now trading at $19.26. 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, April 22nd 2024. View our SMBK earnings forecast .

How can I listen to SmartFinancial's earnings call?

SmartFinancial will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 929-458-6194 with passcode "672905".

How were SmartFinancial's earnings last quarter?

SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) released 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 the consensus estimate 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 in the prior year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share.

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 yield of 1.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 1.67%. 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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$19.26

+0.17 (+0.89%)

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Today's Range: $19.08
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$19.71
50-Day Range: $19.09
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$22.84
52-Week Range: $18.86
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$25.98

Volume: 33,625 shs
Average Volume: 32,215 shs
Market Capitalization: $328.58 million

P/E Ratio: 11.40
Dividend Yield: 1.66%
Price Target: $26.50

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SmartFinancial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 37.6% Upside
$26.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$51,782 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.18%
From $1.91 to $2.20 Per Share

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.

4.02 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

310th out of 822 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

42nd out of 77 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
SmartFinancial 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 Coverage
SmartFinancial has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SMBK.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
SmartFinancial pays a meaningful dividend of 1.67%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
SmartFinancial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of SmartFinancial is 18.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based 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.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SMBK.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SmartFinancial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 Insiders
Only 7.80% of the stock of SmartFinancial is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
58.78% of the stock of SmartFinancial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings 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 Market
The P/E ratio of SmartFinancial is 11.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of SmartFinancial is 11.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 60.17.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
SmartFinancial has a P/B Ratio of 0.71. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

SMBK Stock Price History

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SMBK Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

SmartFinancial (SMBK) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Monday

April 5, 2024 | globenewswire.com

SmartFinancial Sets Dates for First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

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SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE:SMBK) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 52%

February 22, 2024 | benzinga.com

SmartFinancial Stock (NYSE:SMBK), Short Interest Report

February 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

SmarFinancial (SMBK) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

January 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

January 24, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

SmartFinancial, Inc.: SmartFinancial Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter 2023

January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial Inc (SMBK) Reports Mixed Fourth Quarter Results Amidst Economic Challenges

November 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders in SmartFinancial (NASDAQ:SMBK) are in the red if they invested a year ago

November 29, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

SmartFinancial, Inc.: SmartFinancial Announces Transfer Of Listing Of Common Stock To The New York Stock Exchange

November 29, 2023 | morningstar.com

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November 28, 2023 | msn.com

SmartFinancial announces transfer of listing of common stock to NYSE

November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial Announces Transfer Of Listing Of Common Stock To The New York Stock Exchange

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial's (NASDAQ:SMBK) Dividend Will Be $0.08

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

Raymond James Maintains SmartFinancial (SMBK) Strong Buy Recommendation

October 25, 2023 | benzinga.com

SmartFinancial Stock (NASDAQ:SMBK) Earnings Dates and Earning Calls

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

October 24, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

SmartFinancial, Inc.: SmartFinancial Announces Results for the Third Quarter 2023

October 23, 2023 | msn.com

SmartFinancial GAAP EPS of $0.12 misses by $0.35, revenue of $31.69M misses by $7.17M

October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial Announces Results for the Third Quarter 2023

October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SmartFinancial Inc (SMBK) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Net Income Drops to $2.1 Million

October 23, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Big Tech Earnings

October 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

SmartFinancial is about to announce its earnings — here's what to expect

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/22/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend: 2/01/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/20/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/22/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Finance
Industry: National commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SMBK
Previous Symbol: OTCMKTS:CSBQ
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1038773
Web: www.smartfinancialinc.com
Phone: (865) 437-5700
Fax: N/A
Employees: 570
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $26.50
High Stock Price Target: $28.00
Low Stock Price Target: $25.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +37.6%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.69
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.40
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.08
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $28.59 million
Net Margins: 11.90%
Pretax Margin: 15.07%
Return on Equity: 7.67%
Return on Assets: 0.72%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12
Current Ratio: 0.88
Quick Ratio: 0.88

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $240.37 million
Price / Sales: 1.37
Cash Flow: $2.83 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.81
Book Value: $27.06 per share
Price / Book: 0.71

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 17,060,000
Free Float: 15,727,000
Market Cap: $328.58 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.69

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Key Executives

Mr. Nathan Strall
Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Kelley L. Fowler
Senior VP and Director of Marketing & Public Relations - SmartBank
Ms. Rebecca C. Boyd (Age 43)
Executive VP & Chief People Officer
Mr. Gary Wayne Petty Jr. (Age 49)
Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer
Comp: $140.5k
Mr. Travis Lytle
Senior VP and Director of Community Development & Community Reinvestment Act Officer
Mr. Monty Hatcher
Executive Vice President
Ms. Robbie Washington (Age 60)
Senior VP, Community Reinvestment Act Officer & Director of HMDA
Mr. Martin E. Schrodt
Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer
Mr. Daniel W. Nichols
Senior VP, Cornerstone Community Bank
Mr. James Robert Vercoe Jr. (Age 71)
EVP & Relationship Team Manager, Cornerstone Community Bank

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Insiders & Institutions

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SMBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SmartFinancial stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SmartFinancial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for SmartFinancial's stock. Their SMBK share price targets range from $25.00 to $28.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $26.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.6% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SMBK shares have decreased by 21.4% and is now trading at $19.26.
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, April 22nd 2024.
View our SMBK earnings forecast.
How can I listen to SmartFinancial's earnings call?: SmartFinancial will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 929-458-6194 with passcode "672905".
How were SmartFinancial's earnings last quarter?: SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) released 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 the consensus estimate 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 in the prior year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share.

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 yield of 1.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 1.67%. 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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SmartFinancial (SMBK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

SmartFinancial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About SmartFinancial Stock (NASDAQ:SMBK)

SMBK Stock Price History

SMBK Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

SMBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™