UMB Financial (UMBF) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF):

• 10/30/2025 – UMB Financial had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Piper Sandler. They now have a $145.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $148.00.
• 10/30/2025 – UMB Financial had its price target lowered by analysts at TD Cowen from $151.00 to $149.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/30/2025 – UMB Financial had its “strong-buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc.. They now have a $135.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $138.00.
• 10/24/2025 – UMB Financial was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.
• 10/10/2025 – UMB Financial had its price target raised by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $122.00 to $128.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – UMB Financial was given a new $155.00 price target on by analysts at Barclays PLC. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – UMB Financial had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/6/2025 – UMB Financial is now covered by analysts at Hovde Group. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/29/2025 – UMB Financial had its price target raised by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $120.00 to $154.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/29/2025 – UMB Financial had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $125.00 to $130.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 9/27/2025 – UMB Financial had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/25/2025 – UMB Financial is now covered by analysts at TD Cowen. They set a “buy” rating and a $151.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/24/2025 – UMB Financial is now covered by analysts at Cowen Inc. They set a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 9/8/2025 – UMB Financial had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $130.00 to $144.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

UMB Financial Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.43 per share. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 10th. This is a boost from UMB Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. UMB Financial’s dividend payout ratio is presently 19.48%.

Insider Activity

In other UMB Financial news, insider Stacy H. King sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.88, for a total transaction of $178,320.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 9,472 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,126,031.36. The trade was a 13.67% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Phillip James Mason sold 750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.97, for a total value of $90,727.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,815 shares in the company, valued at $1,066,350.55. This represents a 7.84% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 20,845 shares of company stock worth $2,440,666. 5.45% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

UMB Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company that provides banking services and asset servicing in the United States and internationally. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial loans and credit card; commercial real estate financing; letters of credit; loan syndication, and consultative service; various business solutions including asset-based lending, mezzanine debt, and minority equity investment; and treasury management service, such as depository service, account reconciliation, cash management tool, accounts payable and receivable solution, electronic fund transfer and automated payment, controlled disbursement, lockbox service, and remote deposit capture service.