Banking stocks represent commercial banks, regional banks, and savings institutions. Our AI analyzes net interest margins, loan loss provisions, capital adequacy ratios, and deposit growth from SEC filings to rate bank stocks.
Best Banking Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated banking stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: May 2026
CBSH
Confidence
80%
FMCB
Confidence
79%
FSBC
Confidence
78%
FBP
Confidence
78%
EWBC
Confidence
78%
ESQ
Confidence
78%
EEFT
Confidence
78%
FFIN
Confidence
76%
OFG
Confidence
76%
FSBW
Confidence
76%
FRMEP
Confidence
76%
FGRS
Confidence
76%
All Banking Stocks (325)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYFC | BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORP \DE\ | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| TAAG | Awareness Group, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| FFWM | First Foundation Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CARV | CARVER BANCORP INC | STRONG SELL | 91% | View Analysis → |
| GBNY | Generations Bancorp NY, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FGBIP | First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| EWSB | EWSB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| VWFB | VWF Bancorp, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| QNTO | QUAINT OAK BANCORP, INC. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| MGNO | Magnolia Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FOACW | Finance of America Companies Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FLG-PA | FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| EGBN | EAGLE BANCORP INC | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| PFSI | PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| PEBO | PEOPLES BANCORP INC | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| UWMC | UWM Holdings Corp | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| SBMW | Security Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| FNWB | First Northwest Bancorp | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| RKT | Rocket Companies, Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CCNB | Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| BCBP | BCB BANCORP INC | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| PNBK | PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC | STRONG SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| MFBI | Monroe Federal Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| FSEA | First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| FBSI | FIRST BANCSHARES INC /MO/ | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| NIC | NICOLET BANKSHARES INC | HOLD | 81% | View Analysis → |
| BOKF | BOK FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| BAFN | BayFirst Financial Corp. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| DWNX | DELHI BANK CORP | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CBSH | COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/ | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| LSAK | LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES INC | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FMCB | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| SFNC | SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SBSI | SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TMP | TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TCBX | Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SNNF | Seneca Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PFS | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PDLB | Ponce Financial Group, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| INBKZ | First Internet Bancorp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GLBZ | GLEN BURNIE BANCORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NSTS | NSTS Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MSBIP | Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FSBC | FIVE STAR BANCORP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FOTB | FIRST OTTAWA BANCSHARES, INC. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FBP | FIRST BANCORP /PR/ | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EWBC | EAST WEST BANCORP INC | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ESQ | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EEFT | EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| CFFN | Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MBINL | Merchants Bancorp | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| CIZN | CITIZENS HOLDING CO /MS/ | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| ONIT | ONITY GROUP INC. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AMTB | Amerant Bancorp Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AMAL | Amalgamated Financial Corp. | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| ALLY | Ally Financial Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FFIN | FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BHB | BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| OFG | OFG BANCORP | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| NFBK | Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| HBNC | HORIZON BANCORP INC /IN/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FSBW | FS Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FRMEP | FIRST MERCHANTS CORP | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FGRS | Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FDSB | Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| EFSI | EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| EBC | Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CULL | Cullman Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CPBI | Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBKM | CONSUMERS BANCORP INC /OH/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBFV | CB Financial Services, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBAN | COLONY BANKCORP INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CARE | Carter Bankshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FNB | FNB CORP/PA/ | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| AVBC | Avidia Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| WAFDP | WAFD INC | STRONG SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| USIO | Usio, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| TCBS | Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RVSB | RIVERVIEW BANCORP INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RBKB | Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RBCAA | REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| QCRH | QCR HOLDINGS INC | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OVBC | OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| NEWTH | NewtekOne, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EQBK | EQUITY BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EBMT | Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CZNC | CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CUBB | Customers Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CTBI | COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP INC /KY/ | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CBNK | Capital Bancorp Inc | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CASH | PATHWARD FINANCIAL, INC. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| INDB | INDEPENDENT BANK CORP | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| AX | Axos Financial, Inc. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FNWD | Finward Bancorp | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ALRS | ALERUS FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GBCI | GLACIER BANCORP, INC. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ECBK | ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| BVFL | BV Financial, Inc. | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| OBT | Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/ | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GSBC | GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FSUN | FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FNRN | FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FMBH | FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FFBC | FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FBLA | FB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CSBB | CSB Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| COSO | CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CNOBP | ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CFG-PI | CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CCNEP | CNB FINANCIAL CORP/PA | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CCFN | MUNCY COLUMBIA FINANCIAL Corp | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GABC | GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CHCO | CITY HOLDING CO | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| HBT | HBT Financial, Inc. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BY | BYLINE BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| ORRF | ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| KFFB | Kentucky First Federal Bancorp | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FUSB | FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FRAF | FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FITBM | FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FIBK | FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FDBC | FIDELITY D & D BANCORP INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CVBF | CVB FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| MVBF | MVB FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TRMK | TRUSTMARK CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| UCB | UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TREE | LendingTree, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| GBFH | GBank Financial Holdings Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FMAO | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SPFI | SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| COLB | COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SYBT | Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NRIM | NORTHRIM BANCORP INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PNC | PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HOMB | HOME BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| WSBF | Waterstone Financial, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| WABC | WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| VABK | Virginia National Bankshares Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| UNB | UNION BANKSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TRST | TRUSTCO BANK CORP N Y | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TFSL | TFS Financial CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SRBK | SR Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SLBK | Skyline Bankshares, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SFBC | Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RVRF | River Financial Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RRBI | RED RIVER BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PROV | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PRK | PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PGC | PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PFIS | PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PB | PROSPERITY BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NECB | NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| LSBK | Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HWCPZ | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HBIA | HILLS BANCORPORATION | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NPB | NORTHPOINTE BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FVCB | FVCBankcorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FNLC | First Bancorp, Inc /ME/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FMNB | FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP /OH/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FHN-PF | FIRST HORIZON CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FCBC | FIRST COMMUNITY BANKSHARES INC /VA/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ENBP | ENB Financial Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EFSCP | ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CWBC | Community West Bancshares | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CBU | COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CBNA | CHAIN BRIDGE BANCORP INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FHB | FIRST HAWAIIAN, INC. | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| BANR | BANNER CORP | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| JMSB | John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| HWBK | HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC. | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| BSBK | Bogota Financial Corp. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| LKFN | LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CBK | Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FCAP | FIRST CAPITAL INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FBIZ | FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ZIONP | ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /UT/ | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| UNTY | UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| UBSI | UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OSBC | OLD SECOND BANCORP INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OPHC | OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| IBOC | INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GOVB | Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| RMBI | Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ISTR | Investar Holding Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FMFG | Farmers & Merchants Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EMYB | Embassy Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| COF-PN | CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CLBK | Columbia Financial, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CCB | COASTAL FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| JUVF | JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| NTRSO | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| MGYR | Magyar Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| FIISP | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| COFS | CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| CZWI | Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| TBBK | Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| ISBA | ISABELLA BANK CORP | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| WSFS | WSFS FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| OCFC | OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SRCE | 1ST SOURCE CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HTH | Hilltop Holdings Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| UVSP | UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| WSBK | Winchester Bancorp, Inc./MD/ | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| WNEB | Western New England Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| VLYPN | VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| UBCP | UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| TSBK | TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| TCBIO | TEXAS CAPITAL BANCSHARES INC/TX | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| STLE | STEELE BANCORP INC | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SFDL | SECURITY FEDERAL CORP | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SBFG | SB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| QNBC | QNB CORP. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| PFBX | PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORP /MS/ | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| OVLY | Oak Valley Bancorp | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NWBI | Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NBHC | National Bank Holdings Corp | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| LNKB | LINKBANCORP, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| KRNY | Kearny Financial Corp. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HYNE | Hoyne Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HNVR | Hanover Bancorp, Inc. /MD | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HFBL | Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MSBB | Mercer Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MRBK | Meridian Corp | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FMBM | F&M BANK CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FCNCN | FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FCF | FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORP /PA/ | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CMTV | COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CHMG | CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CFFI | C & F FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CFBK | CF BANKSHARES INC. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| THFF | FIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ | BUY | 67% | View Analysis → |
| LCNB | LCNB CORP | SELL | 67% | View Analysis → |
| HBCP | HOME BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 67% | View Analysis → |
| CLST | Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| HTBK | HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FRST | Primis Financial Corp. | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FINW | Finwise Bancorp | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FBK | FB Financial Corp | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| BSRR | SIERRA BANCORP | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| CCBG | CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP INC | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| ONBPP | OLD NATIONAL BANCORP /IN/ | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| HFWA | HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| RNST | RENASANT CORP | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| GCBC | GREENE COUNTY BANCORP INC | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| CFR-PB | CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| SBCF | SEACOAST BANKING CORP OF FLORIDA | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| IBCP | INDEPENDENT BANK CORP /MI/ | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| OBK | Origin Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| WTFCN | WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| WASH | WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| USCB | USCB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| UMBFO | UMB FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| STBA | S&T BANCORP INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| RBB | RBB Bancorp | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PFSB | PFS Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PCB | PCB BANCORP | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| NBBK | NB Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| HOPE | HOPE BANCORP INC | SELL | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MYFW | First Western Financial Inc | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| HAFC | HANMI FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| RF-PF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MTB-PK | M&T BANK CORP | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MPB | MID PENN BANCORP INC | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MCBS | MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| LARK | LANDMARK BANCORP INC | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| SMBK | SMARTFINANCIAL INC. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| OFED | Oconee Federal Financial Corp. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| FXNC | FIRST NATIONAL CORP /VA/ | SELL | 62% | View Analysis → |
| BFST | Business First Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| WBHC | WILSON BANK HOLDING CO | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FUNC | FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/ | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FBNC | FIRST BANCORP /NC/ | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FKYS | FIRST KEYSTONE CORP | HOLD | 61% | View Analysis → |
| BOTJ | BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| SSB | SouthState Bank Corp | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| BRBS | BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| MBWM | MERCANTILE BANK CORP | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| PBFS | Pioneer Bancorp, Inc./MD | SELL | 60% | View Analysis → |
| MBBC | Marathon Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| IROQ | IF Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| CPF | CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 58% | View Analysis → |
| MCB | Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| FULTP | FULTON FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| FFIC | FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| DCOMG | Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. /NY/ | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CFNB | CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CAC | CAMDEN NATIONAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CIVB | CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | HOLD | 57% | View Analysis → |
| FCCO | FIRST COMMUNITY CORP /SC/ | HOLD | 56% | View Analysis → |
| SHBI | SHORE BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 55% | View Analysis → |
| STEL | Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 55% | View Analysis → |
| UWHR | UWHARRIE CAPITAL CORP | HOLD | 55% | View Analysis → |
| TYFG | Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. | SELL | 55% | View Analysis → |
| HTB | HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| HBANL | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/ | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| MNSBP | MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 54% | View Analysis → |
| CATY | CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| WSBCO | WESBANCO INC | HOLD | 52% | View Analysis → |
| NWPP | NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC | SELL | 51% | View Analysis → |
| NBTB | NBT BANCORP INC | HOLD | 51% | View Analysis → |
| CBC | Central Bancompany, Inc. | BUY | 51% | View Analysis → |
| BWFG | Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| WTBA | WEST BANCORPORATION INC | HOLD | 50% | View Analysis → |
| OSBK | OCONEE FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| SFBS | ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 48% | View Analysis → |
| SMBC | SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 48% | View Analysis → |
| OPBK | OP Bancorp | BUY | 48% | View Analysis → |
| NWFL | NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 48% | View Analysis → |
| NKSH | NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC | SELL | 48% | View Analysis → |
| CZFS | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 48% | View Analysis → |
| TCBK | TRICO BANCSHARES / | HOLD | 45% | View Analysis → |
| PBHC | Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 45% | View Analysis → |
| MCHB | Mechanics Bancorp | HOLD | 45% | View Analysis → |
| PKBK | PARKE BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ITUB | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| INTR | Inter & Co, Inc. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| FVGPY | FinVolution Group | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| MBFJF | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| CNDIF | CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE /CAN/ | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| IWFL | UBS AG | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| INGVF | ING GROEP NV | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| GGAL | GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA SA | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| SFST | SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 35% | View Analysis → |
| NTB | Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd | HOLD | 14% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Banking Stocks
What are the best banking stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 100 banking stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which banking stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 0 banking stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze banking stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Banking stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in banking stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 100 Buy ratings vs 124 Sell ratings in the banking sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are banking stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most banking stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for banking stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.
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