Should I buy Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Piper Sandler — 72% of its targets hit on this sector (239 calls tested). It aims for $125 (+34 %), call made on October 3, 2026, maturing on October 3, 2027 (11 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Pinnacle Financial Partners
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 58 % | +33.2 % | 12 | $118 +26% |
| Truist Securities | 60 % | +18.1 % | 15 | $112 +20% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 100 % | +17.4 % | 6 | $100 +7% |
| JP Morgan | 67 % | +13.5 % | 9 | $115 +23% |
| Stephens & Co. | 62 % | +11.2 % | 13 | $109 +17% |
| Citigroup | 43 % | +5.3 % | 7 | $126 +35% |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | 78 % | +48.9 % | 9 | — |
| Raymond James | 67 % | +20.9 % | 9 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 85% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 13 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $115, i.e. +23% from the current price ($94).
- The most reliable firm on PNFP, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (100% hit rate, 6 scored calls), targets $100 (call made on January 9, 2026, maturing on January 9, 2027) (+7%) in its most recent call.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on PNFP
Median target $115 (+23%) · 13 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Pinnacle Financial Partners now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 85% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $115 (+23%), and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (most reliable on PNFP, 100%) targets $100. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Pinnacle Financial Partners?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($115) is still +23% above the current price ($94) (most reliable on PNFP: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Pinnacle Financial Partners still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($94) and its estimated value: analysts target $115 on median (+23%), with 85% buys (most reliable on PNFP: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PNFP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PNFP?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 2 are neutral.
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