Southern Missouri Bancorp stock gets a Strong Buy upgrade
Published on 09/30/2026 at 06:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Southern Missouri Bancorp stock (ISIN US86667W1036) drew a Strong Buy upgrade from Benchmark on September 25, 2026, while the bank's latest quarter also exceeded analyst expectations. The shares belong to a Missouri-based bank holding company whose common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SMBC.
Benchmark raises the rating
According to MarketBeat on September 25, 2026, Benchmark raised Southern Missouri Bancorp to Strong Buy. The same report said four analysts held the stock, one rated it Buy and one rated it Strong Buy, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average 12-month target of USD 83.67.
Investing.com reported on September 24, 2026, that StoneX initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a USD 80.00 price target. StoneX based that target on 2027 EPS of USD 6.45 and a 12.4 times earnings multiple.
Quarterly earnings beat estimates
The latest fiscal fourth quarter produced diluted EPS of USD 1.83 against a USD 1.52 consensus estimate, a USD 0.31 beat. Revenue reached USD 51.76 million versus USD 51.14 million expected, according to MarketBeat on September 26, 2026.
The dividend also moved higher to USD 0.27 per share from USD 0.25, equal to USD 1.08 on an annualized basis. MarketBeat reported a 1.5 percent dividend yield and a 16.80 percent payout ratio, giving income investors a separate measure of the bank's capital distribution.
Market value and trading range
Southern Missouri Bancorp had a market capitalization of USD 781.6 million on September 29, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 47.60 to USD 79.86, placing the latest primary-market quote of USD 70.95 below the yearly high and above the yearly low.
Southern Missouri Bancorp operates Southern Bank, which gathers deposits and invests in residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans, business loans, consumer loans and securities. The company also earns fee income from banking services and card interchange, according to Southern Missouri Bancorp.
Analyst targets set the next test
The USD 83.67 consensus target is USD 12.72 above the USD 70.95 primary-market quote, while StoneX's USD 80.00 target is USD 9.05 higher. The gap leaves the analyst view dependent on continued earnings delivery after the USD 0.31 quarterly EPS beat.
Southern Missouri Bancorp stock facts
- Company: Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
- ISIN: US86667W1036
- Ticker: SMBC
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq Global Market
- Market capitalization: USD 781.6 million (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 47.60-USD 79.86 (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Banks
More news and analyses on Southern Missouri Bancorp stock are available on the SMBC topic page.
