Zacks Investment Research
23 Sept 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score CFR +0.80 across three claims — strongly bullish.
+0.80strongly bullish
More positive than 85% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cullen/Frost Bankers' 2026 earnings is $10.94 per share, a 10.17% year-over-year increase.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatWith a 39% payout ratio on trailing EPS, this earnings growth provides headroom to increase the current $4.12 annual dividend in FY2027.
More positive than 77% of claims this week
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Cullen/Frost Bankers is currently paying an annualized dividend of $4.12, representing a yield of 2.64%.
Priced inanalysis of current dividend data
So whatThe yield is 108 basis points higher than the Banks - Southwest industry average of 1.56%.
More positive than 50% of claims this week
The company's current dividend of $4.12 is up 4.3% compared to last year.
Priced inanalysis of historical dividend data
So whatThis growth rate is below the company's 5-year average annual increase of 7.98%.
More positive than 41% of claims this week
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More positive than 85% of ticker scores this week
The company shows strong price growth, a dividend yield above industry averages, and expected earnings growth.
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Price flat so far
$155.89 vs $156.15 close before publication (Sep 22) · not market-adjusted
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