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26 Jul 2026, 06:02 UTC · 12w ago
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Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC) is seeing positive momentum following a significant Q2 earnings beat and a dividend increase. While analysts are revising targets upward, the current price of $78.48 has already largely absorbed these gains, moving close to the highest current price target of $79.00.
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Southern Missouri Bancorp reported Q2 earnings per share of $1.83, beating the consensus estimate of $1.52.
More positive than 94% of claims this week
The company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.27 per share.
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The company reported a significant EPS beat of $1.83 versus $1.52 estimated and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.27. While the stock has hit a 52-week high of $78.73, these fundamental improvements justify the current valuation and recent price target hikes up to $79.00.
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More positive than 80% of claims this week
Multiple analysts have recently raised their price targets for SMBC, with Piper Sandler moving to $79.00 and Stephens to $76.00.
So whatUpward revisions in price targets provide fundamental justification for higher stock valuations.
More positive than 68% of claims this week
EVP Richard Windes sold 2,000 shares, representing a 27.12% decrease in his position.
More negative than 68% of claims this week
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More positive than 90% of ticker scores this week
The company hit a 52-week high, beat earnings and revenue estimates, increased its quarterly dividend, and received multiple analyst upgrades/buy ratings.
More positive than 78% of ticker scores this week
The company was upgraded by Wells Fargo.
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$70.46 vs $77.63 close before publication (Jul 24) · not market-adjusted
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$22.72 vs $26.10 close before publication (Jul 24) · not market-adjusted
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