Analysts’ Top Financial Picks: Carolina Financial Corporation (CARO), Home Bancshares (HOMB)


There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Financial sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Carolina Financial Corporation (CARO) and Home Bancshares (HOMB) with bullish sentiments.

Carolina Financial Corporation (CARO)

In a report released today, Blair Brantley from Brean Capital reiterated a Buy rating on Carolina Financial Corporation. The company’s shares opened today at $33.44.

According to TipRanks.com, Brantley is currently ranked with no stars on a 0-5 star ranking scale, with an average return of -4.7% and a 25.0% success rate. Brantley covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Community Bankers Trust Corp, Patriot National Bancorp Inc, and Union Bankshares Corporation.

Carolina Financial Corporation has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $37.33.

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Home Bancshares (HOMB)

In a report released today, Matt Olney from Stephens maintained a Buy rating on Home Bancshares, with a price target of $22. The company’s shares opened today at $18.25.

According to TipRanks.com, Olney is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -0.7% and a 42.9% success rate. Olney covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Spirit Of Texas Bancshares Inc, Business First Bancshares Inc, and Hancock Whitney Corporation.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Home Bancshares is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $22.17.

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