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S&T Bancorp (STBA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial (FFBC) have what it takes? Let's find out.

LOS ANGELES, September 28, 2026--PCB Bancorp (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PCB), the holding company of PCB Bank, announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to 700,000 shares of its common stock. Under the share repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares of its common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The timing, manner, price a

Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) announced an agreement to acquire Bluevine Inc., a digital banking platform focused on small businesses, in a $340 million transaction expected to close early in the first quarter of 2027. Valley said the acquisition is intended to strengthen its funding profile

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) have what it takes? Let's find out.

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today announced that on September 25, 2026, its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share which remained unchanged compared to the preceding quarter. The dividend is payable on October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2026. About Riverview Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Was

Earlier this month, First Financial Bancorp.’s board appointed long-time executive James M. Anderson as President while retaining his Chief Financial Officer role, alongside promoting Amanda N. Neeley to Chief Banking Officer and Malcolm A. Myers to Chief Operating Officer, effective September 14, 2026. These leadership changes consolidate financial oversight and elevate experienced internal talent across banking, operations, and credit support functions, potentially sharpening execution on...

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has been in focus after its shares climbed 3.4% following an upgrade from Truist Securities, only weeks after a broad reshuffle of the company’s senior leadership team. Recent trading shows that momentum in First Financial Bancorp has cooled slightly after a strong year. The 30 day share price return is down 1.28% and the 90 day move is down 4.42%, even as the year to date share price return sits at 29.14% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 29.98%. This...

Shares of regional banking company First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities analyst Brian Foran upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and raised his price target to $37 from $35, as reported by Streetinsider. Foran wrote that he sees mid- to high-single-digit upside to consensus as rising rates filter into results, and that the shares were down more than 10% from their July peak. First Financial is asset-sensitive, so a higher-rate tape fee

LOS ANGELES, September 25, 2026--CBB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX: CBBI), the parent company of Commonwealth Business Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Green to its Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Bank. Mr. Green will also serve as Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2026.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) appointed Calvert Lange as Senior Vice President and Head of Payments: Merchant and Institutional Sales Group. Lange will oversee payments and treasury management coverage for technology, transportation, consumer, and hospitality sector clients. She joins U.S. Bancorp after previous senior roles at Citi and Deutsche Bank focused on institutional payments and cash management. The decision to put Calvert Lange in charge of institutional payments is only part of the...

Unity Bancorp is rated a Buy due to its robust fundamentals, expanding net interest margins, and an attractive valuation. Read more on UNTY stock here.

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine, September 24, 2026--The First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNLC), the parent company of First National Bank, today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 38 cents per share. This third quarter dividend is payable October 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, expects to report third quarter preliminary earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and host a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The call will be available live or later in a recorded version at the Company’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.greatsouthern

Parke Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PKBK), the holding company for Parke Bank, today announced the appointment of prominent South Jersey and South Carolina entrepreneur Michael L. Regina to its Board of Directors.

Unity Bancorp (UNTY) Q2 2026 update: strong loan growth, 4.56% NIM, and low forward P/E—see why it’s a Buy despite CRE and deposit risks.

CINCINNATI, September 24, 2026--Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced that it has submitted a redemption notice to the trustee for redemption of all of its outstanding 1.707% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP 316773 DD9) issued in the principal amount of $500 million. The notes will be redeemed on November 1, 2026 pursuant to their terms and conditions for an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, th

CINCINNATI, September 23, 2026--Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced the expiration and results of its offer to exchange (the "Registered Exchange Offer") any and all of its outstanding unregistered senior notes (the "Restricted Notes") previously issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), for an equal principal amount of new notes registered under the Securities Act (the "Registered Notes").

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) have what it takes? Let's find out.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

OFG Bancorp (OFG) drew fresh attention on 21 September after Zacks raised its current year earnings consensus estimate by 5.6% over the past two months, while highlighting the bank’s 2.7% dividend yield. Short-term sentiment around OFG Bancorp has cooled a bit, with the share price declining 2.3% over the past week even after the Zacks earnings revision. Yet the roughly 26.0% year to date share price return and 5 year total shareholder return of about 132.5% point to momentum that has built...

Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:FITB) and the Detroit Tigers agreed to rename Comerica Park as Fifth Third Park following the Comerica merger. The new naming rights arrangement highlights Fifth Third's push to deepen its presence and identity across Michigan communities. Planned fan engagement programs at Fifth Third Park are set to include new in-park experiences and community-focused activations. The renaming of Comerica Park to Fifth Third Park is a key branding shift that investors may weigh...

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price weakness, with the stock down over the past week, month, and past 3 months, even as longer term returns remain positive. Short term momentum has cooled, with the share price down 3.2% over the past week and 6.8% over three months. However, Valley National Bancorp still posts a 14.6% year to date share price gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 29.2%. This suggests that recent weakness reflects shifting...

Investors need to pay close attention to BMRC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

First Internet Bancorp is downgraded to a soft 'sell' due to weak operational performance despite a discount to book value. Learn more about INBK stock here.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes? Let's find out.