Banking stocks represent commercial banks, regional banks, and savings institutions. Our AI analyzes net interest margins, loan loss provisions, capital adequacy ratios, and deposit growth from SEC filings to rate bank stocks.
Best Banking Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated banking stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: April 2026
SPFI
Confidence
85%
NRIM
Confidence
83%
CCBG
Confidence
80%
CBSH
Confidence
80%
AMAL
Confidence
80%
FMCB
Confidence
79%
SFBS
Confidence
78%
GABC
Confidence
78%
FSBC
Confidence
78%
FBP
Confidence
78%
EWBC
Confidence
78%
ESQ
Confidence
78%
All Banking Stocks (329)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYFC | BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORP \DE\ | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| BLNE | Beeline Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| BETRW | Better Home & Finance Holding Co | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| FFWM | First Foundation Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CARV | CARVER BANCORP INC | STRONG SELL | 91% | View Analysis → |
| GBNY | Generations Bancorp NY, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FGBIP | First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| EWSB | EWSB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| BAFN | BayFirst Financial Corp. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| QNTO | QUAINT OAK BANCORP, INC. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| MGNO | Magnolia Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FOACW | Finance of America Companies Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FLG-PA | FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| EGBN | EAGLE BANCORP INC | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BMRC | Bank of Marin Bancorp | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SPFI | SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC. | STRONG BUY | 85% | View Analysis → |
| SBMW | Security Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| FNWB | First Northwest Bancorp | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| BLFY | Blue Foundry Bancorp | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| AVBH | Avidbank Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| RKT | Rocket Companies, Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CCNB | Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| NRIM | NORTHRIM BANCORP INC | BUY | 83% | View Analysis → |
| PNBK | PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC | STRONG SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| MFBI | Monroe Federal Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| FSEA | First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| FBSI | FIRST BANCSHARES INC /MO/ | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| AVBC | Avidia Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| DWNX | DELHI BANK CORP | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CCBG | CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP INC | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CBSH | COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/ | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| BCOW | 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| AMAL | Amalgamated Financial Corp. | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| LSAK | LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES INC | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FMCB | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| SNNF | Seneca Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SFBS | ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PFS | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PDLB | Ponce Financial Group, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| INBKZ | First Internet Bancorp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GLBZ | GLEN BURNIE BANCORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NSTS | NSTS Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MSBIP | Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GABC | GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FSBC | FIVE STAR BANCORP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FOTB | FIRST OTTAWA BANCSHARES, INC. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FBP | FIRST BANCORP /PR/ | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EWBC | EAST WEST BANCORP INC | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ESQ | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EEFT | EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| CFFN | Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| BSVN | Bank7 Corp. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| BCBP | BCB BANCORP INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| LKFN | LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| MBINL | Merchants Bancorp | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| CIZN | CITIZENS HOLDING CO /MS/ | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| BCAL | California BanCorp CA | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| BANFP | BANCFIRST CORP /OK/ | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| ONIT | ONITY GROUP INC. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| OFG | OFG BANCORP | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| NIC | NICOLET BANKSHARES INC | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| NFBK | Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| HBNC | HORIZON BANCORP INC /IN/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FSBW | FS Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FRMEP | FIRST MERCHANTS CORP | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FNWD | Finward Bancorp | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FGRS | Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FFIN | FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FDSB | Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| EFSI | EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| EBC | Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CULL | Cullman Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CPBI | Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBKM | CONSUMERS BANCORP INC /OH/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBFV | CB Financial Services, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CBAN | COLONY BANKCORP INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CARE | Carter Bankshares, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BFC | Bank First Corp | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BBT | Beacon Financial Corp | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| SHBI | SHORE BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RVSB | RIVERVIEW BANCORP INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RBKB | Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RBCAA | REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| QCRH | QCR HOLDINGS INC | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OVBC | OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| NEWTH | NewtekOne, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| HOMB | HOME BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EQBK | EQUITY BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EBMT | Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CZNC | CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CUBB | Customers Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CTBI | COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP INC /KY/ | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CBNK | Capital Bancorp Inc | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| CASH | PATHWARD FINANCIAL, INC. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| ATLO | AMES NATIONAL CORP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OBT | Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/ | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| HBCP | HOME BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GSBC | GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| MBWM | MERCANTILE BANK CORP | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FSUN | FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FNRN | FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FMBH | FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FFBC | FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FBLA | FB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CSBB | CSB Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| COSO | CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CNOBP | ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CFG-PI | CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CCNEP | CNB FINANCIAL CORP/PA | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CCFN | MUNCY COLUMBIA FINANCIAL Corp | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| BPRN | Princeton Bancorp, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| AX | Axos Financial, Inc. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| AUB-PA | Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ORRF | ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| KFFB | Kentucky First Federal Bancorp | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| HBT | HBT Financial, Inc. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FUSB | FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FRAF | FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FITBM | FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FIBK | FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FDBC | FIDELITY D & D BANCORP INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CVBF | CVB FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BY | BYLINE BANCORP, INC. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BHRB | Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BHB | BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BCML | BayCom Corp | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BANR | BANNER CORP | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| PNC | PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| SSB | SouthState Bank Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SRBK | SR Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SLBK | Skyline Bankshares, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SFNC | SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SFBC | Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SBSI | SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SBCF | SEACOAST BANKING CORP OF FLORIDA | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RVRF | River Financial Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RRBI | RED RIVER BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PROV | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PRK | PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PGC | PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PFSI | PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PFIS | PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PB | PROSPERITY BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NECB | NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| LSBK | Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HWCPZ | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HBIA | HILLS BANCORPORATION | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NPB | NORTHPOINTE BANCSHARES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| GBFH | GBank Financial Holdings Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FVCB | FVCBankcorp, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FNLC | First Bancorp, Inc /ME/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FNB | FNB CORP/PA/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FMNB | FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP /OH/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FHN-PF | FIRST HORIZON CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FCBC | FIRST COMMUNITY BANKSHARES INC /VA/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FBIZ | FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ENBP | ENB Financial Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EFSCP | ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CWBC | Community West Bancshares | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CBU | COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CBNA | CHAIN BRIDGE BANCORP INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CBK | Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| BSRR | SIERRA BANCORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| BPOPM | POPULAR, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| JMSB | John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| HWBK | HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC. | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| FHB | FIRST HAWAIIAN, INC. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| ASBA | ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| AMTB | Amerant Bancorp Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| OSBC | OLD SECOND BANCORP INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OPHC | OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OCFC | OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| IBOC | INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GOVB | Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| RMBI | Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ISTR | Investar Holding Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FMFG | Farmers & Merchants Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EMYB | Embassy Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| COF-PN | CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CLBK | Columbia Financial, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CCB | COASTAL FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| BK-PK | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ASRV | AMERISERV FINANCIAL INC /PA/ | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ALLY | Ally Financial Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| MVBF | MVB FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| JUVF | JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| NTRSO | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| MGYR | Magyar Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| INDB | INDEPENDENT BANK CORP | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| FIISP | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| COFS | CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| BVFL | BV Financial, Inc. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| BUSEP | FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| BOTJ | BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| BANC-PF | BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| STLE | STEELE BANCORP INC | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SRCE | 1ST SOURCE CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SFDL | SECURITY FEDERAL CORP | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SBFG | SB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| QNBC | QNB CORP. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| PFBX | PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORP /MS/ | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| OVLY | Oak Valley Bancorp | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| OBK | Origin Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NWBI | Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NBHC | National Bank Holdings Corp | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| LNKB | LINKBANCORP, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| LCNB | LCNB CORP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| LARK | LANDMARK BANCORP INC | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| KRNY | Kearny Financial Corp. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HYNE | Hoyne Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HTB | HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HOPE | HOPE BANCORP INC | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HNVR | Hanover Bancorp, Inc. /MD | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HFBL | Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MSBB | Mercer Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MRBK | Meridian Corp | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| ISBA | ISABELLA BANK CORP | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FMBM | F&M BANK CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FCNCN | FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FCF | FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORP /PA/ | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CPF | CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CMTV | COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CHMG | CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CFFI | C & F FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CFBK | CF BANKSHARES INC. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BOKF | BOK FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HTH | Hilltop Holdings Inc. | SELL | 67% | View Analysis → |
| HTBK | HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FRST | Primis Financial Corp. | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FMAO | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FINW | Finwise Bancorp | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| FBK | FB Financial Corp | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| BWBBP | Bridgewater Bancshares Inc | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| ONBPP | OLD NATIONAL BANCORP /IN/ | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| HFWA | HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| RNST | RENASANT CORP | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| GCBC | GREENE COUNTY BANCORP INC | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| CFR-PB | CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| ALRS | ALERUS FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| STEL | Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| STBA | S&T BANCORP INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| RBB | RBB Bancorp | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PFSB | PFS Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PCB | PCB BANCORP | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| NBBK | NB Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| CZWI | Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| MYFW | First Western Financial Inc | SELL | 64% | View Analysis → |
| HAFC | HANMI FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| RF-PF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MTB-PK | M&T BANK CORP | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MPB | MID PENN BANCORP INC | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MCBS | MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| BKSC | BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORP | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| SMBK | SMARTFINANCIAL INC. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| OFED | Oconee Federal Financial Corp. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| SFST | SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC | SELL | 62% | View Analysis → |
| PKBK | PARKE BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FXNC | FIRST NATIONAL CORP /VA/ | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FUNC | FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/ | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FBNC | FIRST BANCORP /NC/ | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| AROW | ARROW FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| FKYS | FIRST KEYSTONE CORP | HOLD | 61% | View Analysis → |
| PBFS | Pioneer Bancorp, Inc./MD | SELL | 60% | View Analysis → |
| MBBC | Marathon Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| IROQ | IF Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| FCAP | FIRST CAPITAL INC | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| ECBK | ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| CLST | Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| BSBK | Bogota Financial Corp. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| BKU | BankUnited, Inc. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| CHCO | CITY HOLDING CO | BUY | 59% | View Analysis → |
| BCTF | Bancorp 34, Inc. | HOLD | 59% | View Analysis → |
| MCB | Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| FULTP | FULTON FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| FFIC | FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| DCOMG | Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. /NY/ | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| COLB | COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CFNB | CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CAC | CAMDEN NATIONAL CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| BRBS | BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| BOH-PB | BANK OF HAWAII CORP | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| CIVB | CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | HOLD | 57% | View Analysis → |
| GBCI | GLACIER BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 56% | View Analysis → |
| FCCO | FIRST COMMUNITY CORP /SC/ | HOLD | 56% | View Analysis → |
| AUBN | AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC | HOLD | 56% | View Analysis → |
| IBCP | INDEPENDENT BANK CORP /MI/ | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| HBANL | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/ | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| MNSBP | MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 54% | View Analysis → |
| CATY | CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP | BUY | 54% | View Analysis → |
| BWFG | Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | HOLD | 54% | View Analysis → |
| BFST | Business First Bancshares, Inc. | HOLD | 54% | View Analysis → |
| PEBO | PEOPLES BANCORP INC | HOLD | 52% | View Analysis → |
| NWPP | NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC | SELL | 51% | View Analysis → |
| NBTB | NBT BANCORP INC | HOLD | 51% | View Analysis → |
| CBC | Central Bancompany, Inc. | BUY | 51% | View Analysis → |
| OSBK | OCONEE FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| SMBC | SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. | HOLD | 48% | View Analysis → |
| OPBK | OP Bancorp | BUY | 48% | View Analysis → |
| NWFL | NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP | SELL | 48% | View Analysis → |
| NKSH | NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC | SELL | 48% | View Analysis → |
| CZFS | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HOLD | 48% | View Analysis → |
| BBVXF | BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. | BUY | 48% | View Analysis → |
| BSPA | Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. | HOLD | 46% | View Analysis → |
| PBHC | Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. | SELL | 45% | View Analysis → |
| MCHB | Mechanics Bancorp | HOLD | 45% | View Analysis → |
| BNS | BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| BLX | FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. | BUY | 44% | View Analysis → |
| BAP | CREDICORP LTD | BUY | 44% | View Analysis → |
| ITUB | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| INTR | Inter & Co, Inc. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| FVGPY | FinVolution Group | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| BSBR | Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| BERZ | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| BBAR | Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| MBFJF | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| CNDIF | CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE /CAN/ | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| BSAC | BANCO SANTANDER CHILE | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| BMA | Macro Bank Inc. | HOLD | 41% | View Analysis → |
| IWFL | UBS AG | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| INGVF | ING GROEP NV | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| GGAL | GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA SA | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| BCLYF | BARCLAYS PLC | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| BBDO | BANK BRADESCO | BUY | 38% | View Analysis → |
| AVAL | Grupo Aval Acciones Y Valores S.A. | HOLD | 36% | View Analysis → |
| NTB | Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd | HOLD | 14% | View Analysis → |
| BCDRF | Banco Santander, S.A. | HOLD | 12% | View Analysis → |
| BCH | BANK OF CHILE | HOLD | 8% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Banking Stocks
What are the best banking stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 126 banking stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which banking stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 1 banking stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze banking stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Banking stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in banking stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 126 Buy ratings vs 100 Sell ratings in the banking sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are banking stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most banking stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for banking stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.
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