FIG Partners

In a recent research report published by FIG Partners, First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) posted positive profits that resulted in a clean quarter. Trends are set to improve further in 2012. In the report, FIG Partners commented, “The quarter was free from noise and demonstrated solid...

In a research report published today, FIG Partners expects a decline in First Busey Corp.'s (NASDAQ: BUSE) earnings as higher operating costs will weigh on results. FIG Partners commented in the report, “This investment in employees is necessary to drive future organic growth and comes at a good...

According to a research report released today, FIG Partners shows that MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOFG) had a siginificant quarter with core profits of $0.38 per share producing an ROAE of nearly 9%. In the report, FIG Partners said, “Linked-quarter earnings were down slightly as...

In a research report released today, FIG Partners has upgraded SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) to an Outperform rating and an increased PT of $65.00. FIG Partners explained in the report, “Going into the quarter, we were under the impression the company's client base of private equity firms...

FIG Partners has initiated coverage on BBCN Bancorp (NASDAQ: BBCN) with a Market Perform rating and $10.20 price target.

A report from FIG Partners upgrades its rating to Outperform with a $9.50 price target on National Penn Bancshares (NASDAQ: NPBC). The report states, “For several quarters we reviewed the company's earnings and outlook, and concluded that the stock was too expensive and did not have sufficient...

FIG Partners has upgraded National Penn Bancshares (NASDAQ: NPBC) from Market Perform to Outperform.

According to FIG Partners, Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) is upgraded to Outperform. FIG Partners said that it is upgrading Wintrust Financial to Outperform from Market-Perform. “Since initiating coverage of WTFC five days ago the shares have come under some pressure and we believe this...

FIG Partners has upgraded Wintrust Financial Corporaiton (NASDAQ: WTFC) from Market Perform to Outperform.

A report from FIG Partners reiterates its $18.50 price target and downgrades its rating to Market Perform on Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ: EFSC). The report states, “We remain positive on the story and continue to believe shares remain a core holding for small cap bank investors and...

FIG Partners has downgraded Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ: EFSC) from Outperform to Market Perform and has established an $18.50 price target.

FIG Partners has a $12 price target on shares of Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ: PNFP). In the research report sent to clients, FIG writes, "After five quarters of operating in the red, PNFP's small profit in 3Q10 surprised investors. This profit of $0.02, (which included a modest rise in...

Analysts at FIG Partners maintain their "underperform" rating on Glacier Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: GBCI). The target price for GBCI has been raised from $12.10 to $12.80. Although GBCI has raised capital worth $151.8 million, before expenses, this week, FIG Partners believes that the additional capital...

FIG Partners has come out with an initiating coverage on First Community Corporation (NASDAQ: FCCO) with an ‘outperform’ rating. Long term prospects are strong for the company backed by a seasoned management team and attractive footprint and strategy. As the uncertainty regarding the investment...