Morgan Stanley Reiterates Buy Rating on UMB Financial
Morgan Stanley maintains its Buy rating on UMB Financial with a $159 price target, a 11.38% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Morgan Stanley reiterated its Buy rating on UMB Financial Corporation, setting a price target of $159 on June 29, 2026.
- Morgan Stanley's $159 price target implies 11.38% upside from UMB Financial Corporation's ($UMBF) current $142.76 share price.
- UMB Financial's stock traded near $144.91 on Monday, with a market cap of approximately $11.01 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.69.
- BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in UMB Financial by 228,107 shares, while Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position.
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Morgan Stanley reiterated its Buy rating on UMB Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS: UMBF) on June 29, 2026, maintaining a price target of $159. Analyst Brian Wilczynski expressed continued confidence in the financial services provider.
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UMB Financial Corporation Stock Down 1.3%
Shares of NasdaqGS:UMBF traded near $144.91 on Monday. UMB Financial Corporation has a market cap of about $11.01 billion. The company sports a P/E ratio of 12.69 and a forward P/E of 10.55, indicating investor expectations for earnings growth. The stock's 52-week range shows a low of $103.07 and a high of $145.69, with a 50-day moving average of $130.03 and a 200-day moving average of $120.40. The beta of 0.796 suggests the stock is less volatile than the broader market.
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Recent Earnings
In its most recent earnings report, UMB Financial posted revenue of approximately $2.73 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 0.49%. The company's net margin stood at 32.3%, while return on equity was 12.1%. UMB Financial is scheduled to release its next earnings results on July 28, 2026.
Dividend
UMB Financial offers an annual dividend rate of $1.72, yielding about 1.19% based on current prices. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 14.52%, indicating a conservative approach to returning capital to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at UMB Financial Corporation
On June 10, 2026, Executive Vice President Uma Wilson bought 922 shares at an average price of $75.25. On the same day, Wilson also sold 922 shares at $133.05. Kevin Charles Gallagher sold 400 shares at $131.82 on June 10, 2026, while President James Rine sold 8,246 shares at $132.59 on June 9, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its Buy rating on UMB Financial with a $159 price target. Piper Sandler also maintained a Buy rating on June 26, 2026, with a target of $161. Citigroup, on June 25, 2026, kept a Hold rating with a target of $144. The consensus among 12 analysts is a Buy rating, with an average target price of $148.08.
About UMB Financial Corporation
UMB Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking, and Personal Banking. The company offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial loans, fund administration, and personal banking solutions. Led by CEO J. Mariner Kemper, UMB Financial employs over 5,200 people and serves clients in the United States and internationally.
Bottom Line
Morgan Stanley's reiteration of its Buy rating on UMB Financial underscores its confidence in the company's prospects. UMB Financial's stock performance and financial metrics reflect a stable position in the regional banking sector. Investors will be watching the upcoming earnings report for further insights into the company's growth trajectory.
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