Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes.
These doubts have certainly contributed to banking stocks’ recent underperformance - over the past six months, the industry’s 8.4% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 11.5% rise.
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB) and the best and worst performers in the regional banks industry.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, a move that underscores the bank's consistent commitment to returning value to its shareholders and highlights its strong financial standing. The declaration, made on November 12, 2025, sets the
Pittsburgh, PA – November 12, 2025 – F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, a move that reinforces the regional bank's commitment to delivering consistent shareholder value. This declaration, made today, November 12, 2025, signals the company's robust
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Although F.N.B. Corporation (currently trading at $15.71 per share) has gained 17.6% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 24.4% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears over a potential credit crisis eased, following reassuring commentary from regional banks.
Regional banking company F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 10.6% year on year to $457 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was 9.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after disclosures from two lenders raised concerns about deteriorating loan quality across the industry.
