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Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Pinnacle Finl Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc is a financial holding company. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank. The bank provides a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Pinnacle operates as a community bank mainly in the urban markets of Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as surrounding counties. It relies heavily on mergers and acquisitions. A majority of its loan portfolio is in commercial loans, mainly real estate, as well as industrial loans. The bank generates a majority of its net revenue through net interest income.

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During the last three months, 9 analysts shared their evaluations of Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $113.67, along with a high estimate of $135.00 and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average reflects an increase of 9.17% from the previous average price target of $104.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731945668_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Pinnacle Finl Partners by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brett Rabatin</td>
<td>Hovde Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shaw</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shaw</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Pinnacle Finl Partners. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Pinnacle Finl Partners compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Pinnacle Finl Partners's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNFP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Pinnacle Finl Partners analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Pinnacle Finl Partners's Background</h2>
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc is a financial holding company. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank. The bank provides a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Pinnacle operates as a community bank mainly in the urban markets of Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as surrounding counties. It relies heavily on mergers and acquisitions. A majority of its loan portfolio is in commercial loans, mainly real estate, as well as industrial loans. The bank generates a majority of its net revenue through net interest income.
<h3>Pinnacle Finl Partners's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Pinnacle Finl Partners displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 16.45%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Pinnacle Finl Partners's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 34.51%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.36%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Pinnacle Finl Partners's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.29%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Pinnacle Finl Partners's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.42, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Expert Ratings For Pinnacle Finl Partners

Hovde Group analyst Brett Rabatin downgrades Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and announces $135 price target.

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The U.S. regional <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banks">banking sector is showing resilience</a> as several mid- and small-cap banks delivered stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, according to JPMorgan analyst Anthony Elian.
In a note on the sector's third-quarter earnings season, Elian highlighted widespread earnings beats and favorable outlooks, suggesting that regional bank stocks have room for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/regional-banks">further upside into 2025. </a>
In addition to strong earnings reports, the Fed&#8217;s expected gradual rate cuts, the yield curve de-inverting, easing credit quality concerns, potential capital returns, and underweight positioning by investors all lead Elian to say he is &#8220;encouraged about the direction of regional banks.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Beats Drive Outperformance</h3>
One week into the earnings season, seven regional banks in JPMorgan's coverage universe have reported results, with five of them beating core earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates. The primary driver behind these beats was stronger-than-expected net interest margins (NIM) and net interest income (NII).
As a result, regional bank stocks, represented by the SPDR Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), have outperformed the broader market, as gauged by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), so far this month.
&#8220;With more beats than misses and 4Q24 outlooks generally trending better than prior consensus expectations, regional banks are outperforming through earnings season so far,&#8221; Elian noted.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banking Sector&#8217;s Third-Quarter Trends</h3>
Several fundamental trends emerged for U.S. banks during the quarter. 
Average deposits increased at a 7% annualized rate, while average loans grew by 2% annually. On a period-end basis, deposits rose at an even stronger 11% annualized pace, and loans increased by 3% annually. Importantly, NII expanded at a robust 12% annualized rate. 
Despite some concerns over office loans, credit quality remained stable overall, though a few banks reported increases in non-performing assets (NPAs) related to office loans.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bullish Outlook For Fourth Quarter And Beyond</h3>
Looking ahead, the outlook for the fourth quarter remains largely positive. 
Many banks are guiding for modest growth across key metrics such as loan growth, NII, and fee income, while expense growth is expected to remain controlled. 
Despite near-term headwinds, most banks in Elian's coverage universe expressed optimism about the NII trajectory into 2025, particularly as the Federal Reserve is expected to reduce interest rates further.
With &#8220;the Fed continuing to reduce the funds rate, this outlook should be further supported by an eventual rebound in commercial loan demand across the industry,&#8221; Elian said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks&#8217; Valuation And Investment Outlook</h3>
Regional banks are still trading below historical valuations. JPMorgan&#8217;s coverage universe is currently priced at 1.3x 2025 estimated tangible book value (TBV), compared to the historical range of 1.8x to 2.0x.
This indicates substantial upside potential for a re-rating of the sector, particularly as investors remain underweight regional bank stocks. &#8220;Expect the sector to re-rate higher as investors recognize their improved financial health and earnings potential,&#8221; Elian noted.
Elian&#8217;s top picks for the sector include First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>), Western Alliance Bancorp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), and Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>), all of which are well-positioned to capitalize on favorable market dynamics and potential earnings growth into 2025.
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Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $113 to $119.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $119

Citigroup analyst Ben Gerlinger maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $113 to $123.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $123

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Russell Gunther maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $108 to $120.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $120

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Shaw maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $100 to $104.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $104

Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $105.5, a high estimate of $113.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.76% from the previous average price target of $99.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729180835_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Pinnacle Finl Partners is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Steven Shaw</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Pinnacle Finl Partners. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Pinnacle Finl Partners compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Pinnacle Finl Partners's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Pinnacle Finl Partners's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNFP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Pinnacle Finl Partners analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Pinnacle Finl Partners's Background</h2>
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc is a financial holding company. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank. The bank provides a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Pinnacle operates as a community bank mainly in the urban markets of Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as surrounding counties. It relies heavily on mergers and acquisitions. A majority of its loan portfolio is in commercial loans, mainly real estate, as well as industrial loans. The bank generates a majority of its net revenue through net interest income.
<h3>Financial Insights: Pinnacle Finl Partners</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Pinnacle Finl Partners's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -9.98%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Pinnacle Finl Partners's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.55%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pinnacle Finl Partners's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 0.83%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.1%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Pinnacle Finl Partners's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.43.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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The Analyst Landscape: 4 Takes On Pinnacle Finl Partners

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $101 to $108.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $108

Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.78 by 4.49 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $466.75 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $461.25 million by 1.19 percent. This is a 14.39 percent increase over sales of $408.04 million the same period last year.

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Pinnacle Finl Partners Q3 2024 Adj EPS $1.86 Beats $1.78 Estimate, Sales $466.75M Beat $461.25M Estimate

Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-10-15. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Pinnacle Finl Partners to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78.
Anticipation surrounds Pinnacle Finl Partners's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.02, leading to a 2.98% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Pinnacle Finl Partners's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.63</td>
<td>1.53</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>1.79</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Tracking Pinnacle Finl Partners's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Pinnacle Finl Partners were trading at $98.69 as of October 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 43.26%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNFP/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Pinnacle Finl Partners visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Insights into Pinnacle Finl Partners's Upcoming Earnings

The third-quarter earnings season for U.S. banks will officially kick off this Friday, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) set <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41216873/us-banks-earnings-preview-soft-landing-hopes-interest-rate-cuts-key-catalysts-for-stocks">to report their results. </a>
The following Tuesday will see additional earnings releases from mega-cap players such as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Goldman Sachs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), as well as some regional banks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banking Sector Performance So Far In 2024</h3>
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Thus far, in 2024, the banking sector has shown strong performance. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which tracks major financial stocks, has risen 21% year-to-date, matching the performance of the broader market as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
However, regional banks have lagged behind their larger counterparts. The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) is up just 6% year-to-date, though it has outperformed over the past three months. This recent rebound is largely due to falling inflation and increasing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
With earnings season approaching, the question on many investors&#8217; minds is whether large banks will maintain their positive performance gap over regional players or if recent market developments will impact their results and outlooks. 
Here&#8217;s what Wall Street analysts are saying ahead of the bank earnings season.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Expectations And Top Picks</h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets – Gerard Cassidy, co-head of global financials research</h4>
&#8220;We believe the set-up looks very good for banks over the next 12-18 months. We expect the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates by 200-250 basis points over this period, and the finalization of the Basel III &#8216;endgame&#8217; proposal will allow banks to return excess capital through buybacks and dividends. We continue to recommend an overweight position in bank stocks.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks (RBC holds earnings per share estimates for both above Street consensus for the third quarter)
<ul>
<li>Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. – Anthony Elian, CFA</h4>
&#8220;As the Federal Reserve reduces rates, several industry headwinds could turn into tailwinds.&#8221; This includes:
<ol>
<li>Lower deposit costs, improving net interest margins (NIMs)</li>
<li>An uptick in commercial loan demand</li>
<li>Easing credit quality concerns, particularly for banks with commercial real estate (CRE) exposure</li>
<li>A resumption of buyback programs as reserves are released</li>
<li>Increased exit market and venture capital activity.</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>First Citizens Bancshares Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NYSE">FCNCA</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</li>
<li>Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Wedbush Securities – David J. Chiaverini, CFA</h4>
&#8220;We expect mixed trends for banks in Q3, with modest loan and deposit growth, stabilizing deposit mix shifts, and NIMs benefiting from fixed asset repricing. Some banks will be more positively positioned than others in this environment.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</li>
<li>Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</li>
<li>Columbia Banking Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) Wedbush believes Columbia Banking Systems will benefit from a lower rate environment as it is liability-sensitive, unlike most banks that are asset-sensitive.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America – Ebrahim H. Poonawala</h4>
&#8220;We favor regional banks over large money centers heading into Q3, given better net interest income (NII) defensibility and greater capital relief as mark-to-market losses on bond books decrease. Our top ideas going into Q3 earnings include a mix of regionals and larger financial institutions.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation </li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>)</li>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp.</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corporation</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Inc.</li>
<li>Bank of New York Mellon Corp.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs – Richard Ramsden</h4>
Goldman Sachs is particularly optimistic about Citigroup heading into Q3 earnings, citing the bank's progress toward its 2024 targets driven by strong fee growth, solid capital markets activity, and robust card volumes. 
Ramsden is above consensus on Citigroup's Q3 pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), largely due to expectations of higher fees and capital markets activity.
<ul>
<li>Top Pick:
<ul>
<li>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Wells Fargo analyst Steven Shaw downgrades Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and maintains the price target from $100 to $100.

Wells Fargo Downgrades Pinnacle Finl Partners to Equal-Weight, Maintains Price Target to $100

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $97 to $101.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $101

Ratings for Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) were provided by 8 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Pinnacle Finl Partners, presenting an average target of $101.75, a high estimate of $113.00, and a low estimate of $87.00. Observing a 6.97% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $95.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858885_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Pinnacle Finl Partners among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shaw</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Scouten</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Pinnacle Finl Partners. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Pinnacle Finl Partners compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Pinnacle Finl Partners's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Pinnacle Finl Partners's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNFP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Pinnacle Finl Partners analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Pinnacle Finl Partners: A Closer Look</h2>
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc is a financial holding company. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank. The bank provides a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Pinnacle operates as a community bank mainly in the urban markets of Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as surrounding counties. It relies heavily on mergers and acquisitions. A majority of its loan portfolio is in commercial loans, mainly real estate, as well as industrial loans. The bank generates a majority of its net revenue through net interest income.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Pinnacle Finl Partners's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Pinnacle Finl Partners faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -9.98% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.55%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pinnacle Finl Partners's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.83%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.1%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, Pinnacle Finl Partners adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Key Takeaways From Pinnacle Finl Partners Analyst Ratings

Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $101 to $113.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $113

The Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday has set the stage for a notable shift, particularly in the banking sector among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/small-cap-analysis">mid- and small-cap banks</a>.
With rates expected to drop further over the next two years, JPMorgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos believes this marks a crucial inflection point. This and further cuts should help boost banks' net interest margins (NIMs) while reigniting commercial loan demand. The steepening yield curve and easing credit concerns will help banks recalibrate deposit costs, improving performance across various segments.
Let's break down the investment opportunities among large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap banks, as outlined by Alexopoulos.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Large-Cap Banks: Poised For Growth</h2>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</h4>
First Citizens stands out with its SVB segment likely to benefit from the Fed's cuts. With lower rates, the company expects a resurgence in venture capital (VC) investment and IPO activity. This should bolster its sizable SVB loans and deposits. Trading at a discount to peers, this stock offers a compelling value. Alexopoulos also sees potential for significant multiple expansion as the market re-rates it.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</h4>
Huntington positions itself to take advantage of improving commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) loan demand by aggressively hiring bankers in growth markets like the Carolinas and Texas. As the Fed eases, the bank anticipates accelerated earnings, strong loan growth, and a solidified position in the sector.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</h4>
As the Fed eases, M&amp;T's criticized loans should see an improvement in credit quality, particularly in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. This will likely reduce the bank's need for high reserve levels and allow for increased buybacks. The analyst says that trading below its historical valuation, M&amp;T offers an opportunity for re-rating as the economic outlook brightens.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mid-Cap Banks: Reaping The Benefits Of Lower Rates</h2>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</h4>
Western Alliance will benefit from the lower rate environment, seizing opportunities to reduce deposit costs and ease credit concerns. According to Alexopoulos, its exposure to the startup economy and capital call lending positions it well to take advantage of a potential resurgence in venture capital and IPO markets, making it a standout mid-cap pick.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</h4>
Pinnacle plans to lower its high deposit rates, boosting net interest income (NII). The analyst says Pinnacle operates in high-growth markets in the Southeast and sports above-peer loan growth. This, combined with easing concerns around credit quality, makes it an attractive investment as the Fed continues its rate cuts.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFR#NYSE">CFR</a>)</h4>
Despite its asset-sensitive balance sheet, Cullen/Frost will benefit from the Fed's cuts by focusing on organic expansion in Texas's fastest-growing cities. The potential for improved loan demand, especially in commercial real estate, should drive outsized growth. Alexopoulos sees this as presenting a revaluation opportunity for the stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Small-Cap Banks: Ready For Resurgence</h2>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Live Oak Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOB#NASDAQ">LOB</a>)</h4>
Live Oak, with most of its deposits in market-rate accounts, expects a significant reset in funding costs as rates decline. This niche growth bank plans to lead loan growth by capitalizing on improved borrower demand as borrowing cost uncertainty diminishes.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Metropolitan Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>)</h4>
Metropolitan stands to benefit from easing concerns around its CRE loans, with the Fed's cuts reducing fears about credit quality. The bank's unique focus on niche sectors and proactive credit management positions it well for an economic rebound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Amalgamated Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAL#NASDAQ">AMAL</a>)</h4>
Amalgamated, a smaller player exposed to high credit risk profiles, will improve as rates decline. The bank's focus on social impact banking combined with a favorable rate environment should alleviate concerns around credit stress. Alexopoulos sees this as providing room for upside in its share price.
As the Fed signals further easing, banks across segments will capitalize on improving economic conditions, rising loan demand, and a recalibration of deposit costs. With the runway for a soft landing widened, now is a compelling time to consider these names for your portfolio.
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Citigroup analyst Ben Gerlinger maintains Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $93 to $113.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Pinnacle Finl Partners, Raises Price Target to $113

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>34.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>249</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$126.7K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNFP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$77.6K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>397</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCNCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$86.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 347 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.2K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 23390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $1675.0 per contract. There were 34495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1082 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 183 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.0K, with a price of $244.0 per contract. There were 14559 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.1K, with a price of $631.0 per contract. There were 9503 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 249 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 275 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.7K, with a price of $461.0 per contract. There were 7407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PNFP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 218 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WEX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEX#NYSE">WEX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 183 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 13 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $2925.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 183 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 971 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.6K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 16601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 120 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $1680.0 per contract. There were 397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FCNCA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 218 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $2200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.1K, with a price of $5746.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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