HOME BANCSHARES INC DL-01

Tracy French, a long-serving director and former CEO and chairman of Centennial Bank, has died. French joined Home BancShares following the acquisition of the community bank in 2003 and led Centennial Bank from 2015 to 2024; he was named chairman in 2019. He began his retirement in 2025 but remained as an adviser to Home BancShares and Centennial Bank. CEO John Allison praised French as an influential leader and trusted colleague. » Altro su de.investing.com

Home BancShares stock rose to a 52-week high of $31.19 and is currently trading at $31.22. For the second quarter, the company reported adjusted EPS of $0.64 and revenue of $295.1 million, both above analyst estimates. Management cited record profitability, stable margins and early benefits from the acquisition of Mountain Commerce Bank. InvestingPro views the stock as undervalued, and Benchmark reaffirmed its "Hold" rating while slightly adjusting its 2026 earnings forecast. » Altro su de.investing.com

Shares of Home BancShares climbed to a new 52-week high of $30.83, yielding a year-to-date performance of 5.66%. For Q2 2026 the company reported net income of $119.3 million (diluted EPS $0.59) and adjusted net income of $128.1 million (adjusted EPS $0.64). The P/E ratio is 12.66, dividend yield 2.87%, and the quarterly dividend was confirmed at $0.21; the dividend has been increased for 12 consecutive years. Analysts remain cautious: Cantor Fitzgerald and Benchmark rate the stock neutral/hold, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut the price target to $30 and pointed to challenges with net interest income and slower growth. » Altro su de.investing.com