Rating Change
Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) on August 18, 2026.
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Benchmark Reiterates Buy Rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. (SMBK)
Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) on August 18, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK) · reiterate
- Firm
- Benchmark
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $51.91
- Market capitalization
- $677.0M
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. (SMBK) on August 18, 2026, with the stock trading at $51.91 and a market capitalization of $677.0 million.
Market Context
SmartFinancial, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $51.91 with a market capitalization of $677.0M.
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Recent Analyst Activity for SmartFinancial, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for SMBK?
A rating of Buy from Benchmark reflects the analyst's outlook on SmartFinancial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBK). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the SMBK forecast page.