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Premier Financial Corp.

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

$28.04

Up+$0.00 (+0.00%)

Updated Sep 11, 2026, 7:52 AM

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Market cap
1.01B
P/E ratio
20.09
Dividend yield
1.11%
52-week range
— – —
Volume
3.07M
Avg. volume
244.02K

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Premier Financial Corp., through its subsidiaries, provides various banking services. It offers various demand, checking, money market, and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposits and certificates of deposit account registry service; and investment products. The company also provides residential and commercial real estate, commercial, construction, home improvement and home equity, and consumer loans. In addition, it invests in the U.S. treasury and federal government agency obligations, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities that are issued by federal agencies, collateralized mortgage obligations, and corporate bonds. Further, the company offers property and casualty, life, and group health insurance agency services; mezzanine funding services; and online banking services, which include mobile banking, person-to-person payments, online bill pay, and online account opening, as well as the MoneyPass ATM network. It operates through 75 banking center offices and 12 loan offices in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The company was formerly known as First Defiance Financial Corp. and changed its name to Premier Financial Corp. in June 2020. Premier Financial Corp. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.

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Consensus
Hold
Average target
$22.00
Implied upside
Analysts
10
PFC recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 31, 2024Janney Montgomery ScottNeutral
Apr 25, 2024Piper SandlerNeutral
Apr 25, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket Perform
Apr 1, 2024Hovde GroupOutperform
Jan 25, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket Perform
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GlobeNewswire Inc. · Aug 5, 2024

BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: R1 RCM Inc. (Nasdaq - RCM), Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq – ESGR), Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq – PFC), The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE – FBMS)

Brodsky & Smith is investigating the proposed acquisitions of R1 RCM Inc., Enstar Group Limited, Premier Financial Corp., and The First Bancshares, Inc. to determine if the respective boards breached their fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process and ensure shareholders are receiving fair value.

Benzinga · Apr 25, 2024

Analyst Scoreboard: 3 Ratings For Premier Financial

Across the recent three months, 3 analysts have shared their insights on Premier Financial (NASDAQ:PFC), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. 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. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 3 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 2 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $22.0, a high estimate of $23.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. This current average represents a 4.35% decrease from the previous average price target of $23.00. Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown The standing of Premier Financial among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Timothy Switzer Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lowers Market Perform $23.00 $25.00 Alexander Twerdahl Piper Sandler Raises Neutral $22.00 $21.00 Alexander Twerdahl Piper Sandler Announces Neutral $21.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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