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CFR·Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.

$152.99
-0.84 (-0.55%)
Overnight$152.96-0.03 (-0.02%)
High
$154.76
Open
$154.05
Market Cap
9.54B
52W High
$170.80
Low
$151.99
P. Close
$152.99
P/E
13.95
52W Low
$118.00
Fwd P/E
12.95
DailyIQ Est.
$173.25
Inst. Ownership
0.0%
Short Interest
6.47%
Days to Cover
8.2
Technical Score (1D)
23
BEARISH
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
On Oct 5, TD Cowen’s analyst Janet Lee kept a Buy recommendation on Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) but lowered the price target from $185 to $178. The downgrade was attributed to concerns about the bank’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the retail banking sector. Lee cited weaker loan growth and higher operating costs as the main reasons for the revised target. The adjustment signals a modest negative view on CFR’s near‑term valuation, though the rating remains supportive. No other developments were reported for that date.
LOW TARGET
$145 -5.2%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$173 +13.0%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$201 +31.4%
6 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$145.00 - $201.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/6/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$173.25 (+13.3%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
837 shares
$124K
Severyn Carol JeanGEVP and Chief Risk Officer
Sell837 shares2026-06-12
Pierce Joseph A.-
Award/Grant630 shares2026-04-29
Rutherford Linda B.-
Award/Grant630 shares2026-04-29
MATTHEWS CHARLES W-
Award/Grant630 shares2026-04-29
Shields Marsha McCombs-
Award/Grant630 shares2026-04-29
74/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
533.5%
Revenue CAGR
-13.1%
Return on Equity
14.2%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.32$2.46$2.59$2.73$2.86Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.80 - -
Q3'25$2.38$2.67+12.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$560M$576M$591M$607M$623MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$616M - -
Q3'25 - $567M -

Market Data

CFR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH23/100
$152.96−$0.03 (0.0%)
Market cap
9.54B
P/E ratio
13.9
Day range
$151.99 – $154.76
News sentiment
50/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$172.79 (+13.0%)
Consensus
Hold · 19 analysts
52-week range+29.6% off low · -10.4% from high
$118.00$170.80
Price $152.96 DailyIQ Est. $173.25

CFR is on the weaker side of its setup, with little confirmation for a reversal yet. Company-specific news dominates here; sector-level flows matter less than for larger names.

Behaviour On Record

What CFR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
15.8% 10th pct
Below its peak
-9.6%
vs 200-day average
+5.0%
Up days (1y)
53%

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. is currently running 15.8% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CFR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 10th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 24.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CFR is trading -9.6% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -25.1%, and the deepest was -49.7% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +5.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 59th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year CFR closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, CFR finished the month higher 11 of 13 times, with a median return of +6.0% and an average of +5.5%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +5.8% on average, its weakest March at -3.9%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CFR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 163 of 3,267 sessions (5.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.4% and -17.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CFR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CFR's sector?

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Banks industry group, CFR ranks 13th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9
Industry rank
#13 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CFR?

CallsPuts

For Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 9 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.76), with at-the-money implied volatility around 25.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $146.76–$160.46.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.76
ATM implied volatility
25.5%
Total open interest
578
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.5% ($146.76–$160.46)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CFR?

Evercore ISI Group most recently reiterated its rating on Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. to In-Line on Oct 1, 2026 with a price target of $166 (from $181). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Evercore ISI Group — In-Line
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 1, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$181 → $166
Sep 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$200 → $201
Sep 8, 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight → Overweight$141 → $200
Aug 19, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$158 → $175
Aug 5, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$166 → $181
Aug 3, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$169 → $185
Jul 31, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$168 → $176
Jul 31, 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainedOverweight$169 → $183
Jul 31, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$165 → $175
Jul 15, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$154 → $158
Jul 7, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$155 → $160
Jul 6, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$149 → $166

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

50/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Jared Shaw upgraded Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) to an equal‑weight rating on October 5, raising the price target from $160 to $175. The move signals confidence in the bank’s earnings outlook and its competitive positioning in the retail banking sector. The upgrade reflects expectations of improved profitability and a favorable macro environment for consumer lending.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen analyst Janet Lee kept a Buy recommendation on Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) but reduced the price target from $185 to $178. The downgrade reflects concerns about the bank’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the retail banking sector. The firm cited weaker loan growth and higher operating costs as key factors behind the revised target. This adjustment signals a modest negative view on CFR’s near‑term valuation, though the rating remains supportive.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia upgraded Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) to an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $200 to $201. The upgrade reflects confidence in the bank’s recent performance and outlook. The modest target increase signals a slight positive view on the company’s future earnings potential.
What did this article say?
The article compares Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) with Prosperity Bancshares (PB) for value investors in the Southwest banking sector. It notes CFR’s Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) versus PB’s #2 (Buy), indicating a slightly less favorable outlook for CFR. The piece highlights that CFR’s valuation metrics, such as P/E ratio, are less attractive than PB’s, suggesting CFR may be overvalued relative to its peers. No material corporate actions or earnings surprises are reported, so the assessment remains a neutral, comparative analysis.
What did this article say?
Cullen/Frost Bankers had a 91.1% share‑price increase over the past three years, prompting analysts to question whether the current valuation is justified by the bank’s capital returns. The firm’s model relies on disciplined lending, a conservative balance sheet and fee income, which may limit the efficiency of equity‑to‑earnings conversion. Investors are cautioned to assess whether the gains are sustainable or merely a reflection of market optimism. The article highlights the risk that the stock could trade at a discount if the underlying profitability does not support the recent run.
What did this article say?
Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is highlighted as a compelling dividend play, offering a $1.03 per share payout that translates to a 2.64% yield—well above the Southwest banking average and the broader S&P 500. The bank’s dividend policy signals a commitment to returning cash to shareholders, appealing to income-focused investors. With a 23.31% price gain this year, CFR’s stock performance complements its yield, positioning it as a solid addition to dividend portfolios. The article underscores the bank’s financial stability and its potential to sustain dividend growth amid a competitive banking landscape.
What did this article say?
CFR and PB are both positioned as value plays in the Southwest banking sector, but their current fundamentals differ. Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and its value metrics suggest modest upside, while Prosperity Bancshares (PB) enjoys a #2 (Buy) rank with recent earnings estimate upgrades. The analysis indicates that PB’s earnings outlook is improving, whereas CFR’s outlook remains more static. For traders, the key takeaway is that neither bank presents a clear, material catalyst; the comparison is largely a valuation exercise rather than a decisive driver of price action.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley’s analyst Manan Gosalia has upgraded Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) from Underweight to Overweight and lifted the price target from $141 to $200. The upgrade reflects confidence in the bank’s earnings outlook and balance‑sheet strength. The new target suggests a potential upside of roughly 41% from current levels, indicating a bullish stance on the firm’s future performance.

Technical Analysis

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23
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $2.98M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold19,2560.03%$2.98M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:19.3K sh bought ($2.98M)0 sh sold ($0)net +19.3K sh (+$2.98M)
Congressional Trading Activity
2 disclosed trades · ~$16.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Susan M. CollinsSenateME▼ Sell$1K - $15K2018-12-212019-01-08
Susan M. CollinsSenateME▲ Buy$1K - $15K2017-06-152017-07-12