CNB Financial stock draws a USD 38.00 target from Piper Sandler

Published on 09/28/2026 at 22:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CNB Financial stock posted Q2 EPS of USD 0.91 versus USD 0.86 consensus on July 23, 2026. Revenue reached USD 87.65 million against USD 85.87 million estimates.

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CNB Financial stock (ISIN US12612D1063) traded at USD 34.09 on Nasdaq on September 25, 2026, while Piper Sandler initiated coverage with a USD 38.00 target. The banking group enters the new research cycle after quarterly earnings exceeded consensus on both earnings per share and revenue.

Piper Sandler sets USD 38.00 target

According to Investing.com on September 24, 2026, Piper Sandler began coverage with an Overweight rating and a USD 38.00 price target. The target was based on 10.0 times the firms 2027 earnings-per-share estimate, compared with 10.5 times for peers.

The target represents USD 3.91 above the September 25 share price, or 11.50 percent. Piper Sandler also estimated a 1.3 percent return on assets for both 2026 and 2027, giving the valuation view an operating metric beyond the headline target.

Q2 earnings beat consensus

MarketBeat reported that CNB Financial delivered Q2 2026 earnings per share of USD 0.91, above the USD 0.86 consensus estimate, on July 23, 2026. The USD 0.05 beat gives the latest quarterly result a quantified earnings advantage rather than relying only on the new analyst rating.

Revenue reached USD 87.65 million in Q2 2026, exceeding the USD 85.87 million estimate by USD 1.78 million. MarketBeat also reported a 19.37 percent net margin and a 12.85 percent return on equity for the period.

Stock remains near yearly high

CNB Financial had a 52-week range of USD 22.80 to USD 36.17, placing the September 25 price USD 2.08 below the yearly high. The company had a market capitalization of USD 1.0 billion as of September 28, 2026, while the finance results showed USD 28.3 million in Q2 net income.

The company operates as a bank holding company headquartered in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, with community banking services for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Its activities include deposits, commercial and residential lending, consumer loans, treasury services, wealth management and trust services.

Nasdaq price and investor checkpoint

CNB Financial stock was trading at USD 34.09 on Nasdaq on September 25, 2026. The combination of a USD 0.91 quarterly EPS result, a USD 87.65 million revenue figure and the USD 38.00 Piper Sandler target gives investors three concrete reference points for evaluating the shares.