Catherine Mealor

Q: What is Catherine Mealor's success rate?

Catherine Mealor currently has a success rate of 84.5957790232652.

Q: What is the average return of Catherine Mealor's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 6.0077850302407585.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Financial Services

Catherine Mealor is an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #2180 out of 4641 analysts, they have issued 39 stock ratings with a success rate of 84.60% and an average return of 6.01%.

Catherine Mealor has a well-established track record, with 39 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 84.60% and an average return of 6.01%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2180

Out of 4641

Total Ratings

+84.60%

Success Rate

+6.01%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

TOWN

Hold

May 06, 2026

Target

$38.00

Current

$34.97

Performance

—

Catherine Mealor rated TOWN as Market Perform on May 06, 2026, setting a price target of 38. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 34.97 with a % move.

CBNK

Hold

Apr 29, 2026

Target

$34.00

Current

$31.34

Performance

0.32%

On Apr 29, 2026, CBNK was given a Market Perform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 34. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 31.34, supported the cautious call.

SMBK

Hold

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$46.00

Current

$42.03

Performance

2.86%

SMBK received a Market Perform rating from Catherine Mealor on Apr 21, 2026, aiming for 46. Shares remained flat at 42.03, aligning with the neutral rating.

FBK

Buy

Apr 15, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$53.98

Performance

—

On Apr 15, 2026, Catherine Mealor published a Outperform outlook on FBK, with a target of 65. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 53.98.

SHBI

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$20.00

Current

$19.58

Performance

-0.10%

Catherine Mealor on Apr 09, 2026 assigned SHBI a Market Perform rating, with a price target of 20. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 19.58.

FFIN

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$34.00

Current

$32.22

Performance

1.70%

On Apr 09, 2026, Catherine Mealor reaffirmed FFIN with a Market Perform rating, targeting 34. The neutral call matched muted market action of 1.70%.

UCB

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$40.00

Current

$33.58

Performance

-3.62%

UCB was rated Outperform by Catherine Mealor on Apr 09, 2026, with a price objective of 40. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

TRMK

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$45.00

Current

$44.76

Performance

-1.30%

On Apr 09, 2026, Catherine Mealor initiated coverage on TRMK with a Market Perform rating and target of 45. The stock’s lack of movement around 44.76 aligned with a cautious approach.

STEL

Buy

Feb 03, 2026

Target

$44.00

Current

$37.59

Performance

-0.77%

Catherine Mealor issued a Outperform recommendation for STEL on Feb 03, 2026, price target set at 44. The target of 44 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

ABCB

Buy

Feb 02, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$86.58

Performance

8.37%

On Feb 02, 2026, ABCB was evaluated by Catherine Mealor, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 88. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 8.37%.

CFR

Buy

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$160.00

Current

$140.49

Performance

1.94%

Catherine Mealor rated CFR as Outperform on Jan 30, 2026, setting a price target of 160. Shares have remained stable near 140.49, leaving the 160 target still in play.

UBSI

Hold

Jan 26, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$43.56

Performance

5.27%

On Jan 26, 2026, UBSI was given a Market Perform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 43. The stock rallied from 43.56 to 43.56 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

HWC

Hold

Jan 21, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$67.44

Performance

-2.56%

HWC received a Market Perform rating from Catherine Mealor on Jan 21, 2026, aiming for 72. Shares remained flat at 67.44, aligning with the neutral rating.

PNFP

Hold

Jan 09, 2026

Target

$100.00

Current

$99.01

Performance

1.95%

On Jan 09, 2026, Catherine Mealor published a Market Perform outlook on PNFP, with a target of 100. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 99.01.

MVBF

Buy

Nov 10, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$26.00

Performance

-1.92%

Catherine Mealor on Nov 10, 2025 assigned MVBF a Outperform rating, with a price target of 30. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 26.

CADE

Hold

Nov 03, 2025

Target

$49.00

Current

$42.11

Performance

12.05%

On Nov 03, 2025, Catherine Mealor reaffirmed CADE with a Market Perform rating, targeting 49. Market strength beyond 42.11 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

OZK

Hold

Oct 20, 2025

Target

$50.00

Current

$48.48

Performance

4.94%

OZK was rated Market Perform by Catherine Mealor on Oct 20, 2025, with a price objective of 50. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

AUB

Hold

Aug 04, 2025

Target

$34.00

Current

$37.84

Performance

21.17%

On Aug 04, 2025, Catherine Mealor initiated coverage on AUB with a Market Perform rating and target of 34. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 21.17%.

CHCO

Hold

Jul 23, 2025

Target

$135.00

Current

$123.95

Performance

-7.21%

Catherine Mealor issued a Market Perform recommendation for CHCO on Jul 23, 2025, price target set at 135. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 123.95.

WSBC

Buy

Feb 10, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$34.13

Performance

-6.36%

On Feb 10, 2025, WSBC was evaluated by Catherine Mealor, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 44. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 44 target.

RNST

Buy

Jan 30, 2025

Target

$46.00

Current

$39.93

Performance

1.86%

Catherine Mealor rated RNST as Outperform on Jan 30, 2025, setting a price target of 46. Shares have remained stable near 39.93, leaving the 46 target still in play.

EGBN

Hold

Jan 27, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$26.21

Performance

-0.53%

On Jan 27, 2025, EGBN was given a Market Perform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 30. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 26.21, supported the cautious call.

IBTX

Buy

Dec 04, 2024

Target

$81.00

Current

$60.67

Performance

-9.35%

IBTX received a Outperform rating from Catherine Mealor on Dec 04, 2024, aiming for 81. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 9.35% below expectations.

FBMS

Buy

Dec 04, 2024

Target

$45.00

Current

$33.81

Performance

-9.36%

On Dec 04, 2024, Catherine Mealor published a Outperform outlook on FBMS, with a target of 45. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 33.81.

SSB

Buy

Jul 29, 2024

Target

$110.00

Current

$97.36

Performance

-1.50%

Catherine Mealor on Jul 29, 2024 assigned SSB a Outperform rating, with a price target of 110. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 97.36.

SASR

Hold

Jul 25, 2024

Target

$30.00

Current

$27.95

Performance

-9.61%

On Jul 25, 2024, Catherine Mealor reaffirmed SASR with a Market Perform rating, targeting 30. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

UCBI

Hold

Jul 25, 2024

Target

$32.00

Current

$27.83

Performance

-10.74%

UCBI was rated Market Perform by Catherine Mealor on Jul 25, 2024, with a price objective of 32. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 10.74% decline.

SSBK

Buy

Jul 23, 2024

Target

$36.00

Current

$36.37

Performance

12.53%

On Jul 23, 2024, Catherine Mealor initiated coverage on SSBK with a Outperform rating and target of 36. The stock’s climb of 12.53% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Catherine Mealor?

Catherine Mealor is an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods specializing in the Financial Services sector.

What is Catherine Mealor's success rate?

Catherine Mealor currently has a success rate of +84.60%.

How many ratings has Catherine Mealor issued?

Catherine Mealor has issued 39 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Catherine Mealor's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +6.01%.

What is Catherine Mealor's ranking?

Catherine Mealor is ranked #2180 out of 4641 analysts.

What types of ratings does Catherine Mealor give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Catherine Mealor?

You can follow Catherine Mealor by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Catherine Mealor?

Their latest rating was a Hold on TOWN issued on 2026-05-06.