Catherine Mealor

Q: What is Catherine Mealor's success rate?

Catherine Mealor currently has a success rate of 90.80463483956439.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 8.263664500974214.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Financial Services

Catherine Mealor is an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #1585 out of 4534 analysts, they have issued 37 stock ratings with a success rate of 90.80% and an average return of 8.26%.

Catherine Mealor has a well-established track record, with 37 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 90.80% and an average return of 8.26%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1585

Out of 4534

Total Ratings

+90.80%

Success Rate

+8.26%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

STEL

Buy

Feb 03, 2026

Target

$44.00

Current

$37.88

Performance

0.00%

Catherine Mealor rated STEL as Outperform on Feb 03, 2026, setting a price target of 44. Shares have remained stable near 37.88, leaving the 44 target still in play.

SHBI

Buy

Feb 02, 2026

Target

$20.00

Current

$19.75

Performance

1.70%

On Feb 02, 2026, SHBI was given a Outperform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 20. The stock traded sideways with a 1.70% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

CBNK

Hold

Feb 02, 2026

Target

$32.00

Current

$31.91

Performance

0.63%

CBNK received a Market Perform rating from Catherine Mealor on Feb 02, 2026, aiming for 32. Shares remained flat at 31.91, aligning with the neutral rating.

ABCB

Buy

Feb 02, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$82.96

Performance

3.84%

On Feb 02, 2026, Catherine Mealor published a Outperform outlook on ABCB, with a target of 88. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 82.96.

CFR

Buy

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$160.00

Current

$140.56

Performance

1.99%

Catherine Mealor on Jan 30, 2026 assigned CFR a Outperform rating, with a price target of 160. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 140.56.

UBSI

Hold

Jan 26, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$43.98

Performance

6.28%

On Jan 26, 2026, Catherine Mealor reaffirmed UBSI with a Market Perform rating, targeting 43. Market strength beyond 43.98 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

HWC

Hold

Jan 21, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$71.94

Performance

3.94%

HWC was rated Market Perform by Catherine Mealor on Jan 21, 2026, with a price objective of 72. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

UCB

Hold

Jan 15, 2026

Target

$36.00

Current

$35.37

Performance

4.31%

On Jan 15, 2026, Catherine Mealor initiated coverage on UCB with a Market Perform rating and target of 36. The stock’s lack of movement around 35.37 aligned with a cautious approach.

PNFP

Hold

Jan 09, 2026

Target

$100.00

Current

$99.00

Performance

1.94%

Catherine Mealor issued a Market Perform recommendation for PNFP on Jan 09, 2026, price target set at 100. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 99.

MVBF

Buy

Nov 10, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$28.98

Performance

9.32%

On Nov 10, 2025, MVBF was evaluated by Catherine Mealor, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 30. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 9.32%.

SMBK

Hold

Nov 04, 2025

Target

$40.00

Current

$42.39

Performance

20.46%

Catherine Mealor rated SMBK as Market Perform on Nov 04, 2025, setting a price target of 40. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 20.46% to 42.39, revealing unexpected momentum.

CADE

Hold

Nov 03, 2025

Target

$49.00

Current

$42.11

Performance

12.05%

On Nov 03, 2025, CADE was given a Market Perform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 49. The stock rallied from 42.11 to 42.11 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

FFIN

Hold

Oct 24, 2025

Target

$36.00

Current

$33.29

Performance

6.97%

FFIN received a Market Perform rating from Catherine Mealor on Oct 24, 2025, aiming for 36. Investors saw gains of 6.97% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

OZK

Hold

Oct 20, 2025

Target

$50.00

Current

$49.11

Performance

6.30%

On Oct 20, 2025, Catherine Mealor published a Market Perform outlook on OZK, with a target of 50. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 50.

AUB

Hold

Aug 04, 2025

Target

$34.00

Current

$40.52

Performance

29.75%

Catherine Mealor on Aug 04, 2025 assigned AUB a Market Perform rating, with a price target of 34. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 29.75% despite the neutral view.

CHCO

Hold

Jul 23, 2025

Target

$135.00

Current

$125.53

Performance

-6.03%

On Jul 23, 2025, Catherine Mealor reaffirmed CHCO with a Market Perform rating, targeting 135. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

FBK

Buy

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$58.00

Current

$60.01

Performance

24.45%

FBK was rated Outperform by Catherine Mealor on Jul 11, 2025, with a price objective of 58. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of -2.01 to the target.

WSBC

Buy

Feb 10, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$36.56

Performance

0.30%

On Feb 10, 2025, Catherine Mealor initiated coverage on WSBC with a Outperform rating and target of 44. Neutral price movement of 0.30% leaves room for interpretation.

TRMK

Buy

Feb 03, 2025

Target

$47.00

Current

$43.35

Performance

17.45%

Catherine Mealor issued a Outperform recommendation for TRMK on Feb 03, 2025, price target set at 47. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 43.35.

RNST

Buy

Jan 30, 2025

Target

$46.00

Current

$38.43

Performance

-1.96%

On Jan 30, 2025, RNST was evaluated by Catherine Mealor, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 46. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 38.43.

EGBN

Hold

Jan 27, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$27.49

Performance

4.33%

Catherine Mealor rated EGBN as Market Perform on Jan 27, 2025, setting a price target of 30. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 27.49 with a 4.33% move.

IBTX

Buy

Dec 04, 2024

Target

$81.00

Current

$60.67

Performance

-9.35%

On Dec 04, 2024, IBTX was given a Outperform rating by Catherine Mealor, with a target price of 81. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 60.67 to 60.67, challenging the optimistic stance.

FBMS

Buy

Dec 04, 2024

Target

$45.00

Current

$33.81

Performance

-9.36%

FBMS received a Outperform rating from Catherine Mealor on Dec 04, 2024, aiming for 45. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 9.36% below expectations.

TOWN

Buy

Oct 02, 2024

Target

$40.00

Current

$36.41

Performance

12.24%

On Oct 02, 2024, Catherine Mealor published a Outperform outlook on TOWN, with a target of 40. Shares gained 12.24%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 40.

SSB

Buy

Jul 29, 2024

Target

$110.00

Current

$103.91

Performance

5.13%

Catherine Mealor on Jul 29, 2024 assigned SSB a Outperform rating, with a price target of 110. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 5.13%.

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 +90.80%.

How many ratings has Catherine Mealor issued?

Catherine Mealor has issued 37 stock ratings so far.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +8.26%.

What is Catherine Mealor's ranking?

Catherine Mealor is ranked #1585 out of 4534 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 Buy on STEL issued on 2026-02-03.