Stephen Scouten

Q: What is Stephen Scouten's success rate?

Stephen Scouten currently has a success rate of 78.55525614928099.

Q: What is the average return of Stephen Scouten's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 16.457245256137096.

Piper Sandler | Financial Services

Stephen Scouten is an analyst from Piper Sandler specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #2148 out of 4721 analysts, they have issued 64 stock ratings with a success rate of 78.56% and an average return of 16.46%.

Stephen Scouten has a well-established track record, with 64 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 78.56% and an average return of 16.46%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2148

Out of 4721

Total Ratings

+78.56%

Success Rate

+16.46%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

ABCB

Hold

Jul 13, 2026

Target

$96.00

Current

$89.82

Performance

0.00%

Stephen Scouten rated ABCB as Neutral on Jul 13, 2026, setting a price target of 96. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 89.82 with a 0.00% move.

OBK

Hold

Jul 13, 2026

Target

$55.00

Current

$51.01

Performance

0.00%

On Jul 13, 2026, OBK was given a Neutral rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 55. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 51.01, supported the cautious call.

SBCF

Hold

Jun 22, 2026

Target

$34.00

Current

$32.97

Performance

5.77%

SBCF received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Jun 22, 2026, aiming for 34. Investors saw gains of 5.77% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

UCB

Hold

Jun 17, 2026

Target

$35.00

Current

$35.54

Performance

9.15%

On Jun 17, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Neutral outlook on UCB, with a target of 35. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 35.

AUB

Buy

Jun 11, 2026

Target

$46.00

Current

$42.02

Performance

6.38%

Stephen Scouten on Jun 11, 2026 assigned AUB a Overweight rating, with a price target of 46. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 6.38%.

HWC

Buy

May 18, 2026

Target

$82.00

Current

$75.94

Performance

14.82%

On May 18, 2026, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed HWC with a Overweight rating, targeting 82. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 75.94 to 75.94.

SPFI

Buy

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$46.00

Current

$42.75

Performance

4.07%

SPFI was rated Overweight by Stephen Scouten on Apr 30, 2026, with a price objective of 46. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

TRMK

Hold

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$45.50

Current

$46.39

Performance

4.55%

On Apr 30, 2026, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on TRMK with a Neutral rating and target of 45.5. The stock’s lack of movement around 46.39 aligned with a cautious approach.

PB

Hold

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$72.68

Performance

4.35%

Stephen Scouten issued a Neutral recommendation for PB on Apr 30, 2026, price target set at 75. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 72.68.

USCB

Buy

Apr 28, 2026

Target

$24.00

Current

$20.16

Performance

6.11%

On Apr 28, 2026, USCB was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 24. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 6.11%.

COSO

Buy

Apr 28, 2026

Target

$30.00

Current

$26.63

Performance

3.78%

Stephen Scouten rated COSO as Overweight on Apr 28, 2026, setting a price target of 30. Shares have remained stable near 26.63, leaving the 30 target still in play.

TCBI

Hold

Apr 24, 2026

Target

$100.00

Current

$101.87

Performance

—

On Apr 24, 2026, TCBI was given a Neutral rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 100. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 101.87, supported the cautious call.

ISTR

Hold

Apr 23, 2026

Target

$31.50

Current

$29.72

Performance

8.43%

ISTR received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Apr 23, 2026, aiming for 31.5. Investors saw gains of 8.43% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

HBCP

Hold

Apr 22, 2026

Target

$69.00

Current

$68.85

Performance

9.23%

On Apr 22, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Neutral outlook on HBCP, with a target of 69. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 69.

SFBS

Buy

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$91.00

Current

$84.92

Performance

7.44%

Stephen Scouten on Apr 21, 2026 assigned SFBS a Overweight rating, with a price target of 91. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 7.44%.

HOMB

Buy

Apr 17, 2026

Target

$33.00

Current

$29.10

Performance

8.22%

On Apr 17, 2026, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed HOMB with a Overweight rating, targeting 33. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 29.1 to 29.1.

SBSI

Hold

Apr 15, 2026

Target

$35.00

Current

$34.64

Performance

—

SBSI was rated Neutral by Stephen Scouten on Apr 15, 2026, with a price objective of 35. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

FBK

Buy

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$56.57

Performance

5.92%

On Apr 02, 2026, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on FBK with a Overweight rating and target of 65. The stock’s climb of 5.92% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

FBNC

Hold

Feb 09, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$64.22

Performance

3.98%

Stephen Scouten issued a Neutral recommendation for FBNC on Feb 09, 2026, price target set at 64. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 64.22.

SFST

Buy

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$61.71

Performance

3.16%

On Feb 05, 2026, SFST was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 64. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 61.71.

FCNCA

Hold

Jan 29, 2026

Target

$2100.00

Current

$2106.06

Performance

3.61%

Stephen Scouten rated FCNCA as Neutral on Jan 29, 2026, setting a price target of 2100. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 2106.06 with a 3.61% move.

PNFP

Buy

Jan 28, 2026

Target

$122.00

Current

$100.14

Performance

6.79%

On Jan 28, 2026, PNFP was given a Overweight rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 122. The stock rallied 6.79% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 122 and validating the bullish stance.

AMTB

Buy

Jan 26, 2026

Target

$25.00

Current

$25.63

Performance

23.10%

AMTB received a Overweight rating from Stephen Scouten on Jan 26, 2026, aiming for 25. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 25.63 to 25.63, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

BKU

Hold

Jan 22, 2026

Target

$52.00

Current

$47.93

Performance

-4.58%

On Jan 22, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Neutral outlook on BKU, with a target of 52. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 47.93.

OZK

Buy

Jan 22, 2026

Target

$62.00

Current

$50.58

Performance

6.26%

Stephen Scouten on Jan 22, 2026 assigned OZK a Overweight rating, with a price target of 62. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 6.26%.

SMBK

Hold

Oct 27, 2025

Target

$39.50

Current

$46.74

Performance

32.75%

On Oct 27, 2025, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed SMBK with a Neutral rating, targeting 39.5. Market strength beyond 46.74 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

SSB

Buy

Oct 27, 2025

Target

$118.00

Current

$100.44

Performance

11.07%

SSB was rated Overweight by Stephen Scouten on Oct 27, 2025, with a price objective of 118. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 17.56 to the target.

UBSI

Buy

Oct 24, 2025

Target

$42.50

Current

$46.15

Performance

26.68%

On Oct 24, 2025, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on UBSI with a Overweight rating and target of 42.5. The stock’s climb of 26.68% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

STEL

Hold

Jul 29, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$39.32

Performance

28.54%

Stephen Scouten issued a Neutral recommendation for STEL on Jul 29, 2025, price target set at 30. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 30.

CADE

Buy

Jul 28, 2025

Target

$43.00

Current

$42.11

Performance

16.10%

On Jul 28, 2025, CADE was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 43. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 16.10%.

VBTX

Hold

Jul 16, 2025

Target

$34.00

Current

$30.26

Performance

-5.64%

Stephen Scouten rated VBTX as Neutral on Jul 16, 2025, setting a price target of 34. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 5.64%.

RNST

Buy

Jan 30, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$42.52

Performance

8.47%

On Jan 30, 2025, RNST was given a Overweight rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 44. The stock rallied 8.47% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 44 and validating the bullish stance.

CCBG

Hold

Jul 29, 2024

Target

$34.00

Current

$49.65

Performance

41.05%

CCBG received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Jul 29, 2024, aiming for 34. Investors saw gains of 41.05% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

SFNC

Sell

Jul 26, 2024

Target

$20.00

Current

$22.98

Performance

4.93%

On Jul 26, 2024, Stephen Scouten published a Underweight outlook on SFNC, with a target of 20. The rating remains inconclusive as the market consolidates near 22.98.

UCBI

Hold

Apr 25, 2024

Target

$28.00

Current

$27.83

Performance

7.78%

Stephen Scouten on Apr 25, 2024 assigned UCBI a Neutral rating, with a price target of 28. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 7.78% despite the neutral view.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Stephen Scouten?

Stephen Scouten is an analyst from Piper Sandler specializing in the Financial Services sector.

What is Stephen Scouten's success rate?

Stephen Scouten currently has a success rate of +78.56%.

How many ratings has Stephen Scouten issued?

Stephen Scouten has issued 64 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Stephen Scouten's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +16.46%.

What is Stephen Scouten's ranking?

Stephen Scouten is ranked #2148 out of 4721 analysts.

What types of ratings does Stephen Scouten give?

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

How can I follow Stephen Scouten?

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

What is the most recent rating by Stephen Scouten?

Their latest rating was a Hold on ABCB issued on 2026-07-13.