Stephen Scouten

Q: What is Stephen Scouten's success rate?

Stephen Scouten currently has a success rate of 76.59162201517186.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 12.856696631528333.

Piper Sandler | Financial Services

Stephen Scouten is an analyst from Piper Sandler specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #2188 out of 4765 analysts, they have issued 68 stock ratings with a success rate of 76.59% and an average return of 12.86%.

Stephen Scouten has a well-established track record, with 68 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 76.59% and an average return of 12.86%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2188

Out of 4765

Total Ratings

+76.59%

Success Rate

+12.86%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

SFNC

Buy

Sep 04, 2026

Target

$27.50

Current

$23.69

Performance

0.00%

Stephen Scouten rated SFNC as Overweight on Sep 04, 2026, setting a price target of 27.5. Shares have remained stable near 23.69, leaving the 27.5 target still in play.

TRMK

Hold

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$47.00

Current

$46.62

Performance

-1.94%

On Jul 30, 2026, TRMK was given a Neutral rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 47. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 46.62, supported the cautious call.

SBCF

Hold

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$35.50

Current

$34.60

Performance

0.09%

SBCF received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Jul 30, 2026, aiming for 35.5. Shares remained flat at 34.6, aligning with the neutral rating.

RNST

Buy

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$48.00

Current

$41.40

Performance

-4.48%

On Jul 30, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Overweight outlook on RNST, with a target of 48. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 41.4.

PB

Hold

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$80.00

Current

$72.81

Performance

-2.69%

Stephen Scouten on Jul 30, 2026 assigned PB a Neutral rating, with a price target of 80. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 72.81.

FBNC

Hold

Jul 29, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$65.04

Performance

3.04%

On Jul 29, 2026, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed FBNC with a Neutral rating, targeting 65. The neutral call matched muted market action of 3.04%.

FCNCA

Hold

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$2100.00

Current

$2208.49

Performance

3.33%

FCNCA was rated Neutral by Stephen Scouten on Jul 27, 2026, with a price objective of 2100. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

USCB

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$27.00

Current

$23.48

Performance

3.57%

On Jul 27, 2026, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on USCB with a Overweight rating and target of 27. Neutral price movement of 3.57% leaves room for interpretation.

SSB

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$125.00

Current

$107.98

Performance

2.68%

Stephen Scouten issued a Overweight recommendation for SSB on Jul 27, 2026, price target set at 125. The target of 125 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

SBSI

Hold

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$33.00

Current

$32.83

Performance

1.14%

On Jul 27, 2026, SBSI was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 33. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 32.83.

ABCB

Hold

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$92.00

Current

$86.05

Performance

0.01%

Stephen Scouten rated ABCB as Neutral on Jul 27, 2026, setting a price target of 92. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 86.05 with a 0.01% move.

PNFP

Buy

Jul 24, 2026

Target

$123.00

Current

$101.01

Performance

-1.55%

On Jul 24, 2026, PNFP was given a Overweight rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 123. The stock traded sideways with a -1.55% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

OBK

Hold

Jul 24, 2026

Target

$56.00

Current

$54.48

Performance

1.60%

OBK received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Jul 24, 2026, aiming for 56. Shares remained flat at 54.48, aligning with the neutral rating.

SFBS

Buy

Jul 21, 2026

Target

$94.00

Current

$43.13

Performance

-1.77%

On Jul 21, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Overweight outlook on SFBS, with a target of 94. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 43.13.

HOMB

Buy

Jul 17, 2026

Target

$36.00

Current

$30.15

Performance

-2.24%

Stephen Scouten on Jul 17, 2026 assigned HOMB a Overweight rating, with a price target of 36. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 30.15.

UCB

Hold

Jun 17, 2026

Target

$35.00

Current

$35.64

Performance

9.46%

On Jun 17, 2026, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed UCB with a Neutral rating, targeting 35. Market strength beyond 35.64 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

AUB

Buy

Jun 11, 2026

Target

$46.00

Current

$40.91

Performance

3.57%

AUB was rated Overweight by Stephen Scouten on Jun 11, 2026, with a price objective of 46. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

HWC

Buy

May 18, 2026

Target

$82.00

Current

$75.84

Performance

14.67%

On May 18, 2026, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on HWC with a Overweight rating and target of 82. The stock’s climb of 14.67% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

SPFI

Buy

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$46.00

Current

$45.63

Performance

11.08%

Stephen Scouten issued a Overweight recommendation for SPFI on Apr 30, 2026, price target set at 46. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 45.63.

COSO

Buy

Apr 28, 2026

Target

$30.00

Current

$27.89

Performance

8.69%

On Apr 28, 2026, COSO was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 30. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 8.69%.

TCBI

Hold

Apr 24, 2026

Target

$100.00

Current

$98.64

Performance

—

Stephen Scouten rated TCBI as Neutral on Apr 24, 2026, setting a price target of 100. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 98.64 with a % move.

ISTR

Hold

Apr 23, 2026

Target

$31.50

Current

$31.10

Performance

13.46%

On Apr 23, 2026, ISTR was given a Neutral rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 31.5. The stock rallied from 31.1 to 31.1 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

HBCP

Hold

Apr 22, 2026

Target

$69.00

Current

$70.36

Performance

11.63%

HBCP received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Apr 22, 2026, aiming for 69. Investors saw gains of 11.63% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

FBK

Buy

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$56.99

Performance

6.70%

On Apr 02, 2026, Stephen Scouten published a Overweight outlook on FBK, with a target of 65. Shares gained 6.70%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 65.

SFST

Buy

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$63.68

Performance

6.45%

Stephen Scouten on Feb 05, 2026 assigned SFST a Overweight rating, with a price target of 64. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 6.45%.

AMTB

Buy

Jan 26, 2026

Target

$25.00

Current

$29.68

Performance

42.56%

On Jan 26, 2026, Stephen Scouten reaffirmed AMTB with a Overweight rating, targeting 25. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 29.68 to 29.68.

BKU

Hold

Jan 22, 2026

Target

$52.00

Current

$46.38

Performance

-7.66%

BKU was rated Neutral by Stephen Scouten on Jan 22, 2026, with a price objective of 52. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 7.66% decline.

OZK

Buy

Jan 22, 2026

Target

$62.00

Current

$50.43

Performance

5.95%

On Jan 22, 2026, Stephen Scouten initiated coverage on OZK with a Overweight rating and target of 62. The stock’s climb of 5.95% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

SMBK

Hold

Oct 27, 2025

Target

$39.50

Current

$51.87

Performance

47.32%

Stephen Scouten issued a Neutral recommendation for SMBK on Oct 27, 2025, price target set at 39.5. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 39.5.

UBSI

Buy

Oct 24, 2025

Target

$42.50

Current

$47.83

Performance

31.29%

On Oct 24, 2025, UBSI was evaluated by Stephen Scouten, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 42.5. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 31.29%.

STEL

Hold

Jul 29, 2025

Target

$30.00

Current

$39.32

Performance

28.54%

Stephen Scouten rated STEL as Neutral on Jul 29, 2025, setting a price target of 30. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 28.54% to 39.32, revealing unexpected momentum.

CADE

Buy

Jul 28, 2025

Target

$43.00

Current

$42.11

Performance

16.10%

On Jul 28, 2025, CADE was given a Overweight rating by Stephen Scouten, with a target price of 43. The stock rallied 16.10% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 43 and validating the bullish stance.

VBTX

Hold

Jul 16, 2025

Target

$34.00

Current

$30.26

Performance

-5.64%

VBTX received a Neutral rating from Stephen Scouten on Jul 16, 2025, aiming for 34. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 5.64%.

CCBG

Hold

Jul 29, 2024

Target

$34.00

Current

$51.84

Performance

47.27%

On Jul 29, 2024, Stephen Scouten published a Neutral outlook on CCBG, with a target of 34. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 34.

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 +76.59%.

How many ratings has Stephen Scouten issued?

Stephen Scouten has issued 68 stock ratings so far.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +12.86%.

What is Stephen Scouten's ranking?

Stephen Scouten is ranked #2188 out of 4765 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 Buy on SFNC issued on 2026-09-04.