Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

NYSE:PNFP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$15.3b

Pinnacle Financial Partners Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Pinnacle Financial Partners' CEO is Kevin Blair, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.1% of the company’s shares, worth $15.25M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.6 years and 9.2 years respectively.

Key information

Kevin Blair

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenureless than a year
Board average tenure9.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Aug 09

PNFP: Revenue Producer Hiring And Loan Expansion Will Support Future Earnings Confidence

The analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners is now $119.25, up from $116.79, as analysts factor in updated earnings models that apply higher forward P/E multiples while balancing expectations for net interest margin pressure with support from fees and revenue producer hiring. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pinnacle Financial Partners shows an active debate around how to value the stock as earnings models are refreshed after Q2 results and new coverage initiations.
Seeking Alpha Jul 24

Pinnacle Financial: The Undervalued Southeast Growth Champion

Summary Pinnacle Financial Partners targets 2026 loan growth of 9-11% and adjusted revenue of $5.0B-5.2B. PNFP's 2026 outlook incorporates the integration of Synovus, signaling a significant strategic transaction. Loan growth acceleration is both linked to the Synovus integration and organic growth. Management's forward guidance highlights robust expansion and revenue synergies from recent acquisitions. Hiring plans should enable balance sheet growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Jun 05

PNFP: Loan Expansion Outlook Will Support Confidence In Future Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged the price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners higher to $116.79, citing the stock's valuation discount, recent initiations and target hikes clustered around $115, and confidence in the bank's ability to deliver above average organic growth and high single digit loan expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on how Pinnacle Financial Partners balances its valuation discount with expectations for organic growth and loan expansion.
Narrative Update May 21

PNFP: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Reflect Loan Growth Execution Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners higher to $116.79 from $115.39, reflecting updated views on the stock's valuation discount, loan growth outlook, and expected profitability. Analyst Commentary Street research around Pinnacle Financial Partners has been active, with a mix of new coverage initiations, higher price targets, and some target trims as views on growth and profitability evolve.
Narrative Update Apr 27

PNFP: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Drive Share Re Rating

Analysts have nudged the average price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners slightly lower to about $115, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations across a mix of recent target raises and cuts from major firms. Analyst Commentary The recent flurry of price target changes for Pinnacle Financial Partners has been mixed, with both raises and cuts clustered over a relatively short period.
Narrative Update Mar 25

PNFP: Synovus Merger Execution And Steeper Yield Curve Will Drive Re Rating

The consensus analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners has shifted slightly, with the updated fair value estimate moving by about $1 to $115.58 as analysts incorporate recent target tweaks across firms and their views on bank sector tailwinds, valuation gaps, and the Synovus acquisition setup. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Pinnacle Financial Partners cluster around price target revisions and fresh coverage, giving you a clearer view of how the Street is weighing the Synovus acquisition setup, bank sector conditions, and valuation against execution risks.
Narrative Update Mar 11

PNFP: Synovus Integration Year And Steeper Yield Curve Will Drive Re Rating

The updated analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners edges down slightly to about $116.10 from $116.37, with analysts pointing to refreshed assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. These changes keep their broader thesis intact while fine tuning valuation inputs.
Narrative Update Feb 25

PNFP: Synovus Integration And Steeper Yield Curve Will Drive Re Rating

Analysts have inched their average price target on Pinnacle Financial Partners higher to about $116, citing recent research that tweaks fair value assumptions, future P/E expectations, and profitability estimates across multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pinnacle Financial Partners reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets as they refresh their bank models and outlooks for mid cap regional lenders.
Narrative Update Feb 10

PNFP: 2026 Synovus Integration And Mid Cap Re Rating Will Drive Upside

Analysts have modestly raised their blended price target on Pinnacle Financial Partners to about US$116, reflecting incremental adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following a series of recent target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Pinnacle Financial Partners show a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and refining their views on how the bank might execute on growth plans, manage integration, and close any valuation gaps relative to peers.
Analysis Article Jan 30

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE:PNFP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.50

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ( NYSE:PNFP ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...
Narrative Update Jan 27

PNFP: 2026 Merger Integration And Mid Cap Catch Up Will Unlock Upside

Our fair value estimate for Pinnacle Financial Partners has inched up to $115.71 from $114.86 as analysts lift price targets by $4 to $5 across several firms, citing updated views on growth, profitability and the bank's role in a mid cap group they see as poised for catch up in 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Pinnacle Financial Partners, with several firms adjusting price targets and refreshing views ahead of upcoming earnings and through 2026.
Narrative Update Jan 12

PNFP: Early 2026 Merger Completion Will Drive Mid Cap Re Rating Potential

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners edges higher, with our fair value estimate moving from about US$110.23 to roughly US$114.86, as analysts factor in a series of higher Street targets that highlight potential re rating catalysts around the Synovus merger, mid cap bank catch up themes, and ongoing valuation gaps versus larger peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Pinnacle Financial Partners clusters around two main themes: the proposed Synovus merger, and how quickly the combined bank can earn a higher valuation multiple once integration risks are behind it.
Narrative Update Dec 15

PNFP: Early 2026 Merger Completion Will Shape Long Term Re Rating Path

The analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners has been trimmed modestly. The updated valuation framework lifts fair value to about $110, even as analysts, citing merger related execution risk, a longer catalyst path, and the need to see post deal results, reset published targets closer to the mid to high $90 range.
Narrative Update Dec 01

PNFP: Merger Completion In Early 2026 Will Drive Re-Rating Opportunity

Pinnacle Financial Partners' analyst price target has increased modestly from $107.08 to $107.81, as analysts cite updated revenue and profitability estimates in light of recent merger developments and model revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research reveals a mix of optimism and caution regarding Pinnacle Financial Partners following the company's merger announcement and updated financial projections.
Narrative Update Nov 17

PNFP: Successful Synovus Integration Will Unlock Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Pinnacle Financial Partners. Updated estimates reflect continued merger-related execution risks and a cautious outlook, as the average target declines from approximately $107.77 to $107.08.
Narrative Update Nov 01

PNFP: Revenue Momentum And Pending Synovus Merger Will Drive Future Upside

Pinnacle Financial Partners' analyst price target has been reduced by approximately $1.54 to $107.77, as analysts cite cautious outlooks related to integration risk and merger timing, even with adjusted revenue expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions reflect a mix of optimism and cautious perspectives regarding Pinnacle Financial Partners in light of its pending merger with Synovus.
Narrative Update Oct 17

Sun Belt Markets And Digital Banking Will Unlock Future Value

The analyst price target for Pinnacle Financial Partners has been lowered modestly, with the average fair value estimate falling from approximately $112.08 to $109.31. Analysts cite the upcoming Synovus merger, ongoing integration risks, and mixed expectations for future performance as reasons for this adjustment.
Narrative Update Sep 04

Sun Belt Markets And Digital Banking Will Unlock Future Value

Analysts maintain a stable price target of $110.83 for Pinnacle Financial Partners, balancing continued strong performance and sector tailwinds against M&A-related uncertainties and existing optimistic forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited continued strong quarterly performance, reflecting robust fundamentals and earnings momentum for Pinnacle Financial.
Seeking Alpha Feb 23

Pinnacle Financial: Downgrading To Hold And Maintaining A Rosy Earnings Outlook

Summary After worsening steadily for the last few years, the efficiency ratio will likely stabilize this year as the recent hires start bearing fruit. The loan growth outlook is positive because of the record number of revenue producers hired last year. The recent network expansion should also contribute to loan growth. The margin will likely expand due to the upcoming maturities of fixed-rate loans. I haven’t changed my earnings estimate much for 2025. I’m expecting an EPS of $7.62 for this year. PNFP is offering a dividend yield of 0.84%. Further, currently, the stock price is above my year-end target price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 10

Pinnacle Financial Partners: Loan Renewals, Organic Loan Growth To Drive Earnings

Summary A large amount of low-yielding fixed-rate loans will mature in the second half of 2024. The reinvestment will lift the margin despite the falling rate environment. I’m expecting loan growth to improve because of interest rate cuts as well as Tennessee’s economic strength. Weakness in the BHG group will likely undermine the growth of core fee income. The December 2025 target price suggests a small upside from the current market price. PNFP is offering a very low dividend yield of 0.94%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Aug 28

Tactical Moves And Risk Management Set To Enhance Bank's Revenue And Capital Strength

Strategic focus on securities repositioning and specialty deposit growth aims to improve net interest income and reduce dependency on higher-cost funding.

CEO

Kevin Blair (55 yo)

less than a year
Tenure

Mr. Kevin S. Blair has been Director at Pinnacle Bank since January 01, 2026. He serves as a President, CEO, Director and Chair of the Executive Committee of Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. from January...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Michael Turner
Founder & Chairman26.5yrsUS$6.61m0.28%
$ 43.0m
Robert McCabe
Founder26.5yrsUS$6.29m0.27%
$ 41.9m
Richard Callicutt
Chairman of Carolinasless than a yearUS$5.96m0.083%
$ 12.8m
Charissa Sumerlin
Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer2.1yrsUS$2.50m0.0048%
$ 731.3k
Kevin Blair
Presidentless than a yearno data0.10%
$ 15.3m
Andrew Gregory
Executive VP & CFOless than a yearno data0.032%
$ 5.0m
Daniel Bishop
Executive VP & COOless than a yearno data0.022%
$ 3.4m
Jill Hurley
Chief Accounting Officer & Controllerless than a yearno data0.0018%
$ 270.8k
Randall Withrow
Chief Information Officer26.1yrsno datano data
Jennifer Upshaw
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officerless than a yearno data0.0083%
$ 1.3m
Mary Schneider
Chief Compliance Officer7.6yrsno datano data
Allan Kamensky
Executive VP & Chief Legal Officerless than a yearno data0.034%
$ 5.2m
0.6yrs
Average Tenure
52.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: PNFP's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.6 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Michael Turner
Founder & Chairman26.5yrsUS$6.61m0.28%
$ 43.0m
Robert McCabe
Founder26.5yrsUS$6.29m0.27%
$ 41.9m
Kevin Blair
Presidentless than a yearno data0.10%
$ 15.3m
Paul Myers
CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors - Advocate Capital4.6yrsno datano data
G. Thompson
Independent Director9.2yrsUS$198.25k0.024%
$ 3.6m
Gregory Burns
Independent Director25.2yrsUS$204.00k0.014%
$ 2.2m
Thomas Farnsworth
Independent Director10.9yrsUS$199.00k0.019%
$ 2.9m
Abney Boxley
Independent Director9.2yrsUS$241.50k0.026%
$ 4.0m
David Ingram
Independent Director10.1yrsUS$175.00k0.097%
$ 14.8m
Decosta Jenkins
Independent Director5.4yrsUS$212.00k0.0026%
$ 393.2k
Gregory Montana
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0020%
$ 301.4k
Tim Bentsen
Lead Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.015%
$ 2.2m
9.2yrs
Average Tenure
70yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: PNFP's board of directors are considered experienced (9.2 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/20 20:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/20 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David GeorgeBaird
Jared David ShawBarclays
Brett RabatinBenchmark Company