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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq - CZR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion.

The investigation concerns whether the Caesars Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether the proposed transaction is paying fair value to shareholders of the Company.

If you own shares of Caesars stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire, or Marc L. Ackerman by email at [email protected], visit https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/caesars-entertainment-inc-nasdaq-czr/, or call toll free 855-576-4847.

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NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)’s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 in cash per share. If you are a Caesars shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA)’s sale to affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC for $30.38 per share. If you are a Sila shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV)’s merger with AZIO AI Corp. If you are an Envirotech shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX)’s merger with American Ocean Minerals Corporation. If you are an Odyssey shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

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As the travel and gambling markets evolve, choosing between MGM Resorts International (MGM +2.72%) and Caesars Entertainment (CZR 0.09%) requires a close look at their differing strategies, financial health, and global footprints.

MGM focuses on high-end luxury destinations and a growing international presence, particularly in Macao. Meanwhile, Caesars leverages a vast domestic network of regional properties and a robust loyalty program. Comparing these two leaders helps identify which business model best aligns with your long-term investment goals in the casino space.

MGM Resorts International operates a global portfolio of 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations. The company focuses on the high-end luxury market and has expanded its digital reach through the BetMGM platform and LeoVegas acquisition. Its strategy emphasizes large-scale integrated resorts that combine gambling with entertainment, nightlife, and retail to attract a broad demographic of luxury travelers across the globe.

In fiscal year 2025, revenue reached nearly $17.5 billion, representing a growth rate of approximately 1.7% compared to the previous year. The company reported net income of roughly $206.2 million for the period. This resulted in a net margin of about 1.2%, which measures how much profit a company keeps from every dollar of sales after all expenses are paid.

As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was close to 23.1. This ratio measures total debt against shareholder equity, and a higher number indicates a company uses more debt to finance its assets. The current ratio, which shows if a company can cover short-term debts with short-term assets, was roughly 1.2. Free cash flow for the year was approximately $1.7 billion, providing ample capital for reinvestment or future debt reduction.

The case for Caesars EntertainmentCaesars Entertainment manages 52 domestic properties across 18 states, making it a massive presence in consumer discretionary stocks. The business generates revenue from casino operations, sports betting, and its expansive hotel and restaurant offerings. Its strategy relies heavily on the Caesars Rewards program to drive repeat visits across its widespread North American jurisdictions and mobile digital apps.

For FY 2025, the company generated revenue of approximately $11.5 billion, which was a 2.1% increase over the prior year. Despite this growth in sales, the company reported a net loss of nearly $502 million. This led to a negative net margin of roughly 4.4%, indicating that total expenses exceeded revenue during this fiscal period.

Based on the December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 7.5. This indicates how much debt the firm uses relative to its equity. The current ratio was approximately 0.8, suggesting short-term assets might not fully cover upcoming obligations. Free cash flow reached nearly $520 million, providing a source of cash for the business despite the reported net loss for the year.

Risk profile comparisonMGM faces significant geographic concentration on the Las Vegas Strip, making it vulnerable to local economic shifts or travel disruptions. The company also deals with intense competition from new resort developments and regulatory risks in Macao, where the government can terminate gambling concessions. Additionally, past cybersecurity issues highlight the ongoing threat of digital disruptions and potential litigation.

Caesars carries a heavy debt load of approximately $11.9 billion, requiring significant cash for interest payments. The company also faces high fixed costs from lease obligations with VICI Properties and Gaming and Leisure Properties. Competition from tribal gaming and third-party reliance for digital infrastructure also pose threats to its market share and operational stability.

Valuation comparisonMGM Resorts International currently trades at a significantly lower Forward P/E than Caesars Entertainment, though Caesars looks more affordable on a price-to-sales basis.

MetricMGM Resorts InternationalCaesars EntertainmentSector BenchmarkForward P/E29.6x85.8x31.2xP/S ratio0.8x0.5xSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLY sector ETF. Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.

Which stock would I buy in 2026?MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are the giants of the casino world, but which casino stock is a better bet for investors? MGM’s focus on a luxury experience may give it an edge in the resilience category, as its customers may be less susceptible to economic pressures. Its presence in Macao complicates its thesis; it could be a point that differentiates its business from the competition (MGM China reported net revenue of $4.5 billion in 2025, an increase of 11%), but it leaves the company susceptible to regulatory risks and possible travel restrictions. It also has less debt than Caesars, which not only indicates financial discipline but may also augur well for shareholder-friendly moves like further debt reduction or even share buybacks.

Investors should keep an eye on both companies’ digital segments, as mobile sports betting and iGaming continue to gain popularity, and these segments may attract customers who otherwise wouldn’t visit their physical properties.

For now, I would give the edge to MGM Resorts for its valuation, its debt profile, and its growing digital business. But neither stock may be available on the public markets much longer, as both companies have been the targets of buyout offers. Media conglomerate People Inc., which already owns about a quarter of MGM, offered to buy the remaining business for $18 billion. Fertitta Entertainment, owned by Tilan Fertitta, who also owns the Golden Nugget casino chain, offered to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash deal valued at $17.6 billion. Investors interested in starting a position in one of these casino stocks will want to watch the offer and potential deal-making news closely to assess whether there’s still an attractive entry point here.

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Are CZR, RMAX, TBRG, SILA Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? PR Newswire

NEW YORK, June 9, 2026

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)'s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 in cash per share. If you are a Caesars shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX)'s sale to The Real Brokerage Inc. for either 5.152 shares of the combined company or $13.80 in cash per share. If you are a RE/MAX shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBRG)'s sale to Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. for $26.25 in cash per share. If you are a TruBridge shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA)'s sale to affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC for $30.38 per share. If you are a Sila shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

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Invitation-only CZR Yacht event brings together top traders, investors, and partners during one of the world's most prestigious sporting weekends June 10, 2026 21:41 ET  | Source: CZR Exchange

Monaco, Monaco, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

CZR Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, successfully hosted an exclusive VIP experience during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, welcoming select traders, investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders aboard the private CZR Yacht in Monaco's iconic Port Hercule.

Held during one of the most prestigious events on the global sporting calendar, the invitation-only gathering served as a platform for networking, relationship building, and discussions around the future of digital assets, technology, and global finance.

The event forms part of CZR Exchange's broader commitment to strengthening engagement with its growing international community while creating unique opportunities that extend beyond traditional trading environments.

“At CZR Exchange, we believe our community deserves more than access to markets – they deserve access to meaningful relationships and world-class experiences,” said Charlie Rothkopf, Founder and CEO of CZR Exchange. “The Monaco Grand Prix provided the perfect setting to celebrate our VIP community and connect with partners, traders, and innovators from around the world.”

Throughout the weekend, guests enjoyed premium hospitality, exclusive race-week experiences, and curated networking opportunities designed to bring together ambitious individuals from across the digital asset ecosystem.

The Monaco activation reflects CZR Exchange's broader vision of building a global community centered on innovation, performance, and long-term engagement. As the company continues to expand internationally, community-focused events and VIP experiences remain an important part of its growth strategy.

The Monaco Grand Prix gathering follows a series of international initiatives aimed at strengthening client relationships while reinforcing CZR Exchange's position as a rapidly growing global digital asset platform.

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CZR Exchange is a global digital asset trading platform headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Combining cutting-edge technology with a compliance-driven approach, CZR enables users to trade seamlessly across borders while ensuring instant settlement and institutional-grade security.

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NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced it will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The company's first quarter 2026 earnings release will be issued that morning at approximately 6:45 a.m. ET. The event will be webcast live, and the replay will be available on Avery Dennison's Investor Relations website (www.

Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 28. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis maker of office products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.41 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%.

Revenues are expected to be $2.27 billion, up 5.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.16% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Avery Dennison?For Avery Dennison, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.25%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Avery Dennison will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Avery Dennison would post earnings of $2.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.45, delivering a surprise of +2.08%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Avery Dennison doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Key Takeaways Avery Dennison is set to report Q1'26 results, with revenues seen rising 5.7% and EPS up 4.7% y/y.AVY faces margin pressure from higher raw material, labor and freight costs despite productivity gains.The Materials and Solutions segments are expected to grow, though Solutions profits may decline due to costs. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2026 results before the opening bell on April 28, 2026.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVY’s first-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.27 billion, indicating a 5.7% rise from the year-ago reported figure.

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The consensus estimate for AVY’s earnings has moved down in the past 60 days. The consensus estimate is pegged at $2.41 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 4.7%.

AVY’s Earnings Surprise HistoryAvery Dennison’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, the average surprise being 1.3%.

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What the Zacks Model Unveils for Avery DennisonOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AVY this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here, as you can see below.

You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Earnings ESP: Avery Dennison has an Earnings ESP of -0.16%.

Zacks Rank: AVY currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

Factors Likely to Have Shaped AVY’s Q1 PerformanceAvery Dennison’s first-quarter results are likely to reflect improved volumes in both segments. However, higher raw material, labor and freight costs are expected to have impacted the company’s margins. The impacts are anticipated to have been offset by AVY’s productivity improvement and cost-saving actions.

Our model predicts the Materials Group segment’s revenues to rise 5.4% year over year in the quarter to $1.56 billion. The upside will be driven by growth in high-value categories, including Intelligent Labels, and growth in graphics and reflectives. Our estimate for the Materials Group segment’s adjusted operating profit is pinned at $237 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 3.1%.

High-value categories and productivity are expected to have aided the Solutions Group segment's growth. Our model predicts the Solutions Group segment’s revenues to be $701 million, indicating an increase of 4.9% from the prior-year quarter’s actual.

Our estimate for the segment’s operating profit is pinned at $65 million, implying a decrease of 4.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Higher employee-related costs and growth

Investments are expected to have hurt margins.

Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have lost 1.5% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 11.1%.

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Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are some companies with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.

Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB - Free Report) , slated to release first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, has an Earnings ESP of +1.27% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hubbell’s first-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.87 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 10.6%. HUBB has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.8%.

Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 21, has an Earnings ESP of +6.24% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deere’s second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.80 per share, indicating a year-over-year dip of 12.6%. DE has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 11.2%.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) , slated to release first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Illinois Tool Works’ first-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.55 per share, implying a year-over-year rise of 7.1%. ITW has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.1%.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 26th, 2026

Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 4,300 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $782,000.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of AVY. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 10,379,137 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,683,185,000 after acquiring an additional 361,231 shares during the last quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 351,635 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $57,025,000 after acquiring an additional 36,698 shares during the last quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 412.7% in the 3rd quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC now owns 26,265 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,259,000 after acquiring an additional 21,142 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Avery Dennison in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $2,785,000. Finally, CPC Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Avery Dennison in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,464,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.17% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on Avery Dennison in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $200.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a report on Friday, March 27th. Truist Financial cut their price target on Avery Dennison from $233.00 to $223.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Avery Dennison presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.11.

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Avery Dennison Price Performance Shares of NYSE AVY opened at $165.42 on Friday. Avery Dennison Corporation has a 1-year low of $156.23 and a 1-year high of $199.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $176.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $177.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.72 billion, a PE ratio of 18.84, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.00.

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.84% and a net margin of 7.77%.The firm had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.38 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 10.07 EPS for the current year.

Avery Dennison Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were given a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Avery Dennison’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.82%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Avery Dennison In other news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total transaction of $223,050.20. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. This trade represents a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.88, for a total value of $3,477,600.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 211,147 shares in the company, valued at $36,714,240.36. This trade represents a 8.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150. Company insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

Avery Dennison Profile (Free Report)

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.

The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.

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MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release are reconciled from GAAP in the attached financial schedules. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior year. “We delivered strong first quarter results, with adjusted.

For the quarter ended March 2026, Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.3 billion, up 7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.47, compared to $2.30 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27 billion, representing a surprise of +1.21%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.6%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.41.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Avery Dennison performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Solutions Group: $649.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $690.57 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.8%.Net Sales- Materials Group: $1.65 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.57 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.4%.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Corporate expense: $-23 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-21.05 million.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Solutions Group: $58.5 million compared to the $69.08 million average estimate based on two analysts.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Materials Group: $254.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $239.56 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Avery Dennison here>>>

Shares of Avery Dennison have returned -1.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AVY--Avery Dennison Increases Quarterly Dividend.

Avery Dennison delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.47 and revenue of $2.3B, both exceeding expectations. The Materials segment drove performance, posting over $1.65B in revenue, up more than 11% year-over-year. AVY's stock experienced volatility, notably declining over 10% after significant insider selling by the Executive Chairman.

Key Takeaways Avery Dennison launched Clima Window Films in India for commercial and luxury residences.Clima films reflect solar heat, helping reduce cooling loads and improve energy efficiency.AVY's Clima range helps manage sunlight, reduce indoor heat, and improve occupant comfort. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) has launched its Clima Architectural Window Films series in India for commercial and luxury residential buildings. The new range is designed to provide solar control and improve energy efficiency while maintaining the appearance of glass surfaces. The portfolio is aimed at helping architects and developers build energy-efficient buildings.

The Clima range includes four types of window films designed for different needs. Clima Vista keeps glass looking clear and natural while maintaining good visibility. Clima Fusion DR is designed to reduce heat and maintain clear views from indoors. Clima Sterling DR has a silver coating that blocks strong sunlight and helps keep indoor spaces cooler. Clima Ceramic uses advanced non-metal nano particles to reduce heat, offers strong durability, and does not interfere with mobile or digital signals.

Per AVY, the Clima series is made to help buildings deal with high temperatures and strong sunlight, especially in regions like India. The films work by reflecting solar heat, which helps keep indoor spaces cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning systems. This also improves indoor comfort and supports more efficient energy usage.

The products can also block over 99% of harmful UV rays, which helps prevent furniture and interior items from fading or becoming discolored. They also reduce glare from screens and sunlight while keeping windows looking natural, improving overall comfort for people inside the building.

The Clima series offers solar control solutions that can help reduce heat buildup and improve comfort inside buildings. The product range is designed to address different building requirements while helping manage sunlight, reduce heat, and enhance indoor conditions.

Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have lost 11% in the past year compared with the industry’s 9.9% decline.

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AVY’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderAvery Dennison currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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March 16, 2026 16:47 ET  | Source: ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., (NYSE: SFBS) (“ServisFirst”), the holding company for ServisFirst Bank, today announces: At a meeting held on March 16, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on April 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 1, 2026.  

About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Through the Bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbank.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbank.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

Contact: ServisFirst Bank
Davis Mange (205) 949-3420
[email protected]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS) is scheduled to announce earnings and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on April 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The news release will be available at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. will host a live audio webcast to discuss earnings and results on Monday, April 20, 2026 beginning at 5:15 p.m. ET. The audio webcast can be accessed at www.servisfirstbancshares.com. A replay of the call will be available until April 30, 2026.

About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Through the bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

The upcoming report from ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share, indicating an increase of 31.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $163.36 million, representing an increase of 23.9% year over year.

The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some ServisFirst metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

Analysts expect 'Efficiency Ratio' to come in at 29.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 35.0% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Average Balance - Interest-earning Assets' of $17.61 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $17.19 billion.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net Interest Income' will likely reach $153.04 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $123.55 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total Non-interest income' should come in at $10.31 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $8.28 million in the same quarter last year.

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ServisFirst shares have witnessed a change of +6.6% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.2% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), SFBS is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS), today announced earnings and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

Diluted earnings per share of $1.52 for the quarter, up 31% from the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share includes the impact of a $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share, accounting reversal related to BOLI income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Excluding this impact, diluted earnings per share would have been $1.54, a 33% increase from the first quarter of 2025.Net interest margin of 3.53%, up 15 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 61 basis points from the first quarter of 2025.Efficiency ratio under 30%, down from 35% in the first quarter of 2025.Cost of interest-bearing deposits of 2.79%, down 22 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 61 basis points from the first quarter of 2025.Loans grew $249 million, or 7% annualized, during the quarter.Deposits grew $268 million, or 8% annualized, during the quarter.Book value per share of $34.99, up 13.4% annualized from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 14.5% from the first quarter of 2025.Liquidity remains strong with $1.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents, equaling 10% of our total assets, and no FHLB advances or brokered deposits. Consolidated common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets increased from 11.48% in the first quarter of 2025 to 11.86% in the first quarter of 2026.Return on average common stockholder’s equity increased from 15.63% to 17.91% year-over-year.
Tom Broughton, Chairman, President, and CEO, said, “The outlook for loan and deposit growth for the remainder of the year is very positive and we believe we have the best commercial bankers in the Southeast.”

David Sparacio, CFO, said, “We delivered another quarter of stellar results from a net income perspective. Compared with the same quarter a year ago, our net income increased 31%, and for the second consecutive quarter, our efficiency ratio was below 30%. We continue to see margin expansion and net income growth, which resulted in a 1.89% Return on Average Assets, despite robust hiring in our new Houston market late last year.”

* This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures: tangible common stockholders' equity, total tangible assets, tangible book value per share, and tangible common equity to total tangible assets. Please see “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
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31, 2026 QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS                   Net Income $82,971  $86,384  (4.0)% $63,224  31.2 % Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $82,971  $86,353  (3.9)% $63,224  31.2 % Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.52  $1.58  (3.8)% $1.16  31.0 % Return on Average Assets  1.89%  1.91%     1.45%    Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity  17.91%  18.93%     15.63%    Average Diluted Shares Outstanding  54,695,017   54,675,802      54,656,630                                             BALANCE SHEET                   Total Assets $18,171,287  $17,727,190  2.5 % $18,636,766  (2.5)% Loans  13,945,913   13,696,912  1.8 %  12,886,831  8.2 % Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits  2,836,622   2,684,272  5.7 %  2,647,577  7.1 % Total Deposits  14,486,364   14,219,034  1.9 %  14,429,061  0.4 % Stockholders' Equity  1,912,537   1,850,347  3.4 %  1,668,900  14.6 %  DETAILED FINANCIALS

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. reported net income and net income available to common stockholders of $83.0 million, $86.4 million, and $63.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.52 in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.58 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $1.16 in the first quarter of 2025.

Annualized return on average assets was 1.89% and annualized return on average common stockholders’ equity was 17.91% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.45% and 15.63%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2025.

Net interest income was $148.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $146.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $123.6 million for the first quarter of 2025. The net interest margin in the first quarter of 2026 was 3.53% compared to 3.38% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2.92% in the first quarter of 2025. Loan yields were 6.18% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 6.29% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 6.28% during the first quarter of 2025. Investment yields were 3.78% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 3.77% during the fourth quarter of 2025, and 3.31% during the first quarter of 2025. Average interest-bearing deposit rates were 2.79% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.01% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 3.40% during the first quarter of 2025. Average federal funds purchased rates were 3.74% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 4.01% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.50% during the first quarter of 2025. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company redeemed its $30 million 4.5% Subordinated Notes due November 2027.

Average loans for the first quarter of 2026 were $13.78 billion, an increase of $279.5 million, or 8.4% annualized, from average loans of $13.50 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $1.08 billion, or 8.5%, from average loans of $12.71 billion for the first quarter of 2025. Ending total loans for the first quarter of 2026 were $13.95 billion, an increase of $249.0 million, or 7.4% annualized, from $13.70 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $1.06 billion, or 8.2%, from $12.89 billion for the first quarter of 2025.

Average total deposits for the first quarter of 2026 were $14.13 billion, a decrease of $84.6 million, or 2.4% annualized, from average total deposits of $14.21 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $236.9 million, or 1.7%, from average total deposits of $13.89 billion for the first quarter of 2025. Ending total deposits for the first quarter of 2026 were $14.49 billion, an increase of $267.3 million, or 7.6% annualized, from $14.22 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $57.3 million, or 0.4%, from $14.43 billion for the first quarter of 2025.

Non-performing assets to total assets were 1.00% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 0.97% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.40% for the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was attributable to a large real-estate secured relationship. Annualized net charge-offs to average loans were 0.25% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 0.20% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.19% for the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, we recorded a $6.7 million charge-off related to a long-standing impaired relationship. The allowance for credit losses to total loans at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, was 1.25%, 1.25%, and 1.28%, respectively. We recorded a $10.6 million provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $8.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, and $6.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Non-interest income increased $2.6 million, or 31.0%, to $10.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $4.9 million, or 30.9%, on a linked quarter basis. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $738,000, or 28.9%, to $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, and were relatively flat, on a linked quarter basis. We increased our service charge rates on many of our treasury management products in July of 2025. Mortgage banking revenue increased $1.3 million, or 208.6%, to $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $613,000 in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $228,000, or 13.7%, on a linked quarter basis. The increase on a year-over year basis was primarily due to an increase in loans sold into the secondary market. We also increased our per-loan administrative fee in the first quarter of 2026. Credit card income increased $234,000, or 11.9%, to $2.2 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $367,000, or 20.0%, on a linked quarter basis. Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income increased $685,000, or 32.1%, to $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $5.3 million, or 65.4%, on a linked quarter basis. The decrease on a linked quarter basis was due to a death benefit received in the fourth quarter of 2025, as well as a $1.0 million, or $.02 per share, reduction in the first quarter of 2026 arising due to an adjustment of the amount in the fourth quarter of 2025. Other operating income decreased $373,000, or 37.3%, to $628,000 for the first quarter of 2026 from $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $76,000, or 10.8%, on a linked quarter basis.

Non-interest expense increased $1.3 million, or 2.8%, to $47.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $46.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $701,000, or 1.5%, on a linked quarter basis. Salary and benefit expense increased $4.0 million, or 17.4%, to $26.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $22.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $3.0 million, or 12.6%, on a linked quarter basis, primarily due to the full impact of our Houston market expansion and seasonally higher payroll taxes during the first quarter of 2026. The number of full-time equivalent employees increased by 32 (of which, 24 are frontline), or 5.0%, to 668 at March 31, 2026 compared to 636 at March 31, 2025, and increased by 2 from the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Equipment and occupancy expense increased $226,000, or 6.1%, to $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $211,000, or 5.6%, on a linked quarter basis. Third party processing and other services expense decreased $213,000, or 2.8%, to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $254,000, or 3.3%, on a linked quarter basis. Professional services expense increased $10,000, or 0.5%, to $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $462,000, or 31.2%, on a linked quarter basis. Other operating expenses decreased $2.6 million, or 37.4%, to $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $6.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $2.8 million, or 39.5%, on a linked quarter basis. The efficiency ratio was 29.80% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 34.97% during the first quarter of 2025 and 28.78% during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Income tax expense increased $2.1 million, or 13.4%, to $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $3.2 million, or 15.2%, on a linked quarter basis. Our effective tax rate was 17.82% for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 20.06% for the first quarter of 2025, and 19.72% on a linked quarter basis. During the first quarter of 2026, we purchased Investment Tax Credits, which reduced our tax expense. We recognized a reduction in provision for income taxes resulting from excess tax benefits from the exercise and vesting of stock options and restricted stock during the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 of $229,000 and $470,000, respectively.
About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”), the Company provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Through the Bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this press release or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the impact of tariffs and trade wars on general economic conditions, the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting principles and tax laws, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, the Federal Reserve policies in connection with continued or re-emerging inflationary pressures and the ability of the U.S. Congress to increase the U.S. statutory debt limit as needed; computer hacking or cyber-attacks resulting in unauthorized access to confidential or proprietary information; substantial, unexpected or prolonged changes in the level or cost of liquidity; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; the threat of foreign wars; and increased competition from both banks and nonbank financial institutions. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)                  (In thousands except share and per share data)                       1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME                     Interest income $241,480  $251,388  $251,308  $246,635  $241,096  Interest expense  93,332   104,867   117,860   114,948   117,543  Net interest income  148,148   146,521   133,448   131,687   123,553  Provision for credit losses  10,637   7,922   9,463   11,296   6,630  Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511   138,599   123,985   120,391   116,923  Non-interest income  10,840   15,691   2,833   421   8,277  Non-interest expense  47,384   46,683   47,996   44,204   46,107  Income before income tax  100,967   107,607   78,822   76,608   79,093  Provision for income tax  17,996   21,223   13,251   15,184   15,869  Net income  82,971   86,384   65,571   61,424   63,224  Preferred stock dividends  -   31   -   31   -  Net income available to common stockholders $82,971  $86,353  $65,571  $61,393  $63,224  Earnings per share - basic $1.52  $1.58  $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  Earnings per share - diluted $1.52  $1.58  $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  Average diluted shares outstanding  54,695,017   54,675,802   54,667,955   54,664,480   54,656,630                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA                     Total assets $18,171,287  $17,727,190  $17,584,199  $17,378,628  $18,636,766  Loans  13,945,913   13,696,912   13,311,967   13,232,560   12,886,831  Debt securities  1,684,421   1,728,901   1,849,739   1,914,503   1,905,550  Non-interest-bearing demand deposits  2,836,622   2,684,272   2,598,895   2,632,058   2,647,577  Total deposits  14,486,364   14,219,034   14,106,922   13,862,319   14,429,061  Borrowings  34,750   34,750   64,750   64,747   64,745  Stockholders' equity  1,912,537   1,850,347   1,781,647   1,721,783   1,668,900                        Shares outstanding  54,663,123   54,624,955   54,621,441   54,618,545   54,601,217  Book value per share $34.99  $33.87  $32.62  $31.52  $30.57  Tangible book value per share (1) $34.74  $33.62  $32.37  $31.27  $30.32                        SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS (Annualized)                     Net interest margin  3.53%  3.38%  3.09%  3.10%  2.92% Return on average assets  1.89%  1.91%  1.47%  1.40%  1.45% Return on average common stockholders' equity  17.91%  18.93%  14.88%  14.56%  15.63% Efficiency ratio  29.80%  28.78%  35.22%  33.46%  34.97% Non-interest expense to average earning assets  1.13%  1.08%  1.11%  1.04%  1.09%                       CAPITAL RATIOS (2)                     Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.86%  11.65%  11.49%  11.38%  11.48% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.87%  11.66%  11.50%  11.38%  11.48% Total capital to risk-weighted assets  13.13%  12.93%  12.91%  12.81%  12.93% Tier 1 capital to average assets  10.71%  10.26%  10.01%  9.78%  9.48% Tangible common equity to total tangible assets (1)  10.46%  10.37%  10.06%  9.84%  8.89%                       (1) This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Please see “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” (2) Regulatory capital ratios for most recent period are preliminary.  GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of tangible common stockholders’ equity, total tangible assets, tangible book value per share and tangible common equity to total tangible assets, each of which excludes goodwill associated with our acquisition of Metro Bancshares, Inc. in January 2015.

We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors that is supplementary to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP; however, we acknowledge that these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations. As such, you should not view these disclosures as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, and they are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that other companies, including those in our industry, use. The following reconciliation table provides a more detailed analysis of the non-GAAP financial measures as of and for the comparative periods presented in this press release. Dollars are in thousands, except share and per share data.

                      At March 31, 2026 At December 31,
2025 At September 30,
2025 At June 30,
2025 At March 31,
2025 Book value per share - GAAP$34.99   $33.87   $32.62   $31.52   $30.57   Total common stockholders' equity - GAAP 1,912,537    1,850,347    1,781,647    1,721,783    1,668,900   Adjustment for Goodwill (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)  Tangible common stockholders' equity - non-GAAP$1,898,922   $1,836,732   $1,768,032   $1,708,168   $1,655,285   Tangible book value per share - non-GAAP$34.74   $33.62   $32.37   $31.27   $30.32                        Stockholders' equity to total assets - GAAP 10.53 %  10.44 %  10.13 %  9.91 %  8.95 % Total assets - GAAP$18,171,287   $17,727,190   $17,584,199   $17,378,628   $18,636,766   Adjustment for Goodwill (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)  Total tangible assets - non-GAAP$18,157,672   $17,713,575   $17,570,584   $17,365,013   $18,623,151   Tangible common equity to total tangible assets - non-GAAP 10.46 %  10.37 %  10.06 %  9.84 %  8.89 %                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)          (Dollars in thousands)            March 31,
2026 March 31,
2025 % Change ASSETS          Cash and due from banks $100,561  $121,645  (17)% Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions  1,218,296   3,218,753  (62)% Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  517,765   9,322  5,454 % Cash and cash equivalents  1,836,622   3,349,720  (45)% Available for sale debt securities, at fair value  1,037,151   1,203,837  (14)% Held to maturity debt securities (fair value of $602,476 and $639,455, respectively)  647,270   701,713  (8)% Restricted equity securities  12,466   12,156  3 % Mortgage loans held for sale  12,893   11,386  13 % Loans  13,945,913   12,886,831  8 % Less allowance for credit losses  (173,905)  (165,034) 5 % Loans, net  13,772,008   12,721,797  8 % Premises and equipment, net  62,056   59,431  4 % Goodwill  13,615   13,615  - % Other assets  777,206   563,111  38 % Total assets $18,171,287  $18,636,766  (2)% LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          Liabilities:          Deposits:          Non-interest-bearing demand $2,836,622  $2,647,577  7 % Interest-bearing  11,649,742   11,781,484  (1)% Total deposits  14,486,364   14,429,061  - % Federal funds purchased  1,546,987   2,358,326  (34)% Other borrowings  34,750   64,745  (46)% Other liabilities  190,649   115,734  65 % Total liabilities  16,258,750   16,967,866  (4)% Stockholders' equity:          Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000 authorized and undesignated at          March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025  -   -  - % Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 54,663,123 shares          issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026, and 54,601,217          shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025  55   54  2 % Additional paid-in capital  238,644   235,840  1 % Retained earnings  1,676,013   1,457,614  15 % Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (2,675)  (25,108) (89)% Total stockholders' equity attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.  1,912,037   1,668,400  15 % Noncontrolling interest  500   500  - % Total stockholders' equity  1,912,537   1,668,900  15 % Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $18,171,287  $18,636,766  (2)%  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)    (In thousands except per share data)         Three Months Ended March
31,   2026 2025 Interest income:       Interest and fees on loans $210,066 $196,936 Investment Securities  16,099  16,029 Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  5,561  20 Other interest and dividends  9,754  28,111 Total interest income  241,480  241,096 Interest expense:       Deposits  78,285  94,745 Borrowed funds  15,047  22,798 Total interest expense  93,332  117,543 Net interest income  148,148  123,553 Provision for credit losses  10,637  6,630 Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511  116,923 Noninterest income:       Service charges on deposit accounts  3,296  2,558 Mortgage banking  1,892  613 Credit card income  2,202  1,968 Bank-owned life insurance income  2,822  2,137 Other operating income  628  1,001 Total noninterest income  10,840  8,277 Noninterest expenses:       Salaries and employee benefits  26,853  22,879 Equipment and occupancy expense  3,948  3,722 Third party processing and other services  7,525  7,738 Professional services  1,943  1,933 FDIC and other regulatory assessments  2,745  2,854 Other real estate owned expense  20  33 Other operating expenses  4,350  6,948 Total noninterest expenses  47,384  46,107 Income before income taxes  100,967  79,093 Provision for income taxes  17,996  15,869 Net income  82,971  63,224 Dividends on preferred stock  -  - Net income available to common stockholders $82,971 $63,224 Basic earnings per common share $1.52 $1.16 Diluted earnings per common share $1.52 $1.16  LOANS BY TYPE (UNAUDITED)               (In thousands)                                 1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025Commercial, financial and agricultural $3,189,704 $3,146,736 $2,945,784 $2,966,191 $2,924,533Real estate - construction  1,531,042  1,457,628  1,532,285  1,735,405  1,599,410Real estate - mortgage:               Owner-occupied commercial  2,718,512  2,739,823  2,680,055  2,557,711  2,543,8191-4 family mortgage  1,695,140  1,671,713  1,625,296  1,561,461  1,494,189Non-owner occupied commercial  4,739,642  4,603,389  4,448,710  4,338,697  4,259,566Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage  9,153,294  9,014,925  8,754,061  8,457,869  8,297,574Consumer  71,873  77,623  79,837  73,095  65,314Total loans $13,945,913 $13,696,912 $13,311,967 $13,232,560 $12,886,831 SUMMARY OF CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE (UNAUDITED)                (Dollars in thousands)                  1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025Allowance for credit losses:                   Beginning balance$171,683  $170,235  $169,959  $165,034  $164,458 Loans charged off:                   Commercial, financial and agricultural 8,291   7,695   7,947   6,849   2,415 Real estate - construction -   -   -   -   46 Real estate - mortgage 91   64   1,294   580   3,571 Consumer 171   466   110   73   60 Total charge offs 8,553   8,224   9,350   7,502   6,092 Recoveries:                   Commercial, financial and agricultural 178   1,532   237   959   171 Real estate - construction -   -   30   -   - Real estate - mortgage -   -   -   1   - Consumer 35   10   21   58   27 Total recoveries 213   1,542   288   1,018   198 Net charge-offs 8,340   6,682   9,062   6,484   5,894 Provision for credit losses 10,562   8,130   9,338   11,409   6,470 Ending balance$173,905  $171,683  $170,235  $169,959  $165,034                     Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.25%  1.25%  1.28%  1.28%  1.28%                    Allowance for credit losses to total average loans 1.26%  1.27%  1.29%  1.31%  1.30%Net charge-offs to total average loans 0.25%  0.20%  0.27%  0.20%  0.19%                    Provision for credit losses to total average loans 0.31%  0.24%  0.28%  0.35%  0.21%Nonperforming assets:                   Nonaccrual loans$176,613  $168,351  $166,662  $68,619  $73,793 Loans 90+ days past due and accruing 1,274   478   965   3,549   111 Other real estate owned and                   repossessed assets 3,072   2,583   611   311   756 Total$180,959  $171,412  $168,238  $72,479  $74,660                     Nonperforming loans to total loans 1.28%  1.23%  1.26%  0.55%  0.57%Nonperforming assets to total assets 1.00%  0.97%  0.96%  0.42%  0.40%Nonperforming assets to earning assets 1.05%  1.01%  1.00%  0.43%  0.41%Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 98.47%  101.98%  102.14%  247.69%  223.64%                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)          (In thousands except per share data)            1st Quarter
2026 4th Quarter
2025 3rd Quarter
2025 2nd Quarter
2025 1st Quarter
2025 Interest income:                Interest and fees on loans $210,066 $214,252 $210,987  $206,521  $196,936 Investment Securities  16,099  17,204  17,343   16,567   16,029 Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  5,561  5,671  4,724   1,592   20 Other interest and dividends  9,754  14,261  18,254   21,955   28,111 Total interest income  241,480  251,388  251,308   246,635   241,096 Interest expense:                Deposits  78,285  86,920  98,735   93,488   94,745 Borrowed funds  15,047  17,947  19,125   21,460   22,798 Total interest expense  93,332  104,867  117,860   114,948   117,543 Net interest income  148,148  146,521  133,448   131,687   123,553 Provision for credit losses  10,637  7,922  9,463   11,296   6,630 Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511  138,599  123,985   120,391   116,923 Noninterest income:                Service charges on deposit accounts  3,296  3,339  3,316   2,671   2,558 Mortgage banking  1,892  1,664  1,864   1,323   613 Credit card income  2,202  1,835  2,405   2,119   1,968 Securities losses  -  -  (7,812)  (8,563)  - Bank-owned life insurance income  2,822  8,149  2,405   2,126   2,137 Other operating income  628  704  655   745   1,001 Total noninterest income  10,840  15,691  2,833   421   8,277 Noninterest expenses:                Salaries and employee benefits  26,853  23,838  25,522   22,576   22,879 Equipment and occupancy expense  3,948  3,737  3,615   3,523   3,722 Third party processing and other services  7,525  7,779  8,095   8,005   7,738 Professional services  1,943  1,481  1,857   1,904   1,933 FDIC and other regulatory assessments  2,745  2,641  2,742   2,753   2,854 Other real estate owned expense  20  13  82   27   33 Other operating expenses  4,350  7,194  6,083   5,416   6,948 Total noninterest expenses  47,384  46,683  47,996   44,204   46,107 Income before income taxes  100,967  107,607  78,822   76,608   79,093 Provision for income taxes  17,996  21,223  13,251   15,184   15,869 Net income  82,971  86,384  65,571   61,424   63,224 Dividends on preferred stock  -  31  -   31   - Net income available to common stockholders $82,971 $86,353 $65,571  $61,393  $63,224 Basic earnings per common share $1.52 $1.58 $1.20  $1.12  $1.16 Diluted earnings per common share $1.52 $1.58 $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST ANALYSIS (UNAUDITED) ON A FULLY TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT BASIS (Dollars in thousands)                                   1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025   Average Balance Yield /
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Rate Assets:                               Interest-earning assets:                               Loans, net of unearned income (1)                               Taxable $13,751,447  6.18% $13,474,271  6.30% $13,175,297  6.34% $12,979,759  6.37% $12,683,077  6.29% Tax-exempt (2)  32,976  5.82   30,670  5.52   30,478  5.47   30,346  5.51   25,044  4.94  Total loans, net of unearned                               income  13,784,423  6.18   13,504,941  6.29   13,205,775  6.34   13,010,105  6.37   12,708,121  6.28  Mortgage loans held for sale  10,680  4.40   9,887  4.49   11,351  4.82   11,739  5.23   6,731  4.76  Debt securities:                               Taxable  1,702,499  3.78   1,826,632  3.77   1,926,101  3.60   1,965,089  3.37   1,934,739  3.31  Tax-exempt (2)  444  5.41   444  5.41   444  5.41   492  4.88   589  5.43  Total securities (3)  1,702,943  3.78   1,827,076  3.77   1,926,545  3.60   1,965,581  3.37   1,935,328  3.31  Federal funds sold and securities                               purchased with agreement to resell  501,377  4.50   469,148  4.79   365,733  5.12   124,303  5.14   1,670  4.86  Restricted equity securities  12,228  6.17   12,193  6.61   12,167  6.36   12,146  6.64   11,461  7.43  Interest-bearing balances with banks  1,041,026  3.73   1,393,155  4.00   1,608,118  4.45   1,952,479  4.47   2,526,382  4.48  Total interest-earning assets $17,052,677  5.75% $17,216,400  5.79% $17,129,689  5.82% $17,076,353  5.80% $17,189,693  5.69% Non-interest-earning assets:                               Cash and due from banks  103,847      102,066      103,470      109,506      108,540     Net premises and equipment  61,253      61,009      60,614      59,944      59,633     Allowance for credit losses, accrued                               interest and other assets  552,337      556,704      415,586      380,700      352,282     Total assets $17,770,114     $17,936,179     $17,709,359     $17,626,503     $17,710,148                                     Interest-bearing liabilities:                               Interest-bearing deposits:                               Checking $2,101,953  1.60% $2,126,615  1.77% $2,069,440  2.16% $2,222,000  1.78% $2,461,900  2.38% Savings  110,843  1.42   106,551  1.52   103,668  1.66   101,506  1.63   101,996  1.61  Money market  7,812,168  3.01   7,816,487  3.23   7,965,115  3.67   7,616,747  3.67   7,363,163  3.61  Time deposits  1,373,023  3.42   1,392,749  3.80   1,344,257  3.97   1,321,404  4.09   1,361,558  4.24  Total interest-bearing deposits  11,397,987  2.79   11,442,402  3.01   11,482,480  3.41   11,261,657  3.33   11,288,617  3.40  Federal funds purchased  1,593,215  3.74   1,712,399  4.01   1,640,377  4.46   1,855,860  4.49   1,994,766  4.50  Other borrowings  34,750  4.05   59,207  4.21   64,761  4.21   64,750  4.26   64,750  4.30  Total interest-bearing liabilities $13,025,952  2.91% $13,214,008  3.15% $13,187,618  3.55% $13,182,267  3.50% $13,348,133  3.57% Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                               Non-interest-bearing                               checking  2,728,354      2,768,495      2,651,043      2,633,552      2,600,775     Other liabilities  137,231      143,680      122,873      119,829      120,291     Stockholders' equity  1,879,072      1,813,097      1,762,980      1,716,232      1,670,402     Accumulated other comprehensive                               loss  (495)     (3,101)     (15,155)     (25,377)     (29,453)    Total liabilities and                               stockholders' equity $17,770,114     $17,936,179     $17,709,359     $17,626,503     $17,710,148     Net interest spread    2.84%    2.64%    2.27%    2.30%    2.12% Net interest margin    3.53%    3.38%    3.09%    3.10%    2.92%                                 (1) Average loans include nonaccrual loans in all periods. Loan fees of $5,186, $5,464, $6,103, $4,430, and $3,764 are included in interest income in the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively. (2) Interest income and yields are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21%. (3) Unrealized losses on debt securities of $(2,713), $(6,311), $(22,574), $(36,381), and $(41,970) for the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively, are excluded from the yield calculation. 

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) reported $158.99 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.6%. EPS of $1.54 for the same period compares to $1.16 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -2.67% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $163.36 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.53, the EPS surprise was +0.98%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

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Here is how ServisFirst performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Efficiency Ratio: 29.8% versus 29.9% estimated by two analysts on average.Net charge-offs (recoveries) to total average loans: 0.3% compared to the 0.2% average estimate based on two analysts.Net Interest Margin: 3.5% compared to the 3.5% average estimate based on two analysts.Average Balance - Interest-earning Assets: $17.05 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $17.61 billion.Credit card income: $2.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.04 million.Net Interest Income: $148.15 million versus $153.04 million estimated by two analysts on average.Total Non-interest income: $10.84 million versus $10.31 million estimated by two analysts on average.Increase in cash surrender value life insurance (Bank-owned life insurance income): $2.82 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.67 million.Service charges on deposit accounts: $3.3 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.17 million.Mortgage banking: $1.89 million compared to the $0.73 million average estimate based on two analysts.Other Operating Income: $0.63 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.71 million.View all Key Company Metrics for ServisFirst here>>>

Shares of ServisFirst have returned +7.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.

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Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for ServisFirst basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.

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Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for ServisFirst imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.

Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.

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Earnings Estimate Revisions for ServisFirstThis holding company for ServisFirst Bank is expected to earn $6.43 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for ServisFirst. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 0.4%.

Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.

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The upgrade of ServisFirst to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.