Benchmark Rates SmartFinancial (SMBK) buy, $54 Price Target

Benchmark has reiterated its buy rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. with a price target of $54, a 12.57% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT · Updated Jun 29, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT

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Benchmark rated SmartFinancial, Inc. ($SMBK) "buy" with a $54 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $SMBK is up 1.5% after 1 week, up 9.9% after 1 month and up 9.2% to date (from the $46.58 close on Jun 25, 2026).

SMBK SmartFinancial, Inc.

$50.84 +39.86% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Benchmark reiterated a buy rating for SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE:SMBK) with a $54 price target on June 25, 2026.
Benchmark's $54 price target implies 12.57% upside from SmartFinancial, Inc.'s ($SMBK) current $47.97 share price.
SmartFinancial, Inc. has a market cap of $766.7 million and a P/E ratio of 14.37, with shares trading near $46.21 on Thursday.
Insider transactions at SmartFinancial show recent buying activity, with EVP Jordan Rhett selling 400 shares on June 12, 2026.

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Benchmark has reiterated its buy rating on SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE:SMBK), setting a price target of $54. This update was made on June 25, 2026, by analyst Brett Rabatin.

Analyst rating track record

Benchmark vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -18.21% hypothetical

All-time return -31.47% S&P 500 +22.43%

vs. S&P 500 -53.90% behind the index

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SmartFinancial, Inc. Stock Down 7.2%

Shares of NYSE:SMBK traded near $46.21 on Thursday. SmartFinancial, Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $766.7 million. It carries a P/E ratio of 14.37, with a forward P/E of 10.68, and a beta of 0.718, suggesting relatively low volatility. Over the past year, the stock's price has ranged from a low of $31.50 to a high of $46.29, with a 50-day moving average of $42.14 and a 200-day moving average of $38.87.

12-month forecast

$SMBK price target

SmartFinancial, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $54 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

SmartFinancial, Inc. reported revenue of $196.5 million, reflecting a growth of 8.3%. The company's net margin stands at 26.9%, with a return on equity of 9.9%. Its earnings per share (EPS) is $3.12. The next earnings announcement is expected on July 20, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.33, yielding 0.74% with a payout ratio of 10.26%.

Insider Buying and Selling at SmartFinancial, Inc.

Recent insider activity at SmartFinancial includes EVP and Chief Credit Officer Jordan Rhett selling 400 shares at an average price of $45 on June 12, 2026. On the buying side, Victor Lynn Barrett purchased 3,000 shares at $43.78 on June 10, 2026, and Cathy Ackermann acquired 3,000 shares at $42.12 on June 4, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Benchmark reiterated its buy rating for SmartFinancial, Inc. with a price target of $54. Other analysts, such as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, have maintained a hold rating with a target of $46 as of April 21, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a hold rating with a mean target price of $46.15, based on five opinions.

About SmartFinancial, Inc.

SmartFinancial, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. It operates SmartBank, providing a range of financial services such as checking and savings accounts, loans, and wealth management. The company serves individuals and businesses in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida, and is led by CEO William Young Carroll Jr. With 581 employees, SmartFinancial offers services including mortgage origination and internet banking.

Bottom Line

Benchmark's reiteration of a buy rating for SmartFinancial, Inc. reflects continued confidence in the company's prospects. With a solid market position and upcoming earnings, investors closely watch these updates. It's important to note that this rating is based on past performance and does not necessarily reflect the company's current position.