Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Rates First Western Financial (MYFW) buy

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains its buy rating on MYFW, with a price target of $33, a 7.63% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 2:01 AM EDT

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods rated First Western Financial, Inc. ($MYFW) "buy" with a $33 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $MYFW is up 5.1% after 1 week, down 2.0% after 1 month and down 6.2% to date (from the $31.39 close on Jun 25, 2026).

MYFW First Western Financial, Inc.

$29.45 +10.51% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a buy rating on MYFW with a price target of $33 on June 25, 2026.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's $33 price target implies 7.63% upside from First Western Financial, Inc.'s ($MYFW) current $30.66 share price.
MYFW shares traded at $30.66 on Thursday, reflecting recent analyst activity and insider buying.
Institutional investors like North Reef and Wellington Management increased their holdings in MYFW, while BlackRock reduced its position.

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On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its buy rating for MYFW, setting a price target of $33. This reaffirmation suggests continued confidence in the company's performance and growth potential.

Analyst rating track record

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -46.86% hypothetical

All-time return -74.05% S&P 500 +23.37%

vs. S&P 500 -97.42% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in MYFW

Several institutional investors have been active in MYFW. North Reef Capital Management LP added 30,655 shares, bringing its total to 716,609 shares valued at about $17.6 million, marking a 4.5% increase. Wellington Management Group LLP significantly increased its stake by 277,649 shares, now holding 520,329 shares worth approximately $12.8 million, a 114.4% boost. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its position by 7,429 shares, now owning 496,361 shares valued at $12.2 million, a slight 1.5% decrease. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 353,829 shares valued at around $8.7 million. Banc Funds Co LLC also increased its holdings slightly by 2,314 shares to a total of 348,404 shares valued at $8.6 million.

First Western Financial, Inc. Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of MYFW traded around $30.66 on Thursday. The company's stock has been drawing attention from both analysts and institutional investors, reflecting a dynamic market interest. The stock's performance and analyst ratings suggest potential growth, supported by recent insider buying activity.

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$MYFW price target

First Western Financial, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $33 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at First Western Financial, Inc.

On June 3, 2026, several insiders bought shares of MYFW. Patrick Hamill, Joseph Zimlich, Luke Latimer, David Duncan, Julie Caponi, and Thomas Gart each purchased 974 shares. These transactions indicate a vote of confidence from the company's insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its buy rating for MYFW and set a price target of $33. Piper Sandler previously maintained a hold rating with a $27 target on April 27, 2026. The consensus among analysts suggests a balanced view, with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods showing more optimism.

Bottom Line

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' reiterated buy rating and $33 price target for MYFW highlights continued analyst confidence. Insider buying and institutional interest suggest positive sentiment, although investors should remember that this information reflects past activity and may not indicate future performance.