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First Horizon Corp (FHN) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst ratings, hedge fund interest, and potential for growth in the regional banking sector make it a compelling choice.
The stock's technical indicators are mixed. The MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating bearish momentum. However, the RSI is neutral at 32.395, and the moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading near a key support level (S1: 24.236), which could provide a potential entry point for long-term investors.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions in the stock, with a 9532.83% increase in buying activity over the last quarter.
Analysts have raised price targets, with most ratings being positive (Buy or Overweight).
Strong Q4 financial performance, including a 63.69% YoY increase in net income and a 79.31% YoY increase in EPS.
Appointment of a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity and client trust.
The MACD indicator shows bearish momentum.
The stock experienced a decline in the regular market (-1.72%) and post-market (-1.59%) sessions.
Some analysts maintain Neutral or Hold ratings, citing better relative value elsewhere in the banking sector.
First Horizon delivered strong Q4 2025 financial results, with revenue up 23.66% YoY to $810 million, net income up 63.69% YoY to $257 million, and EPS up 79.31% YoY to 0.52. These results highlight robust growth and operational efficiency.
Analysts are generally positive on FHN, with several raising price targets to the $27-$30 range. UBS, Barclays, Stephens, and others highlight strong Q4 results, accelerating loan growth, and favorable 2026 guidance as key drivers. However, some analysts remain cautious, citing relative value concerns in the sector.
