First Horizon Appoints Ben Hopper as SVP, Head of Consumer Distribution and ATM Strategy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 12h ago
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Source: PRnewswire
- Executive Appointment: First Horizon Bank announces the addition of Ben Hopper as Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Distribution and ATM Strategy, leveraging over 20 years of experience in retail and consumer banking to optimize the bank's physical and ATM network, enhancing client service efficiency.
- Strategic Focus: Hopper will lead a team dedicated to simplifying the banking experience for clients by aligning branch and ATM networks with where clients live and work, aiming to improve service reliability and convenience, thereby increasing customer satisfaction.
- Digital Connectivity: The new executive emphasizes the importance of better connecting physical and digital channels to deliver faster and more personalized services, a strategy that will help First Horizon stand out in a competitive market.
- Company Background: As of September 30, 2025, First Horizon Corporation boasts $83.2 billion in assets and is committed to providing comprehensive financial services to clients and communities, further solidifying its position as a leading financial services company in the southern U.S.
Analyst Views on FHN
Wall Street analysts forecast FHN stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FHN is 24.38 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 28.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 24.750
Low
20.00
Averages
24.38
High
28.00
Current: 24.750
Low
20.00
Averages
24.38
High
28.00
About FHN
First Horizon Corporation is a regional financial services company. The Company is a financial holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiary, and only banking subsidiary, is First Horizon Bank (the Bank). Through the Bank and other subsidiaries, it offers commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. Its segments include Commercial, Consumer & Wealth; Wholesale; and Corporate. The Commercial, Consumer & Wealth segment offers financial products and services, including traditional lending and deposit taking, to commercial and consumer clients primarily in the southern United States and other selected markets. The Wholesale segment includes mortgage warehouse lending, franchise finance, correspondent banking, and mortgage. Additionally, the Wholesale segment has a line of business focused on fixed-income securities sales, trading, underwriting, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
