"Ten Regional Bank Stocks Rated by Quant Analysts Amidst Industry Credit Worries"
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 18 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Regional Bank Stock Decline: U.S. regional bank stocks experienced a significant drop this week, with the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index falling by up to 4.2% due to bad loan disclosures from Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Market Rebound and Strong Fundamentals: Following a tough Thursday, the market rebounded on Friday as analysts emphasized the strong fundamentals of the banking industry, despite the earlier concerns affecting regional banks.
Analyst Views on XLF
Wall Street analysts forecast XLF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLF is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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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.
