Simmons First National Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jun 04, 2026 Gain 9.52%

The Simmons First National Corporation stock price gained 0.769% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $23.41 to $23.59. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.42% from a day low at $23.32 to a day high of $23.65. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.79% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 443 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $42.44 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 12.75% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $25.93 and $27.24 at the end of this 3-month period.

SFNC Signals & Forecast

The Simmons First National Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $23.30 and $22.78. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 08, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.07%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Simmons First National Corporation stock

Simmons First National Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $22.95 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.330 between high and low, or 1.42%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.73%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $22.31 (-5.42%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 17 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (SFNC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Simmons First National Corporation to open at $23.52, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $23.36 and $23.82, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.469 (+/-2.01%) up or down from last closing price. If Simmons First National Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.01% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $22.95, some $0.640 (2.71%) from the current price of $23.59, our system finds the risk reward attractive.

Is Simmons First National Corporation stock A Buy?

Simmons First National Corporation holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

Current score: 5.754 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $23.52 ( 0.297%).

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