Why These 15 Bank Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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13. SmartFinancial Inc (NYSE:SMBK)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 9

SmartFinancial Inc (NYSE:SMBK) is a regional bank holding company for SmartBank.

The stock is up so much this year due to a strong Q4 2024 earnings beat and optimistic guidance for 2025. This drove up the stock the most this year.

Net income rose 55% year-over-year to $9.6 million and loan growth accelerated 20% sequentially and 13% year-over-year.

It also hiked its quarterly cash dividend with a 16.6% payout ratio.

The consensus price target of $30.70 implies 16.6% downside.

SMBK stock is up 19.12% year-to-date.

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