FrançaisAre analysts right about Prosperity Bancshares (PB)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Prosperity Bancshares, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 38% were profitable, average return +8% (87 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (34% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 18 | 39% | +9% |
| Truist Securities | 9 | 33% | +8% |
| Morgan Stanley | 8 | 0% | -11% |
| Piper Sandler | 6 | 67% | +21% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 5 | 40% | +30% |
Valuation
Is Prosperity Bancshares overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Prosperity Bancshares right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Prosperity Bancshares's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Prosperity Bancshares | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.7 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 9.9 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 40% | 24% |
👉 Prosperity Bancshares is valued in line with its sector (12.7 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Prosperity Bancshares pays about $2.38/share/yr → 3.24% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Prosperity Bancshares a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Prosperity Bancshares (PB) is "Hold" (14 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 38% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Prosperity Bancshares's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $80.00 (+10% vs $72.69), ranging from $79.00 to $84.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Prosperity Bancshares?
Over 1 year, 38% of analyst targets on Prosperity Bancshares were profitable, for an average return of +8% (across 87 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Prosperity Bancshares stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $80.00 within 12 months, i.e. +10% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $84.00, the most cautious $79.00.
What is the Prosperity Bancshares stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $80.00, +10%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (38%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Prosperity Bancshares overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.7, forward P/E 9.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.