PRK

In the past six months (March 24, 2026, to September 24, 2026), several events impacted Park National Corp.'s stock. The merger with First Citizens National Bank, completed on February 1, 2026, significantly influenced its financial profile, with related expenses affecting net income. On April 24, 2026, PRK reported Q1 2026 financial results, with adjusted net income of $53.5 million and growth in loans to $9.67 billion and deposits to $11.0 billion as of March 31, 2026. Q2 2026 results, reported on July 27, 2026, showed a 22.1% increase in net income to $58.8 million compared to Q2 2025, despite $4.1 million in merger-related expenses. Total loans increased by $1.68 billion (20.9%) and total deposits by $2.43 billion (29.4%) during 2026, largely due to the First Citizens transaction. On August 3, 2026, PRK's stock reached an all-time high of $215.00 USD. SEC filings on August 7, 2026, confirmed the First Citizens deal boosted assets to $12.7 billion and profit. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable on September 10, 2026. As of September 9, 2026, the stock price was $186.82 per share, reflecting a 6.3% decline over the preceding month but an 8% gain over the past three months. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $149.06 and a 52-week high of $215.00. Analysts maintain a consensus 'Hold' rating for PRK, with an average price target of $211.00.