UMB Financial Corporation $UMBF Stake Cut by ProShare Advisors LLC

ProShare Advisors LLC trimmed its stake in shares of UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF) by 9.6% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 204,248 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 21,612 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC’s holdings in UMB Financial were worth $26,554,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in UMB Financial during the second quarter worth $1,458,386,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of UMB Financial by 1.9% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,909,932 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $328,200,000 after acquiring an additional 55,005 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in UMB Financial during the 2nd quarter worth about $129,153,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in UMB Financial by 12.0% during the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 899,400 shares of the bank’s stock worth $101,443,000 after purchasing an additional 96,149 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in UMB Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at about $78,410,000. 87.78% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

UMB Financial Price Performance

NASDAQ:UMBF opened at $134.47 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $135.72 and a 200-day moving average of $131.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.21 billion, a PE ratio of 10.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.84. UMB Financial Corporation has a 52 week low of $68.92 and a 52 week high of $144.36.

UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The bank reported $3.56 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.22 by $0.34. UMB Financial had a net margin of 23.45% and a return on equity of 14.07%. The firm had revenue of $772.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $744.81 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.70 EPS. UMB Financial’s quarterly revenue was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that UMB Financial Corporation will post 13.79 EPS for the current year.

UMB Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 10th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. UMB Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 15.14%.

UMB Financial News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting UMB Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating on UMB Financial, reinforcing the view that the stock’s earnings growth and strategic expansion justify additional upside. TD Cowen Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on UMB Financial
• Positive Sentiment: UMB Financial’s third-quarter performance showed continued growth: earnings per share exceeded analyst expectations, revenue increased 13.9% year over year, and EPS rose from $2.70 to $3.56. The earnings call also highlighted growth and expansion initiatives. UMB Financial 2026 Q3 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company agreed to acquire El Dorado Savings Bank for approximately $506 million, giving UMB Financial entry into California and Nevada. The transaction is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2027 and could expand its geographic footprint and customer base. UMB Financial El Dorado Savings Bank Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks characterized UMB Financial as both a strong momentum and value stock, potentially attracting investors seeking earnings growth at a comparatively reasonable valuation. Why UMB Financial Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: UMB Financial announced management changes, including a refocusing of Chief Risk Officer Shannon A. Johnson’s responsibilities. The changes may improve organizational focus, but their financial effect is not yet clear. UMB Financial Refocuses Chief Risk Officer Responsibilities
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target from $162 to $145 and shifted to a Neutral rating. Although the revised target still implies upside, the downgrade signals reduced near-term conviction and may weigh on sentiment. Citigroup UMB Financial Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Director Kevin Gallagher sold 370 shares for approximately $49,883, reducing his holdings by 3.12%. The relatively small transaction is not necessarily a fundamental warning, but insider selling can add short-term caution. SEC Insider Sale Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects fourth-quarter operating expenses of $400 million to $405 million while advancing the El Dorado transaction. Elevated expenses and acquisition-related costs could pressure near-term profitability before potential strategic benefits emerge. UMB Financial Fourth-Quarter Expense Outlook

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UMBF has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of UMB Financial in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on shares of UMB Financial from $155.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup reduced their price target on UMB Financial from $162.00 to $145.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $175.00 price target (up from $170.00) on shares of UMB Financial in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of UMB Financial from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $160.93.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO J. Kemper sold 15,062 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.55, for a total value of $2,237,460.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,491,138 shares in the company, valued at $221,508,549.90. This trade represents a 1.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Susan Murphy sold 1,377 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.55, for a total transaction of $200,422.35. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 10,635 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,547,924.25. This trade represents a 11.46% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 19,754 shares of company stock valued at $2,923,924 in the last three months. Insiders own 5.33% of the company’s stock.

About UMB Financial

UMB Financial Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Its principal subsidiary, UMB Bank, provides banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and government entities. The company serves customers through banking offices and digital channels across the Midwest and other U.S. markets.

UMB Bank offers commercial and personal banking products, including deposit accounts, loans, treasury management, payment services and credit solutions.