Barclays Maintained Equal Weight Rating on Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (PB)

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On December 19, 2025, Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintained an Equal-Weight rating on PB and raised the price target from $82.00 to $83.00, reflecting updated valuation models for the banking sector. This move follows a period of relative consolidation for the stock.

Earlier, on December 15, 2025, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:PB) reached its ex-dividend date for the fourth-quarter dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on January 2, 2026. This dividend represents a 3.45% increase from the prior quarter and continues the company’s long-standing record of regular dividend growth. The consistent return of capital highlights PB’s ability to generate steady cash flow and supports analysts’ Hold and Buy stances.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:PB) operates through its subsidiary, Prosperity Bank, providing a wide array of traditional loan and deposit products to consumers and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The bank is currently focused on integrating its pending acquisitions, including the merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., to further solidify its footprint in the San Antonio and Corpus Christi regions.

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