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Park National Corporation (PRK) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

Wait for pullback to $162.74. BUY gates pass at $172.43, but concentration risk — Geographic: Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and analyst target reached - limited upside remaining argue for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $162.74 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum.

Park National Corporation is an Ohio financial holding company with roots to 1908, operating 87 offices in Ohio, northern Kentucky, and the Carolinas as of December 31, 2025. Banking operations for commercial and consumer customers generate revenue through loans, deposits, and... Read more

$172.43+6.3% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#52 of 142 Banks - Regional
Entry $162.74(Default 5pct Sticky)Stop $153.39Target $174.15(resistance)A.R:R -1.7:1Setup A.R:R 1.9:1
Analyst target$184.00+6.7%3 analysts
$174.15our TP
$172.43price
$184.00mean
$188

Wait for pullback to $162.74. BUY gates pass at $172.43, but concentration risk — Geographic: Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and analyst target reached - limited upside remaining argue for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $162.74 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Chart setup: RSI 49 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 87d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Val7.0Qual5.4Grw6.7Mom6.1Sent5.8Ins5.0Peer5.1Tech5.9Risk6.86.1OVERALL

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.9% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.8
P/E (Fwd)13.5
Mkt Cap$3.1B
EV/EBITDA—
Profit Mgn31.3%
ROE12.0%
Rev Growth21.2%
Beta0.69
Dividend2.52%
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV51%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicOhio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our lending and deposit gathering activities are concentrated primarily in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and, as of February 1, 2026, Tennessee.'

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -1.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 87d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
49 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $163.06Resistance $177.70

Price Targets

$153
$163
$174
A.Upside+1.0%
A.R:R-1.7:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)1.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.3% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-27 (87d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRK stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $162.74. BUY gates pass at $172.43, but concentration risk — Geographic: Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and analyst target reached - limited upside remaining argue for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $162.74 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Chart setup: RSI 49 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $174.15 (+1.0%), stop $153.39 (−12.4%), Setup A.R:R 1.9:1. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PRK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $174.15 (+6.3% upside). Target $174.15 (+1.0%), stop $153.39 (−12.4%), Setup A.R:R 1.9:1. Stop-loss: $153.39.

What are the risks of investing in PRK?

Concentration risk — Geographic: Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.9% away).

Is PRK overvalued or undervalued?

Park National Corporation trades at a P/E of 15.8 (forward 13.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.0/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about PRK?

11 analysts cover PRK with a consensus score of 2.5/5. Average price target: $184.

What does Park National Corporation do?Park National Corporation is an Ohio financial holding company with roots to 1908, operating 87 offices in Ohio,...

Park National Corporation is an Ohio financial holding company with roots to 1908, operating 87 offices in Ohio, northern Kentucky, and the Carolinas as of December 31, 2025. Banking operations for commercial and consumer customers generate revenue through loans, deposits, and related financial services for approximately 1,731 associates.

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