Regional Banks

Wunderlich Securities reiterated its Buy rating on Heritage Financial (NYSE: HFWA). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $18. On Thursday, HFWA added 1.56% to its value to end the day at $12.98.

Shares of KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) are higher on the session by 0.49%, trading at $8.14. Overall put volume is now running at 4.44x the daily average, with 67% of all puts traded being purchases on the offer. 4,194 contracts have traded on the session so far. KeyCorp is a bank holding company....

According to KBW, BOK Financial Corp (NASDAQ: BOKF), PT, estimates, and rating are maintained. KBW reported that they will be maintaining their EPS estimates, their PT of $55 and their rating of Market Perform, based on positive 2Q11 results. BOKF closed yesterday at $53.35.

According to KBW, MainSource Financial Group (NASDAQ: MSFG), EPS estimates and PT are revised. KBW announced an increase in EPS estimates from $0.70 to $1.00 for FY11 and from $0.95 to $1.10 for FY12. PT has also increased from $10 to $11. Rating is set to Market Perform. MainSource closed...

According to KBW Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR), EPS estimates have been increased. KBW reported an increase in CFR EPS estimates from $3.32 to $3.50 for FY11 and from $3.60 to $3.80 for FY12. PT is set to $55 and rating is marked as Market Perform. ' CFR closed yesterday at $54.69.

According to KBW, TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK), FY11 EPS estimates have increased. KBW reported an increase in EPS estimates for TriCo FY11 from $0.53 to $0.61. PT is maintained at $18.00 and rating is set to Market Perform. TriCo closed yesterday at $14.60.

According to J.P. Morgan, Trustmark (NASDAQ: TRMK), little has changed. J.P. Morgan announced that Trustmark EPS estimates for FY12 have decreased from $1.67 to $1.62. FY11 EPS Estimates are maintained at $1.47. PT is maintained at $25 and rating is reiterated as Neutral. Trustmark closed...

Jefferies is out with its report today on PrivateBancorp (NASDAQ: PVTB), raising its PT from $14 to $16. In a note to clients, Jefferies writes, "We are cutting estimates to account for slower progress on credit resolution and weaker loan growth. Our 2011 EPS estimate goes to $0.30 from $0.35 and...

According to KBW, First California Financial Group (NASDAQ: FCAL), EPS estimates have been increased for FY11 and FY12. KBW revised earlier EPS estimates for FCAL, going from $0.05 to $0.07 in FY11 and from $0.35 to $0.40 in FY12. PT is maintained at $4.50 and rating is reiterated at Market...

According to KBW, WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC),EPS estimates are revised. KBW announced an increase in the EPS estimates of WSBC from $1.58 to $1.72 for FY11 and from $1.75 to $1.92 for FY12. PT is maintained at $22 and target is reiterated as Market Perform. WesBanco closed yesterday at $19.60.

According to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, German American Bancorp (NASDAQ: GABC) estimates are raised. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said that German American posted 2Q11 operating EPS of $0.39, which was well ahead of the estimate and consensus. “Following 2Q results, we are raising our earnings...

According to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) Outperform rating is reiterated. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said that 2Q operating EPS was below expectations. “Adjusting estimates and reiterating Outperform rating and $37 price target.” Wintrust Financial closed...

According to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Sun Bancorp (NASDAQ: SNBC) estimates are to be revised. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said that operating EPS of $0.00 came in better than expected due to a lower provision and stronger operating leverage. “We believe the challenge remains working down its...

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is out with a research report on Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. (NYSE: CFR) and it has a Neutral rating and a $63 price target on shares after it reported earnings. In a note to clients, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. writes, "CFR reported 2Q11 EPS of $0.91, which was ahead of...

KBW is out with its report today on Community Bank System (NYSE: CBU), raising its PT from $26 to $27. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "CBU continues to hit on all cylinders as the bank reported another strong quarter, topping both KBW and Street estimates. Versus our model, CBU reported better...