Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.·Financial Services

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Cullen/Frost Bankers maintains a 'hold' rating due to its premium valuation despite strong fundamentals and asset quality. Loan and securities growth, along with strategic balance sheet shifts, have driven net interest margin expansion to 3.74% and increased profitability. CFR trades at 14x earnings and over double book value, making it expensive relative to peers despite robust 15.15% ROE and 1.32% ROA.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

On May 01, 2026, Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc (CFR) shares fell 3.1% to a current price of $140.36. The stock has experienced a 52-week high of $148.97 and a low of
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Frost Bank that offers commercial and consumer banking services in Texas. It operates in two segments, Banking and Frost Wealth Advisors. The company offers commercial banking services to corporations and other business clients, including financing for industrial and commercial properties, interim construction related to industrial and commercial properties, equipment, inventories and accounts receivables, and acquisitions; commercial leasing; and treasury management services. It also provides consumer banking services, such as checking accounts, savings programs, automated-teller machines (ATMs), overdraft facilities, installment and real estate loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, drive-in and night deposit services, safe deposit facilities, and brokerage services. In addition, the company offers international banking services comprising deposits, loans, letters of credit, foreign collections, funds, and foreign exchange services. Further, it acts as a correspondent for approximately 171 financial institutions; offers trust, investment, agency, and custodial services for individual and corporate clients; provides capital market services that include sales and trading, new issue underwriting, money market trading, advisory, and securities safekeeping and clearance; and supports international business activities. Additionally, the company offers insurance and securities brokerage services; and holds securities for investment purposes, as well as investment management services to Frost-managed mutual funds, institutions, and individuals. It operates approximately 157 financial centers and 1,650 ATMs. The company serves energy, manufacturing, services, construction, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, military, and transportation industries. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Financial Services
Banks - Regional
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