For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Lakeland Financial Corp (NASDAQ: LKFN) has reported a -19% decline in E.P.S. from $1.16 a year ago to $0.94 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $3.64 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $3.67 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -1%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/24/25, Lakeland Financial Corp (NASDAQ: LKFN) stock enjoyed a large increase of 2.8%, closing at $69.22. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 152% of normal. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 0.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Lakeland Financial has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Lakeland Financial has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 39 but a good Power Rating of 74, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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