UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) Director Kevin Charles Gallagher Sells 370 Shares of Company Stock

UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF) Director Kevin Gallagher sold 370 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.82, for a total transaction of $49,883.40. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 11,493 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,549,486.26. This trade represents a 3.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

UMB Financial Price Performance

NASDAQ:UMBF opened at $134.47 on Friday. UMB Financial Corporation has a one year low of $68.92 and a one year high of $144.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.76. The firm has a market cap of $10.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.00, a PEG ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 0.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $135.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $131.20.

UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The bank reported $3.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.22 by $0.34. The business had revenue of $772.39 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $744.81 million. UMB Financial had a return on equity of 14.07% and a net margin of 23.45%. The company’s revenue was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.70 EPS. Research analysts expect that UMB Financial Corporation will post 13.66 EPS for the current year.

UMB Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 10th. UMB Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.65%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On UMB Financial

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of UMBF. First National Bank of Omaha purchased a new position in shares of UMB Financial in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,053,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of UMB Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $129,153,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of UMB Financial during the second quarter worth approximately $1,458,386,000. Freestone Grove Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of UMB Financial during the second quarter worth approximately $7,161,000. Finally, Ceredex Value Advisors LLC acquired a new position in UMB Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at $14,112,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.78% of the company’s stock.

More UMB Financial News

Here are the key news stories impacting UMB Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating on UMB Financial, reinforcing the view that the stock’s earnings growth and strategic expansion justify additional upside. TD Cowen Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on UMB Financial
• Positive Sentiment: UMB Financial’s third-quarter performance showed continued growth: earnings per share exceeded analyst expectations, revenue increased 13.9% year over year, and EPS rose from $2.70 to $3.56. The earnings call also highlighted growth and expansion initiatives. UMB Financial 2026 Q3 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company agreed to acquire El Dorado Savings Bank for approximately $506 million, giving UMB Financial entry into California and Nevada. The transaction is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2027 and could expand its geographic footprint and customer base. UMB Financial El Dorado Savings Bank Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks characterized UMB Financial as both a strong momentum and value stock, potentially attracting investors seeking earnings growth at a comparatively reasonable valuation. Why UMB Financial Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: UMB Financial announced management changes, including a refocusing of Chief Risk Officer Shannon A. Johnson’s responsibilities. The changes may improve organizational focus, but their financial effect is not yet clear. UMB Financial Refocuses Chief Risk Officer Responsibilities
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target from $162 to $145 and shifted to a Neutral rating. Although the revised target still implies upside, the downgrade signals reduced near-term conviction and may weigh on sentiment. Citigroup UMB Financial Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Director Kevin Gallagher sold 370 shares for approximately $49,883, reducing his holdings by 3.12%. The relatively small transaction is not necessarily a fundamental warning, but insider selling can add short-term caution. SEC Insider Sale Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects fourth-quarter operating expenses of $400 million to $405 million while advancing the El Dorado transaction. Elevated expenses and acquisition-related costs could pressure near-term profitability before potential strategic benefits emerge. UMB Financial Fourth-Quarter Expense Outlook

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UMBF has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of UMB Financial from $190.00 to $182.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of UMB Financial in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Stephens started coverage on shares of UMB Financial in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $167.00 price target on the stock. Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of UMB Financial from $170.00 to $156.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of UMB Financial in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $155.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, UMB Financial has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $160.93.

About UMB Financial

UMB Financial Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Its principal subsidiary, UMB Bank, provides banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and government entities. The company serves customers through banking offices and digital channels across the Midwest and other U.S. markets.

UMB Bank offers commercial and personal banking products, including deposit accounts, loans, treasury management, payment services and credit solutions.