UMB Financial: Loan Quality And M&A Make Shares Attractive

Group 1 - UMB Financial's shares have increased by over 35% in 2024, although they are down more than 10% from their peak [1] - The decline in UMB Financial's stock price is in line with trends observed in many regional banks, attributed to the rise in long-term yields [1] - The article emphasizes a contrarian investment approach based on macro views and stock-specific turnaround stories to achieve favorable risk/reward profiles [1]