KBW Turns Bullish on Cullen/Frost (CFR), Expects Peer-Leading Loan Growth in 2026

Group 1 - Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) is recognized as one of the 14 Best Mid Cap Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to buy now [1] - Keefe Bruyette upgraded Cullen/Frost to Outperform from Market Perform, maintaining a price target of $150, citing potential for earnings estimates to rise through 2027 and an expected organic loan growth of about 8% in 2026 [2] - Barclays adopted a cautious approach, lowering its price target for Cullen/Frost from $145 to $140 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating, indicating a broader outlook update for mid-cap banks [3] Group 2 - Cullen/Frost is a Texas-focused bank holding company that offers a diverse range of financial products and services across multiple markets in the state [4]