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F N B

F N B Corp provides a full range of financial services, principally to consumers, corporations, governments and small- to medium-sized businesses. It has three reportable business segments: Community Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. The majority of revenue is from the Community banking segment. It offers commercial & consumer banking services. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, business credit, capital markets & lease financing. Consumer banking products & services include deposit products, mortgage lending, & consumer lending & a complete suite of mobile & online banking services.

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F N B's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.16% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.26 million shares sold short, which is 4.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>F N B Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746817225_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for F N B has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing F N B's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, F N B's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About F N B?

F N B's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.10 million shares sold short, which is 3.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>F N B Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745341235_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for F N B has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing F N B's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, F N B's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.69%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is F N B Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst Jonathan Komp upgraded the rating for Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintained the price target of $15. Wolverine World Wide shares closed at $10.79 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WWW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta upgraded F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and maintained the price target of $16.5. FNB shares closed at $12.61 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FNB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Timothy Coffey upgraded the rating for Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>) from Neutral to Buy. Banner shares closed at $60.49 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BANR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $25 price target. Norwegian Cruise Line shares closed at $16.38 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison upgraded Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOSP#NASDAQ">IOSP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $155 price target. Innospec shares closed at $85.92 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IOSP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta upgrades F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and maintains the price target from $16.5 to $16.5.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades F N B to Outperform, Maintains Price Target to $16.5

Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $18.25, a high estimate of $20.00, and a low estimate of $16.00. Highlighting a 2.67% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $18.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744916444_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of F N B among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Manuel Navas &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $19.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jared Shaw &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $16.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Frank Schiraldi &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Russell Gunther &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $20.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to F N B. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of F N B compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for F N B's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of F N B's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FNB/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on F N B analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into F N B's Background</h2>
F N B Corp provides a full range of financial services, principally to consumers, corporations, governments and small- to medium-sized businesses. It has three reportable business segments: Community Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. The majority of revenue is from the Community banking segment. It offers commercial &amp; consumer banking services. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, business credit, capital markets &amp; lease financing. Consumer banking products &amp; services include deposit products, mortgage lending, &amp; consumer lending &amp; a complete suite of mobile &amp; online banking services.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of F N B</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining F N B's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.36% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: F N B's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 29.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): F N B's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.75%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): F N B's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: F N B's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.59. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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F N B Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (4 Ratings)

DA Davidson analyst Manuel Navas maintains F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) with a Buy and maintains $19 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on F N B, Maintains $19 Price Target

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday ahead of the long weekend, with Good Friday falling on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">Federal Reserve</a> Chairman Jerome Powell dismissed the possibility of a &#8220;Fed put&#8221; in the near term while speaking in Chicago on Wednesday.
&#8220;We may find ourselves in the challenging scenario in which our dual-mandate goals are in tension. If that were to occur, we would consider how far the economy is from each goal, and the potentially different time horizons over which those respective gaps would be anticipated to close,&#8221; said Powell.
U.S. export restrictions on Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44844084/nvidias-h20-chip-ban-could-lead-to-manageable-sales-drop-bank-of-america-says">H20 GPUs</a> pulled the stock market down on Wednesday.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.32% and the two-year bond was at 3.82%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 86.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.75%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.83%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 1.03% to $531.05, while the QQQ advanced 1.04% to $448.78, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, driven by a significant sell-off in the semiconductor sector and broader tech weakness.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) experienced a steep decline, with Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both falling approximately 7% following new export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China.
This news heavily impacted the information technology sector, which, along with consumer discretionary and communication services, recorded the largest losses. In contrast, energy stocks defied the overall downward trend, closing higher.
Among individual companies, Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, and Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) posted upbeat first-quarter adjusted EPS.
On the economic front, U.S. industrial production fell by 0.3% in March, slightly more than anticipated. However, U.S. retail sales surged 1.4% month-over-month in March, exceeding both the previous month&#8217;s gain and market expectations.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-3.07%</td>
<td>16,307.16</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-2.24%</td>
<td>5,275.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-1.73%</td>
<td>39,669.39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.03%</td>
<td>1,863.48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, &#8220;current equity levels offer an attractive entry opportunity even with the bounce higher off the recent lows.&#8221;
Wren further emphasized the importance of having a &#8220;plan of action or at least be happy with where you currently stand,&#8221; regardless of individual perspectives on the implemented tariffs.
&#8220;Over the course of the last couple of weeks, we have seen the administration go from an aggressive reciprocal tariff strategy that involved meaningful universal tariffs on virtually all of our trading partners to a pause that suspends most reciprocal tariffs but leaves a 145% levy on imports from China,&#8221; Wren notes.
Despite the tariff uncertainty, Wren&#8217;s firm maintains a view that the U.S. economy was already heading for a slowdown in the first half of the year, even before the current trade strategies were implemented. &#8220;From our perspective, even before the current tariff strategies were deployed, our analysis suggested the economy was going to hit a bump in the road and slow in the first half of this year. That line of thought is still intact,&#8221; Wren states.
Wren also suggests a strategic shift in fixed income, advising investors to &#8220;move money from bonds, specifically the intermediate portion of the yield curve, into mid-cap U.S. equities in an effort to take advantage of the fall in stocks and the rally in bond prices (yields fell).&#8221;
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44858165/policy-push-vs-market-pull-dollar-under-pressure-as-reserve-currency-may-be-called-into-question-amid-tariff-turmoil">U.S. dollar is facing pressure</a>, with its &#8220;reserve currency&#8221; status. A recent study titled &#8216;Dollar Upheaval: This Time is Different&#8217; noted a 3.6% depreciation between April 4th and 14th, an unusual move as the dollar typically gains during global volatility.
This suggests a break from traditional market behavior, raising concerns that U.S. Treasuries lose their safe-haven appeal.
"If U.S. Treasuries are no longer viewed as the world's preferred safe asset, then the status of the dollar as the world's reserve currency may be called into question,&#8221; stated the note.
Investors are now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/25/04/44857989/gold-nears-3400-mark-experts-point-to-likely-correction-amid-bull-market-rates-will-drop-like-rock">flocking to Gold</a>, which has been hitting fresh highs as it trades above $3,300 per ounce. According to data shared by Charlie Bilello of Creative Planning, the inflation-adjusted gold prices were back at an all-time high, after 45 years, surpassing the prior peak from 1980.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It took 45 years to get there, but inflation-adjusted Gold prices are back at an all-time high, surpassing the prior peak from 1980. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOLD</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXWisvrl3c">pic.twitter.com/bXWisvrl3c</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912558536573268362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian attributed the increasing price of gold to a gradual shift away from the U.S. dollar by some foreign central banks and other entities seeking diversification.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The price of gold registered another record high today, overcoming yet another periodic round of profit-taking by some tactical traders — this as it benefits from the tailwind of slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MKDnxZddv0">pic.twitter.com/MKDnxZddv0</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1912523089557987357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday and Friday:
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data for the week ending April 12 and March&#8217;s housing starts, building permits, and April&#8217;s Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 8:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) fell 0.64% in premarket on Thursday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $7.29 per share on revenue of $111.60 billion.</li>
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<li>DR Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) rose 0.39% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $2.65 per share on revenue of $8.03 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) was up 1.38% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $5.72 per share on revenue of $10.52 billion.</li>
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<li>FNB Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) was up 1.14% as it posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) jumped 3.45% after reporting a 60% surge in its net profit for the first quarter, topping market expectations.</li>
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<li>Rio Tinto Plc ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) climbed 1.68% after it announced the assessment of the low-carbon aluminum project in India along with AMG Metals &amp; Materials.</li>
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<li>Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDS#NYSE">WDS</a>) advanced 2.73% after signing LNG supply agreements with Uniper.</li>
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<li>BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) gained 1.08%, and Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) was 4.22% higher after BP completed loading the first cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.02% to hover around $63.11 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.57% to hover around $3,324.20 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,357.81 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.10% at the 99.4760 level.
Asian markets advanced on Wednesday, except China&#8217;s CSI 300 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended higher. European markets were lower in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher Ahead Of Festive Weekend: 'Current Equity Levels Offer An Attractive Entry Opportunity'

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $5.72 per share on revenue of $10.52 billion after the closing bell. Netflix shares gained 0.6% to $967.72 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $7.29 per share on revenue of $111.60 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. UnitedHealth shares fell 0.7% to $581.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>F.N.B. Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Wednesday. F.N.B. shares climbed 5% to $12.84 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported a 60% surge in its net profit for the first quarter, also topping market expectations. TSMC shares gained 0.4% to $152.30 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.65 per share on revenue of $8.03 billion before the opening bell. D.R. Horton shares gained 1.3% to $119.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Earnings

Netflix, UnitedHealth Group And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 6.67 percent. This is a 5.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $411.61 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $409.66 million by 0.48 percent. This is a 1.17 percent increase over sales of $406.87 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

F N B Q1 Adj $0.32 Beats $0.30 Estimate, Sales $411.61M Beat $410.217M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $5.76 per share on revenue of $7.76 billion. 
• Movado Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOV#NYSE">MOV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $181.63 million. 
• First Horizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $821.85 million. 
• Autoliv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.67 per share on revenue of $2.52 billion. 
• Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBSH#NASDAQ">CBSH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $419.70 million. 
• Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.81 per share on revenue of $21.62 billion. 
• Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $1.94 billion. 
• Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $10.39 billion. 
• Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $10.81 billion. 
• U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $6.91 billion. 
• Wipro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIT#NYSE">WIT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $2.67 billion. 
• Air Industries (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRI#AMEX">AIRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $13.50 million. 
• Currenc Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $9.80 million. 
• CBL International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANL#NASDAQ">BANL</a>) is likely to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $1.94 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Synovus Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $570.04 million. 
• Liberty Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $948.46 million. 
• First Industrial Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FR#NYSE">FR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $177.05 million. 
• Cohen &amp; Steers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNS#NYSE">CNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $141.94 million. 
• Alcoa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion. 
• Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFIN#NASDAQ">TFIN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $104.54 million. 
• Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $4.03 billion. 
• Marten Transport (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRTN#NASDAQ">MRTN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $227.96 million. 
• SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $140.66 million. 
• F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $409.66 million. 
• Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REXR#NYSE">REXR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $239.63 million. 
• Bank OZK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OZK#NASDAQ">OZK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $403.20 million. 
• CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion. 
• Simmons First Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFNC#NASDAQ">SFNC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $209.07 million. 
• Home BancShares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOMB#NYSE">HOMB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $255.22 million. 
• Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMLP#NASDAQ">MMLP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Banner (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $159.67 million. 
• Great Southern Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSBC#NASDAQ">GSBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $55.53 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 16, 2025

F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-16. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that F N B will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31. 
The market awaits F N B's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.05, leading to a 0.26% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at F N B's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>0.33</td>
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<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.34</td>
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<td>-0.0%</td>
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<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of F N B were trading at $12.06 as of April 14. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 3.63%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FNB/earnings">To track all earnings releases for F N B visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look Ahead: F N B's Earnings Forecast

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F N B's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.39 million shares sold short, which is 3.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>F N B Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743526827_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for F N B has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing F N B's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, F N B's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.59%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into F N B's Recent Short Interest

F N B's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.94 million shares sold short, which is 3.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>F N B Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740595536_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for F N B has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing F N B's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, F N B's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around F N B?

Most people will not notice the importance of this week. They will be far too busy talking about things like AI eating the world, China taking over the government, and Elon Musk ascending to the Interplanetary throne to notice. 
The media will not be much help. They will be busy covering the vast conspiracy surrounding the President&#8217;s bathroom schedule and the whereabouts of Scaramucci&#8217;s mom.
The instant experts of the Internet will be far too busy touting the new nuclear plants that will fit in your pocket and allow you to mine Bitcoin and develop a personal AGI program on the go. The fancier models will apparently have an adapter that allows you to mount the reactor to your dash and simultaneously power your vehicle&#8217;s onboard entertainment system.
First, and most importantly, pitchers and catchers report this week. It is, as the saying goes, huge. I already have my tickets to catch the Orioles when they come to town, and I am ready for baseball season.
This week is also the deadline for 13F filings at the SEC. These handy documents contain all the stocks owned by the nation&#8217;s money managers, hedge funds, and other big-money types.
Comparing this quarter&#8217;s filings to the last gives us a picture of what big money (only some of which is Smart Money) was buying and selling in the final quarter of 2024. The media and instant experts will cover the duplicate half-dozen filings they always cover. We will cover the ones our research indicates are highly likely to help us locate stock ideas that deliver the outsized returns we seek.
One of the investors I have tracked for over a decade filed early this quarter. PL Capital has been investing in bank stocks for a long time with enormous success. When the occasion calls for it, the firm has taken an activist approach to bank stock investing with outstanding results for those of us who piggybacked their efforts.
Thanks to pro-business, no-regulation, and low-tax administration, bank stocks are positioned to be the leading sector for 2025. Relaxing the bank M&amp;A rules is going to set off a tsunami of pent-up demand for buyers and sellers alike.
I could go into a long explanation and examination of each stock, but it will not change any minds. You either understand why banks are an extraordinary opportunity right now or you do not care about banks.
Here are the top three banks that PL Capital has been buying recently:
F.N.B. Corp (Ticker: FNB) is a Pittsburgh-based bank with 350 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. FNB already reported earnings and is firing on all cylinders. Deposits and demand both grew, and tangible book value was up double digits year over year. The bank has plenty of capital and the loan portfolio is solid.
BankFinancial Corporation (Ticker: BFIN) has 19 branches in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The bank is well-capitalized and has a solid loan portfolio. Given its size and market, I would be less than surprised to see a larger bank that wanted to expand in the Chicago metro market make an offer for this bank at some point in 2025.
Franklin Financial (Ticker: FRAF) has 24 branches in South Central Pennsylvania and Northwestern Maryland. Franklin has a pristine loan portfolio, sufficient capital, and trades at a reasonable valuation. Investors who accumulated the stock on pullbacks should do very well over the next year.
All three are in excellent financial shape, have strong loan portfolios, and trade at attractive valuations.
Keeping with the week&#8217;s most important news, I noticed that media mogul John Malone shared my excitement at baseball&#8217;s return. In January, he acquired shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings (Ticker: BATRK) worth over $3 million, adding to his substantial stake in the baseball team. The Braves are one of the most popular teams in baseball, and last year, they drew over 3 million fans to Truist Park. Braves games are a staple on TV and radio stations across the Southeastern United States. The team will be good again this year and is the early favorite to win their division and make the playoffs in 2025.
Atlanta Braves Holdings also owns a mixed-use development around the stadium with retail, residential, office, hotel, and entertainment opportunities known as The Battery Atlanta. The shops and restaurants are a source of year-round revenue and appear to be undervalued by the current stock price.
I have hit (pardon the too-easy pun) home runs with shares of the Cleveland Indians and Boston Celtics in my career, and every time we have a bad market or the Braves suffer a losing streak, I add to my Braves Holdings position hoping lightning strikes a third time.

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F N B's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.47 million shares sold short, which is 2.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>F N B Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738095324_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for F N B has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing F N B's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, F N B's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About F N B?

Piper Sandler analyst Frank Schiraldi maintains F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $19 to $18.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on F N B, Lowers Price Target to $18

DA Davidson analyst Russell Gunther maintains F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $19 to $20.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on F N B, Raises Price Target to $20

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