Raymond James Rates Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) buy

Raymond James has reiterated its buy rating on EFSC, setting a price target of $72, a 9.29% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Raymond James rated Enterprise Financial Services Corp ($EFSC) "buy" with a $72 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $EFSC is down 4.0% after 1 week, down 0.9% after 1 month and down 10.1% to date (from the $66.53 close on Jul 1, 2026).

EFSC Enterprise Financial Services Corp

$59.84 +12.61% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Raymond James reiterated its buy rating on EFSC, with analyst Daniel Tamayo setting a $72 price target on July 1, 2026.
Raymond James's $72 price target implies 9.29% upside from Enterprise Financial Services Corp's ($EFSC) current $65.88 share price.
EFSC shares traded at $65.88 on Wednesday, with notable institutional activity from BlackRock and Wellington Management.
Insider transactions included sales by SEVP Mark Ponder and purchases by Chief Credit Officer Kevin Handley.

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Raymond James has reiterated its buy rating on EFSC, setting a price target of $72. This update, delivered by analyst Daniel Tamayo on July 1, 2026, reflects continued confidence in the company's prospects.

Analyst rating track record

Raymond James vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +92.95% hypothetical

All-time return +47.49% S&P 500 +50.92%

vs. S&P 500 -3.43% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in EFSC

Several major institutional investors have adjusted their positions in EFSC recently. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 29,284 shares, bringing its total to about 3.39 million shares valued at $183.7 million, a 0.9% decrease. Wellington Management Group LLP, on the other hand, increased its stake by 298,025 shares, now holding around 3.25 million shares worth $175.9 million, marking a 10.1% increase. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also added 65,912 shares, growing its position by 3.1% to approximately 2.19 million shares valued at $118.4 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 1.58 million shares valued at $85.5 million. Earnest Partners LLC trimmed its holdings by 42,888 shares, reducing its stake by 2.9% to 1.45 million shares worth $78.2 million.

Enterprise Financial Services Corp Stock Up 6.9%

Shares of EFSC were trading at $65.88 on Wednesday. The stock is currently under the watchful eye of investors, with its recent trading activity and analyst ratings drawing attention.

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$EFSC price target

Enterprise Financial Services Corp daily closes and this analyst's $72 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Enterprise Financial Services Corp

Insider activity at EFSC has been notable. On April 28, 2026, SEVP and Chief Administrative Officer Mark Ponder sold 1,250 shares. The day before, on April 27, he bought 1,250 shares and sold an additional 1,450 shares. Chief Credit Officer Kevin Handley made a purchase of 380 shares on April 14, alongside selling 160 shares on the same day. SEVP and Chief Risk Officer Bridget Huffman sold 168 shares on April 14 at an average price of $58.30.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 1, 2026, Raymond James maintained its buy rating on EFSC with a price target of $72. Piper Sandler earlier maintained a hold rating with a $67 target on June 18, 2026, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods kept a buy rating with a $67 target on April 24, 2026. The consensus among analysts remains positive, with a general buy recommendation.

Bottom Line

Raymond James's reiterated buy rating and $72 price target for EFSC suggests confidence in the company's future performance. Institutional and insider activities provide additional context for investors tracking EFSC's market movements. As always, remember that analyst ratings and institutional filings are backward-looking and should be considered as part of a broader investment strategy.