Lakeland Financial Corp
Lakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) is a regional bank holding company with a market capitalisation of about $1.56bn. It operates through a community banking subsidiary offering commercial and consumer loans, deposit accounts and related treasury services. Investors often focus on net interest margin, loan growth, asset quality and efficiency as key drivers of profitability; results can be sensitive to interest-rate movements and the health of local economies. Strengths can include customer deposit stability and relationship lending, while risks include credit losses, competition from larger banks and non-bank lenders, and regulatory oversight. For valuation and comparative purposes, look at price-to-book, return on assets and tangible common equity versus peers. This summary is educational and not personalised investment advice — consider reading the company’s filings, recent results and speak to a qualified adviser to assess suitability for your situation.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest holding Lakeland Financial's stock with a target price of $66.80, indicating moderate optimism.
Financial Health
Lakeland Financial Corp shows strong revenue and cash flow, indicating good financial performance.
Dividend
Lakeland Financial Corp's dividend yield of 3.41% indicates a moderate return for investors seeking dividends. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $34.10 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Rates and margins
Net interest margin is central to earnings: rising rates can lift margins but may slow loan demand; performance can vary by cycle.
Local lending dynamics
Relationship lending and deposit loyalty support stability, though local economic weakness can raise credit risk and reduce growth.
Capital and credit quality
Monitor capital ratios, non-performing loans and provisioning to assess resilience; weaker credit trends can hit capital and earnings.
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