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Glacier Bancorp ( (GBCI) ) has shared an announcement.
On June 24, 2025, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. and Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. announced a merger agreement where Glacier will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $476.2 million. This acquisition will enable Glacier to expand its presence into Texas, marking its 27th acquisition since 2000. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction will create a new banking division under the name ‘Guaranty Bank & Trust, Division of Glacier Bank,’ enhancing Glacier’s strategic growth in the Southwest and providing Guaranty with a larger balance sheet and resources to invest in technology and products.
The most recent analyst rating on (GBCI) stock is a Hold with a $39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Glacier Bancorp stock, see the GBCI Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GBCI Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GBCI is a Outperform.
Glacier Bancorp’s overall score reflects strong earnings growth, strategic acquisitions, and robust cash flow generation. While the financial performance is solid, technical indicators suggest a cautious outlook. Valuation metrics indicate moderate appeal, with a high P/E ratio balanced by a good dividend yield. The positive sentiment from the earnings call further supports the score, despite some concerns over loan decreases and credit risk management.
To see Spark’s full report on GBCI stock, click here.
More about Glacier Bancorp
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services company headquartered in Montana, operating as the parent company for Glacier Bank and its various divisions across several states, including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, and Arizona. The company focuses on community banking services. Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., based in Texas, is the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., with a strong presence in Texas through 33 banking locations.
Average Trading Volume: 667,983
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $4.59B
See more data about GBCI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.