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The latest announcement is out from HBT Financial ( (HBT) ).
On December 16, 2025, HBT Financial, Inc. approved a new stock repurchase program that will take effect when its existing buyback plan expires on January 1, 2026, authorizing the repurchase of up to $30 million of its common stock through January 1, 2027. The program allows management to buy shares in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, pricing, trading volume and regulatory requirements, and while it signals ongoing capital management efforts that could support shareholder value and earnings-per-share, the company is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount and may suspend or discontinue the plan at any time without notice.
The most recent analyst rating on (HBT) stock is a Buy with a $28.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on HBT Financial stock, see the HBT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HBT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HBT is a Outperform.
HBT Financial’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are the most significant factors contributing to its overall score. The merger announcement and dividend declaration further enhance the company’s prospects. Technical indicators suggest stable momentum, though caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions.
To see Spark’s full report on HBT stock, click here.
More about HBT Financial
HBT Financial, Inc., headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, is the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, with banking roots dating back to 1920. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to consumers, businesses and municipal entities across Illinois and eastern Iowa through 66 full-service branches, and as of September 30, 2025, reported total assets of $5.0 billion, total loans of $3.4 billion and total deposits of $4.3 billion.
Average Trading Volume: 36,697
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $843.9M
Find detailed analytics on HBT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

