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The latest update is out from HBT Financial ( (HBT) ).
On October 20, 2025, HBT Financial, Inc. entered into a merger agreement to acquire CNB Bank Shares, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, CNB Bank & Trust, N.A., marking a strategic expansion of HBT’s community banking footprint. CNB shareholders approved the deal on January 26, 2026, and by January 30, 2026, all required regulatory approvals had been obtained, leaving only customary closing conditions before an expected closing on or around February 27, 2026, a step that is set to further consolidate HBT’s presence in its regional banking markets and potentially enhance its scale and competitive position for customers and investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (HBT) stock is a Buy with a $32.00 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.
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (robust growth and profitability with low leverage) and attractive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend). Technicals are supportive but not strongly bullish, while recent corporate actions (dividend hike and buyback, plus acquisition progress) add a positive secondary boost.
To see Spark’s full report on HBT stock, click here.
More about HBT Financial
HBT Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company operating in the financial services industry, providing community banking products and services through its banking subsidiaries, with a focus on regional markets served by its branch network.
Average Trading Volume: 33,034
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $848M
For a thorough assessment of HBT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.