StoneX raises target for Third Coast Bancshares stock to USD 56.00

Published on 10/16/2026 at 01:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The October 7, 2026 merger is valued at USD 239.60 million. For Third Coast Bancshares stock, 5,570,352 new shares are planned in 2027.

Merger and reporting dates

Third Coast Bancshares announced the USD 239.60 million Great Plains merger on October 7, 2026.
StoneX lifted its target from USD 54.00 to USD 56.00 on October 8, 2026.
Third Coast Bancshares is scheduled to report third-quarter results on October 21, 2026.

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Third Coast Bancshares (ISIN US88422P1093) is facing a higher analyst target after agreeing to acquire Great Plains Bancshares in a USD 239.60 million all-stock merger. According to Investing.com, StoneX raised its target from USD 54.00 to USD 56.00 while maintaining a Buy rating.

Merger expands the balance sheet

The merger agreement announced on October 7, 2026 would add Great Plains to Third Coast and create a combined institution with projected assets of USD 9.00 billion. PR Newswire reported that Third Coast expects to issue 5,570,352 common shares, leaving its shareholders with 78 percent of the pro forma ownership and Great Plains shareholders with 22 percent.

The transaction would give Third Coast its first Oklahoma presence and expand the combined network to 43 branches across Texas and Oklahoma. The closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, according to StockTitan.

What does the share issue mean?

The share issuance is the main counterweight to the deal's scale. Investing.com reported that StoneX sees near-term dilution to tangible book value per share, even as it viewed the acquisition more favorably after reviewing the terms.

Three dated steps to the deal

On July 22, 2026, Third Coast reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.08 against USD 0.90 consensus and revenue of USD 67.99 million against USD 62.75 million, according to MarketBeat. On September 30, 2026, the company scheduled its third-quarter release for October 21. On October 7, 2026, it announced the Great Plains merger valued at USD 239.60 million.

Dates investors can mark

Third Coast is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on October 21, 2026, followed by an earnings call on October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, according to MarketBeat.

Stock context in Frankfurt

Third Coast Bancshares had a market capitalization of USD 689.5 million as of October 15, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 35.73 to USD 46.36. The last available Frankfurt quote was EUR 36.80 on October 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CEST.