Pinnacle Financial: The Undervalued Southeast Growth Champion

Pinnacle Financial Partners targets 2026 loan growth of 9-11% and adjusted revenue of $5.0B-5.2B. PNFP's 2026 outlook incorporates the integration of Synovus, signaling a significant strategic transaction. Loan growth acceleration is both linked to the Synovus integration and organic growth. Management's forward guidance highlights robust expansion and revenue synergies from recent acquisitions. Hiring plans should enable balance sheet growth.

The Pinnacle and Synovus merger has two quarters under its belt now, having closed at the start of January 2026. And so far so good for Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP).