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PRK Stock Forecast: Park National Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$202
−0.00% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Park National Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $212 — +4.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
61 / 100
Median analyst target
$212
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.7%
1M
+7.3%
YTD
+34.5%
1Y
+25.3%
From 52W high
−4.9%
From 52W low
+38.8%
$146
$213
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PRK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Park National Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
61 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
96
Quality
89
Growth
73
Momentum
68
Issuance
59
Volatility
44
Size
28
Accruals
13
Value
8

Revisions (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Value (8): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PRK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PRK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$140$160$180$200$220Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PRKHigh $217Median $212Low $205

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $205Median $212High $217

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
27 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
3 Feb 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
29 Oct 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 Oct 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
21 July 2025Raymond JamesInitiatesMarket Perform—
30 Apr 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 Jan 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform—
24 Apr 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform—
26 July 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
15 May 2023Piper SandlerDowngradeUnderweight—
25 Aug 2022Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
17 June 2019Janney CapitalInitiatesNeutral—
17 June 2019Janney Montgomery ScottInitiatesNeutral—
4 Jan 2016Boenning & ScattergoodInitiatesNeutral—
31 July 2015Keefe Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
31 July 2015Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
2 July 2015Stephens & Co.InitiatesEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PRK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

PRK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.5%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Park National Corp. (PRK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.0×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
25.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
22.1%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
46.6%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
31.3%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.7%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.2%

Higher than 49% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

PRK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PRKPark National Corp.$3.7B
61
NICNicolet Bankshares, Inc.$3.7B
41
FIBKFirst Interstate BancSystem, Inc.$3.6B
90
MCHBMechanics Bancorp$3.7B
61
BANFBancFirst Corp. (Oklahoma)$3.8B
51
TOWNTownebank$3.5B
50
FFBCFirst Financial Bancorp (Ohio)$3.5B
49

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Park National Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PRK news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

A weekly roundup published on Seeking Alpha highlights dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — PRK watchers can use this summary to monitor dividend-related developments among a universe of notable dividend-paying stocks, including potential changes or signals relevant to the sector.

Here's Why Park National (PRK) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Park National (PRK) qualifies as a top momentum stock pick for investors. The piece evaluates the company's attributes for momentum investing.

Why it matters — PRK watchers would care because the article assesses the company's momentum characteristics, which can influence investor attention on the stock.

Earnings Estimates Rising for Park National (PRK): Will It Gain?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that Park National (PRK) shares have started gaining and may continue rising, supported by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Why it matters — Improving earnings estimates are often viewed as a positive signal for a stock's near-term performance, making this trend noteworthy for PRK watchers.

Park National (PRK) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026neutral

A Zacks report reviews Park National's Q2 2026 earnings, comparing the company's key metrics to Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why it matters — PRK watchers would care because the analysis shows how the bank's quarterly performance stacked up against analyst expectations and prior results.

Park National (PRK) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026positive

Park National (PRK) reported Q2 earnings of $3.40 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.01 per share and up from $2.90 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year growth signal stronger-than-expected quarterly performance for Park National.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PRK stock

What is the PRK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Park National Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $212, with estimates ranging from $205 to $217. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PRK stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Park National Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Park National Corp. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PRK?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Park National Corp. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (96 of 100).

Will PRK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +4.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Park National Corp. 61 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PRK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Park National Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PRK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $205 to $217 over the next 12 months.

How has PRK stock performed over the past year?

Park National Corp. returned +25.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Park National Corp. do?

Park National Corporation is a financial holding company that operates primarily in the banking sector. Its main purpose is to provide a broad range of financial services through its subsidiaries, primarily focusing on traditional banking functions.

What is the latest news on PRK?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A weekly roundup published on Seeking Alpha highlights dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Company

About Park National Corp.

Park National Corporation is a financial holding company that operates primarily in the banking sector. Its main purpose is to provide a broad range of financial services through its subsidiaries, primarily focusing on traditional banking functions. These services include personal and business banking, mortgage and loan services, investment management, and trust services. Park National Corporation serves a diverse customer base, including individual consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and larger corporations. The corporation plays a vital role in the communities it serves by fostering local economic growth and providing access to capital. Its regional focus allows it to deliver personalized customer service, which is a significant feature in differentiating itself from larger national banks. In the financial market, Park National Corporation is known for its consistent performance and emphasis on robust community banking practices. Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, cementing its status as a stable financial institution within its operational regions.

CEO Mr. Matthew R. Miller CPA · 1,589 employees · United States · https://investor.parknationalcorp.com