Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) Stock Forecast
CFR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.47 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $172.71 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $2.78
- 52-week range
- $119.85 – $170.08
CFR analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CFR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CFR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.81 | $2.74 | $2.94 | $2.67 | +5.1% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.02 | $10.88 | $11.25 | $10.23 | +7.8% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.03 | $11.57 | $13.25 | $11.02 | +9.2% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CFR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $609.4M | $592.3M | $622.6M | +3.4% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.41B | $2.36B | $2.46B | +3.9% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.57B | $2.50B | $2.63B | +6.6% | 10 |
CFR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CFR revenue: reported and forecast
CFR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.70 | $2.79 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.81 | +4.1% | 5 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.70 | $10.98 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.02 | +3.0% | 5 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.10 | $11.71 | $11.75 | $11.93 | $12.03 | +8.4% | 8 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CFR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CFR beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CFR
15 analysts cover Cullen/Frost Bankers; their consensus rating is hold (3.47 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $172.71, 11.4% above the latest close of $155.05. Analysts expect earnings of $11.02 per share for 2026, +7.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $12.03 per share on revenue of $2.6 billion. Cullen/Frost Bankers beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CFR forecast FAQ
What is Cullen/Frost Bankers's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cullen/Frost Bankers is $172.71, 11.4% above the latest close of $155.05.
Is Cullen/Frost Bankers a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Cullen/Frost Bankers, 3 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cullen/Frost Bankers's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $11.02 per share for 2026 (range $10.88 to $11.25); for 2027 the estimate is $12.03.
What is Cullen/Frost Bankers's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.4 billion, growth of 3.9%; for 2027 it is $2.6 billion.
When does Cullen/Frost Bankers report earnings?
Cullen/Frost Bankers is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.78.
Does Cullen/Frost Bankers usually beat earnings estimates?
Cullen/Frost Bankers reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.