Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) Stock Forecast
LKFN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $66.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $1.08
- 52-week range
- $55.03 – $63.70
LKFN analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LKFN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LKFN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.09 | $1.07 | $1.11 | $1.03 | +5.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.38 | $4.34 | $4.42 | $4.01 | +9.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.51 | $4.45 | $4.55 | $4.38 | +3.0% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LKFN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $73.7M | $73.4M | $74.0M | +5.1% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $290.8M | $290.1M | $291.2M | +6.3% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $305.2M | $304.5M | $306.0M | +5.0% | 4 |
LKFN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LKFN revenue: reported and forecast
LKFN 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) | $1.09 | $1.08 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | −0.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.32 | $4.38 | $4.38 | $4.38 | $4.38 | +1.3% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.49 | $4.50 | $4.51 | $4.51 | $4.51 | +0.5% | 1 up · 2 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.
LKFN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LKFN beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from LKFN
5 analysts cover Lakeland Financial; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $66.50, 14.7% above the latest close of $58.00. Analysts expect earnings of $4.38 per share for 2026, +9.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.51 per share on revenue of $305.2 million. Lakeland Financial beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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LKFN forecast FAQ
What is Lakeland Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lakeland Financial is $66.50, 14.7% above the latest close of $58.00.
Is Lakeland Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Lakeland Financial, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lakeland Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.38 per share for 2026 (range $4.34 to $4.42); for 2027 the estimate is $4.51.
What is Lakeland Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $290.8 million, growth of 6.3%; for 2027 it is $305.2 million.
When does Lakeland Financial report earnings?
Lakeland Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.08.
Does Lakeland Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Lakeland Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.