S&T Bancorp, Inc. (STBA) stock analysis

On Oct 29, 2026, our model rated S&T Bancorp, Inc. (STBA) WEAK BUY with 25% confidence at a price of $50.48. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.

Technical picture

The 14-day RSI is 62, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.

MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.

The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.

Volume is about normal (0.9x the 20-day average).

Trend structure and money flow

Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.

The most recent swing high is $53.11 and the swing low is $34.80; traders often treat these as resistance and support.

Price is sitting in a bullish order block, a zone where large buyers stepped in before.

Fundamentals

The PEG ratio is 1.23, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.

The company reports a profit margin of 35.1% and revenue growth of +6.2%.

In its latest quarter it earned $1.09 per share, which beat the $0.99 analysts expected.

Wall Street's average rating is 2.7 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $54.17.

The next earnings report is expected around Jan 21, 2027; prices often move sharply around earnings.

Trade plan from the model

The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $50.48, a target of $52.43 (+3.9%) and a stop-loss at $48.36 (-4.2%).

That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.9 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.

The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 8, 2026 whatever the price does.

Research notes

The model's one-paragraph read

Leans BUY — composite score +0.25 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 62.5, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.23, margin 35.1%, revenue growth 6.2%. Financial results: last EPS surprise +10.1%, next earnings 2027-01-21. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure, price retesting a bullish order block, price retesting a bearish order block. FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 1 prior look(s). Internet research: S&T Bancorp’s **bull case** is supported by strong Q3 2026 results: revenue rose 4.6% year over year to $108.4 million, adjusted EPS beat consensus by 10.6%, and asset quality and capital remained solid. The **bear case** is that after a 118% three-year share-price gain, valuation and investor expectations may be stretched, while competitive loan and deposit pricing could pressure margins and growth. The major recent catalyst was the October 28 dividend increase from $0.37 to $0.38 per quarter, implying roughly a 3% annualized yield at the October 27 closing price. Suggested levels: entry $50.48, target $52.43, stop-loss $48.36, exit by 2026-11-08 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).

Past ratings for STBA

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Recent news on STBA

• Oct 29, 2026: S&T Bancorp, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend (PR Newswire)

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Frequently asked questions

Is STBA a buy right now?

As of Oct 29, 2026, our automated model rates S&T Bancorp, Inc. (STBA) WEAK BUY with 25% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.

What is the price target for STBA?

The model's most recent plan targets $52.43 with a stop-loss at $48.36, from an entry near $50.48.

When does S&T Bancorp, Inc. report earnings next?

The next earnings report is expected around Jan 21, 2027.

What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?

A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.