Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Community Financial System (CBU)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU):

• 10/12/2026 – Community Financial System had its price target lowered by DA Davidson from $70.00 to $69.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – Community Financial System had its price target lowered by Piper Sandler from $71.00 to $65.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – Community Financial System had its price target lowered by Piper Sandler from $71.00 to $65.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 9/29/2026 – Community Financial System had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Community Financial System Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 13th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th were issued a $0.49 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $1.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. This is an increase from Community Financial System’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.47. Community Financial System’s payout ratio is currently 45.48%.

Insider Transactions at Community Financial System

In related news, Director Brenda M. Hall acquired 476 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $63.59 per share, with a total value of $30,268.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $32,748.85. This trade represents a 1,220.51% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 1.15% of the company’s stock.

Community Financial System, Inc (NYSE: CBU) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in DeWitt, New York. Its principal banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A., provides a broad range of financial products and services to individuals, families, farmers, small businesses and commercial customers.

The company’s banking operations include deposit accounts, residential and commercial lending, agricultural financing, consumer loans, cash management and other business banking services.