KBW

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on Maiden Holdings (NASDAQ: MHLD). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $11. On Friday, MHLD closed the day at $9.27.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $15. On Friday, PFS closed the day at $13.86.

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on Reinsurance Group of America (NYSE: RGA). At the same time, the rating agency reduced its price target on the company's stock to $71. On Friday, RGA closed the day at $58.21.

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on Washington Banking (NASDAQ: WBCO). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $17. On Friday, WBCO closed the day at $12.97.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Wilshire Bancorp (NASDAQ: WIBC). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $3.50. On Friday, WIBC closed the day at $3.30.

KBW is out with its report today on Citizens Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ: CRBCD), reiterating Outperform. In its report, KBW writes, "For the first time in 12 quarters, Citizens reported a profit with 2Q11 operating EPS of $0.23, well ahead of our estimate and consensus. Results were characterized by...

KBW is out with its report today on GFI Group (NASDAQ: GFIG), downgrading GFIG from Outperform to Market Perform. In its report, KBW writes, "We downgrade GFIG to Market Perform from Outperform, with 13% upside to our new 12-month price target of $5, 13.5X our lower 2012 EPS estimate of $0.37....

KBW is out with its report today on EMC Insurance Group (NASDAQ: EMCI), lowering its PT from $22 to $21. In its report, KBW writes, "We are maintaining our 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates of a loss of $0.45, and a profit of $1.80, respectively. We are lowering our target price to $21 from $22 and...

KBW is out with its report today on Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ: AFSI), downgrading AFSI from Outperform to Market Perform. In its report, KBW writes, "AmTrust's 2Q included strong top-line growth and a solid 90% combined ratio. Excluding foreign currency gains and a lower than expected tax...

KBW is out with its report today on Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI), lowering its PT from $15 to $11.50. In its report, KBW writes, "Following second quarter results at ORI, we are lowering our full-year 2011 and 2012 operating EPS estimates to ($0.51) and $0.59 from $0.19 and $0.95...

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on American Capital Agency (NASDAQ: AGNC). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $30. On Wednesday, AGNC lost 2.04% of its value to finish the day at $28.39. Its shares added 0.04% to its value in today's...

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on NASDAQ (NASDAQ: NDAQ). At the same time, the rating agency reduced its price target on the company's stock to $33. On Wednesday, NDAQ lost 3.25% of its value to finish the day at $23.50.

KBW is out with its report today on Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NASDAQ: BHLB), reiterating Outperform. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "Once again, BHLB delivered operating earnings that either met or exceeded previous quarter's guidance. Stronger spread income was a key driver of this quarter's...

KBW is out with its report today on Community Bank System (NYSE: CBU), raising its PT from $26 to $27. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "CBU continues to hit on all cylinders as the bank reported another strong quarter, topping both KBW and Street estimates. Versus our model, CBU reported better...

KBW is out with its report today on Meridian Interstate Bancorp (NASDAQ: EBSB), maintaining Outperform. In its report, KBW writes, "EBSB reported operating results of $0.10/sh missing both KBW and Street estimates by $0.01 as weaker NII was partially offset by a lower provision. The bank was able...