UMB Financial had its Relative Strength (RS) Rating upgraded from 79 to 82 Wednesday.
IBD's unique RS Rating measures technical performance by showing how a stock's price movement over the last 52 weeks measures up against that of the other stocks in our database.
History reveals that the market's biggest winners typically have an 80 or better RS Rating in the early stages of their moves.
Looking For The Best Stocks To Buy And Watch? Start Here
UMB Financial is building a consolidation with a 129.94 buy point. See if the stock can clear the breakout price in heavy trade.
Earnings-per-share growth dropped last quarter from 11% to 9%, but revenue rose from 14% to 17%.
UMB Financial earns the No. 17 rank among its peers in the Banks-Midwest industry group. Equity Bancshares, First Business Finl Svcs and Landmark Bancorp are among the top 5 highly rated stocks within the group.
RELATED:
IBD Stock Rating Upgrades: Rising Relative Strength
Why Should You Use IBD's Relative Strength Rating?
How Relative Strength Line Can Help You Judge A Stock
Ready To Grow Your Investing Skills? Join An IBD Meetup Group!