Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Financial Institutions (FISI)

Financial Institutions (NASDAQ: FISI) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 12/29/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/28/2025 – Financial Institutions was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 12/22/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/20/2025 – Financial Institutions was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 12/18/2025 – Financial Institutions was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research to a “hold” rating.
• 12/17/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Piper Sandler. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/17/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Piper Sandler. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/8/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/25/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/19/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/13/2025 – Financial Institutions had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Financial Institutions Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 15th were paid a dividend of $0.31 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. Financial Institutions’s dividend payout ratio is currently -90.51%.

Financial Institutions, Inc (NASDAQ: FISI) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide tax-advantaged income to shareholders. The company invests primarily in investment-grade municipal obligations issued by states, municipalities and government agencies across the United States. By focusing on high-credit-quality bonds, Financial Institutions aims to deliver current income that is exempt from federal income tax.

In constructing its portfolio, the company may also utilize money market instruments and repurchase agreements to manage liquidity and facilitate efficient settlement.