Sharemaestro company-news research for HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
Company news sentiment
Latest HTB news and sentiment
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Early balanced news score
14 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
14 current stories are mapped specifically to HTB.
The score uses 5 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.023.
Confidence is 16/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 16:13 | 50 | -1 | 15/100 (-3) | 14 (-17) | Provisional |
| 02 Sep 23:59 | 51 | -4 | 18/100 (-9) | 31 (-15) | Provisional |
| 24 Aug 23:59 | 55 | -1 | 27/100 (-5) | 46 (-1) | Provisional |
| 22 Aug 23:59 | 56 | -1 | 32/100 (-3) | 47 (-9) | Provisional |
| 21 Aug 23:59 | 57 | +4 | 35/100 (+4) | 56 (+1) | Provisional |
| 20 Aug 23:59 | 53 | +0 | 31/100 (+3) | 55 (+1) | Provisional |
| 19 Aug 23:59 | 53 | -1 | 28/100 (-1) | 54 (+2) | Provisional |
| 18 Aug 23:59 | 54 | +0 | 29/100 (-2) | 52 (+1) | Provisional |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB) Peer Comparison โ Compare with Others
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 17:50
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 12.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust's Charlotte regional HQ to lead HR, facilities work on Blue Ridge merger
HomeTrust Bank's Charlotte regional headquarters will play a significant role in the bank's merger with Virginia-based Blue Ridge Bank. While Charlotte customers will experience minimal changes, the merger will enhance HomeTrust's capacity to compete for larger loans. The Charlotte office will specifically handle HR and facilities work related to the integration.
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 18:43
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 21.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust to Acquire Blue Ridge in $448M Stock Deal
HomeTrust Bancshares has agreed to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million. This acquisition will expand HomeTrust's presence into several Virginia markets, creating a larger Southeast commercial bank with over $7 billion in assets. The deal is expected to increase HomeTrust's earnings per share by about 30% once cost savings are realized in 2028, with the transaction anticipated to close in early Q1 2027.
- Published
- 22 Aug 2026 01:07
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Business expansion
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 24.3d old
- Duplicates
- 4 consolidated
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:HTB) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 14:38
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 24.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE:HTB) Price Target Raised to $57.00 at Stephens
Stephens has increased its price target for HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE:HTB) to $57.00 from $55.00, maintaining an "overweight" rating and suggesting a 22.27% upside. This comes as the company exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.94 EPS against an $0.89 estimate and revenues of $54.54 million. Despite recent insider stock sales, institutional investors hold a significant portion of HTB shares, and analyst sentiment remains positive with a consensus "Buy" rating.
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 12:40
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade, Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 58/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.4% of the score ยท 24.8d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
HomeTrust (HTB) Earnings Reading: Reported EPS Tops Expectations for the Current Session; Market Reaction: Shares Fall 0.97% in the Latest Reading - Earnings Call Transcript
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 00:30
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 39/100
- 30-day weight
- 20.2% of the score ยท 26.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust Bank announces merger with Blue Ridge Bank
HomeTrust Bank has announced its merger with Blue Ridge Bank. This news was published on August 17, 2026, at 12:37 PM EDT, and is part of the ongoing financial news coverage by WJHL.
- Published
- 19 Aug 2026 20:12
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 26.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Revenue Breakdown โ BOATS:HTB
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB) generated $213.07 million USD in revenue last year, primarily from its Retail and Commercial Banking segment. This revenue figure marks an increase from the previous year's $202.12 million USD. All of the company's revenue originated from the United States.
- Published
- 19 Aug 2026 12:12
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 26.8d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
HomeTrust to purchase Blue Ridge Bankshares in all-stock deal
North Carolina's HomeTrust is set to acquire Virginia-based Blue Ridge Bankshares in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $448.1 million. This merger will create a commercial bank with over $7 billion in assets and more than 60 branches across the Southeast, expanding HomeTrust's presence into Virginia. The transaction, expected to close in early Q1 2027, has been unanimously approved by both boards and is projected to be about 30% accretive to HomeTrust's earnings per share by 2028.
- Published
- 18 Aug 2026 10:40
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 27.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Expands into Attractive Virginia Markets Through Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
HomeTrust Bancshares announced it will acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million, expected to close in early 2027. This merger will create a regional bank with over $7 billion in assets, expanding HomeTrust's presence in Virginia and strengthening its competitive standing in the Southeast. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, is projected to be about 30% earnings-accretive by 2028.
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026 17:30
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 36/100
- 30-day weight
- 41.4% of the score ยท 28.6d old
- Duplicates
- 4 consolidated
HomeTrust Bancshares to Acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares in $448 Million Merger
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. announced its agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million. This merger will expand HomeTrust's presence in Virginia, creating a regional commercial bank with over $7 billion in assets and more than 60 locations across the Southeast. The deal is expected to increase HomeTrust's earnings per share by about 30% once cost savings are realized and aims to accelerate HomeTrust's growth strategy by leveraging Blue Ridge's established banking franchise and deposit base.
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026 14:11
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 28.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
NC lender to acquire Blue Ridge Bank for $448M
This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Asheville, North Carolina-based HomeTrust Bancshares, the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, has agreed to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares, the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, for $448.1 million in stock, the companies said Monday. Acquiring Richmond, Virginia-based Blue Ridge expands HomeTrust's footprint in Virginia and pushes the lender to $7 billion in assets, according to a news release. The combined company will have about 60 location
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026 12:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Business expansion
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 28.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
HomeTrust to Merge With Blue Ridge in All-Stock Deal; Holders to Receive 0.086 HomeTrust Shares
HomeTrust Bancshares announced an all-stock merger with Blue Ridge Bankshares, where Blue Ridge holders will receive 0.086 HomeTrust shares for each of their shares. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in Q1 2027 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The agreement also includes a cashless warrant conversion program for Blue Ridge and insider voting agreements to ensure shareholder support.
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026 12:11
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Regulatory Approval
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 36/100
- 30-day weight
- 33.9% of the score ยท 28.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
An All-Stock Bank Deal Worth About $448M Awaits Approvals
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) has agreed to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares (NYSEAM: BRBS) in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $448.1 million. The deal, expected to close in early Q1 2027, will create a commercial bank with over $7 billion in assets and more than 60 locations across the Southeast, with HomeTrust stockholders owning about 65% of the combined company. HomeTrust projects the acquisition to be approximately 30% EPS accretive by 2028, despite an estimated 8.3% tangible book value dilution.
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026 12:11
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Dilution risk, Business expansion
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 28.8d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Earlier company news
HTB news archive
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Older news is kept in the archive
There are 70 older HTB headlines. Open one page at a time when you need them.
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Provider mentions not used in the score
A news provider linked these stories to HTB, but the headline and available text are not mainly about HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.. They are kept here for transparency and do not affect the score, confidence, history or wider market totals.
Provider mentions are kept separate
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How to read the score
It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.