On Thursday, SVB Financial received an upgrade to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating, from 69 to 79.
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Top and bottom line growth moved higher in the company's most recent quarter. Earnings were up 5%, compared to 1% in the prior report. Revenue increased from 21% to 24%.
SVB Financial earns the No. 1 rank among its peers in the Banks-Super Regional industry group. Fifth Third Bancorp and PNC Financial Services are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.