Origin Bancorp price target raised to $44 from $40 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Origin Bancorp (OBK) to $44 from $40 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. Origin Bancorp unveiled the “Optimize Origin” performance enhancement program in conjunction with earnings that is expected to deliver 1% Return on Average Assets by the fourth quarter of 2025, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm continues to view risk-reward positively given the significant steps Origin has already taken to notably change its fundamental outlook.