Stephens analyst Matt Olney upgraded UMB Financial (UMBF) to Overweight from Equal Weight as he believes the bank to be among a group of Southwest banking peers that offer attractive positioning in line with a more defensive sentiment. Regional credit trends remain excellent in the Southwest region, noted Olney, who adds that he feels UMB's consensus EPS forecasts are "reasonable with limited downside." He raised his price target on UMB Financial shares to $75 from $70. He also upgraded peers Iberiabank (IBKC) and Guaranty Bancshares (GNTY) this morning.