Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) to $47 and Maintains an Equal Weight Rating

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE:AUB) is among the 10 Fastest Growing NYSE Stocks to Buy.

On March 2, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE:AUB) to $47 from $44 and maintained an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm said it increased price targets across the midcap banks group by a median of 8%. While noting that recent outperformance means “the bar is higher from here,” the firm remains optimistic on the group, citing tailwinds from loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and capital return.

On February 24, 2026, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE:AUB) announced that Alexander Dodd will become chief financial officer effective April 13, succeeding Robert Gorman, who is retiring after nearly 14 years with the company. Gorman will remain with the company through September 30 as an executive advisor to assist with Dodd’s transition. Dodd, 49, joins the company from TD Bank Group, where he held several senior finance leadership roles over nearly two decades, most recently serving as Deputy CFO and Executive Vice President.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE:AUB) operates as the bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank, providing banking and related financial products and services to consumers and businesses in the United States through its Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking segments.

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