Shares of Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC) surged 5.20% during Tuesday's intraday trading session, following a bullish signal from Wall Street analysts. The stock's upward movement comes as Stephens & Co. reiterated its price target of $65.00 per share for SMBC, showcasing continued confidence in the regional bank's growth prospects.

The maintained price target suggests significant upside potential from the stock's current trading levels, which has likely fueled investor optimism. Stephens & Co.'s decision to keep its price target unchanged indicates that the firm believes Southern Missouri Bancorp's fundamentals remain strong and that the stock is potentially undervalued at its current price.

While specific details about the analyst's rationale were not provided, the reaffirmed price target implies a positive outlook for Southern Missouri Bancorp's financial performance and market position. Investors appear to be responding favorably to this vote of confidence from a respected financial institution, driving the stock's impressive intraday gains.