BUZZ-US bank ACNB hits over two-month high after Piper Sandler upgrades to 'overweight'

Shares of community bank ACNB Corp ACNB.O jump 8% to $44.25, hitting their highest since December 18

Piper Sandler upgrades ACNB shares to "overweight" from "neutral", following the bank's $73.5 million acquisition of rival Traditions Bancorp TRBK.PK

Brokerage raises PT on ACNB to $50 from $37, a 22% upside to stock's last close

Brokerage says Traditions' deal brings significant boost to EPS; adds that it looks for a return to premium valuation for ACNB, as investors better appreciate the earning power of the combined franchise

ACNB stock currently trades at a slight discount to peers - brokerage

All three brokerages covering the stock rate it "buy" or higher, with the median PT of $50, according to data compiled by LSEG

ACNB stock up 11% YTD