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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$22.20
+0.1%
$21.94
$15.79
$26.13
$745.92M0.9984,540 shs95,378 shs
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$14.21
+2.5%
$14.47
$9.72
$16.08
$2.23B1.152.42 million shs3.50 million shs
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
$24.15
$23.49
$13.43
$25.72
$1.27B1.07253,250 shs1 shs
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$24.61
+0.2%
$24.66
$22.82
$32.06
$768.57M0.88163,236 shs125,506 shs
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
$4,499.97
-3.8%
$4,754.94
$4,225.00
$6,000.00
$540.00M0.41118 shs93 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
+0.09%+5.76%-0.22%-7.07%+21.38%
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
+2.53%+2.01%-3.46%+9.73%+18.52%
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
+0.24%+5.40%-0.40%-11.54%+1.69%
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
-3.85%0.00%-7.98%-15.09%-24.05%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
2.3536 of 5 stars
2.10.02.50.01.10.83.1
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
4.7951 of 5 stars
3.14.01.73.32.03.32.5
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
4.2287 of 5 stars
3.33.04.20.02.61.72.5
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
2.25
Hold$26.2518.24% Upside
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
2.20
Hold$17.0720.14% Upside
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/A
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
2.67
Moderate Buy$32.0030.03% Upside
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AMTB, BANC, FBMS, FMBL, and EBSB Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/10/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$14.00 ➝ $16.00
4/1/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$16.00
3/22/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $18.00
3/8/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$16.00
1/30/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$13.00 ➝ $16.00
1/26/2024
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$27.00 ➝ $28.00
1/26/2024
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
Raymond James
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$23.00 ➝ $27.00
1/26/2024
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$25.00
1/26/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Wedbush
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$14.00 ➝ $16.00
1/26/2024
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$28.00
(Data available from 4/23/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$636.08M1.17$2.29 per share9.71$21.91 per share1.01
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$1.97B1.14$9.17 per share1.55$18.39 per share0.77
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
$269.38M4.72$1.22 per share19.72$15.47 per share1.56
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$387.64M1.98$3.37 per share7.31$30.52 per share0.81
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
$431.97M1.25$1,229.50 per share3.66$10,655.71 per share0.42

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$32.49M$0.9722.898.92N/A5.11%8.88%0.68%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
-$1.90B-$3.16N/A6.93N/A-44.04%1.14%0.10%4/23/2024 (Confirmed)
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
$65.05M$1.5215.8916.66N/A31.56%9.75%1.21%N/A
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$75.46M$2.3910.309.18N/A19.47%10.60%1.22%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
$70.01M$553.738.13N/A16.21%5.29%0.57%N/A

Latest AMTB, BANC, FBMS, FMBL, and EBSB Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/24/2024N/A
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$0.37$0.36-$0.01N/AN/AN/A  
4/24/2024N/A
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$0.60$0.59-$0.01N/AN/AN/A  
4/23/2024N/A
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$0.26$0.22-$0.04N/AN/AN/A  
1/25/202412/31/2023
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
-$0.28-$4.55-$4.27$3.63$163.11 million$193.06 million    
1/25/2024Q4 2023
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
N/A$101.61+$101.61$101.61N/A$66.44 million
1/24/2024Q4 2023
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$0.46$0.46N/A$1.43$91.52 million$101.29 million
1/24/2024Q4 2023
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$0.70$0.59-$0.11$0.83$72.10 million$60.01 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
$0.361.62%N/A37.11%N/A
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$0.402.81%+18.56%N/A 1 Years
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
$0.401.66%N/A26.32%N/A
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$1.004.06%+28.92%41.84%7 Years
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
$112.002.49%N/A20.23%N/A

Latest AMTB, BANC, FBMS, FMBL, and EBSB Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/8/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Quarterly$0.103.02%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
2/20/2024
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
Quarterly$28.002.28%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
1/24/2024
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
Quarterly$0.253.84%2/6/20242/7/20242/23/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
1.08
0.96
0.91
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
0.32
0.90
0.89
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
0.69
1.25
1.23
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
0.54
0.85
0.85
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
0.75
0.76
0.76

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Amerant Bancorp Inc. stock logo
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp
68233.60 million31.23 millionOptionable
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
2,304157.27 million152.87 millionOptionable
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBSB
Meridian Bancorp
50152.61 million49.83 millionOptionable
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
1,07831.23 million30.19 millionOptionable
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock logo
FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
N/A120,000106,000Not Optionable

AMTB, BANC, FBMS, FMBL, and EBSB Headlines

SourceHeadline
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCMKTS:FMBL) Stock Price Down 1.1%Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCMKTS:FMBL) Stock Price Down 1.1%
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 12:39 AM
Downtown Long Beach’s Union Bank building sold; 3 other waterfront parcels on the marketDowntown Long Beach’s Union Bank building sold; 3 other waterfront parcels on the market
msn.com - April 4 at 7:10 AM
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp: A Dividend King At An Attractive ValuationFarmers & Merchants Bancorp: A Dividend King At An Attractive Valuation
seekingalpha.com - March 18 at 7:46 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend Payment of $28 Per ShareFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend Payment of $28 Per Share
businesswire.com - February 20 at 8:05 AM
CORRECTING and REPLACING Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year ResultsCORRECTING and REPLACING Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
ca.finance.yahoo.com - January 28 at 2:34 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year ResultsFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 10:41 AM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL)Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL)
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 1:46 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach declares $28 dividend and a special dividend of $15/per ShareFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach declares $28 dividend and a special dividend of $15/per Share
msn.com - November 20 at 12:32 PM
F&M Bank CFO Hinrichs to retire after 60 yearsF&M Bank CFO Hinrichs to retire after 60 years
ocbj.com - November 10 at 2:20 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Announces Executive Management Transition and Organizational RealignmentFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Announces Executive Management Transition and Organizational Realignment
finance.yahoo.com - November 10 at 2:20 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Third-Quarter ResultsFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2023 Third-Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - October 18 at 8:52 AM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach: Strong Results But The Securities Portfolio Is A RiskFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach: Strong Results But The Securities Portfolio Is A Risk
msn.com - October 11 at 12:21 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp: Entering More Difficult TerrainFarmers & Merchants Bancorp: Entering More Difficult Terrain
msn.com - September 26 at 1:15 PM
Muscatine-based CBI Bank has acquired a branch of Farmers-Merchants BankMuscatine-based CBI Bank has acquired a branch of Farmers-Merchants Bank
wqad.com - September 19 at 3:24 PM
Luzerne Merchants Farmers Market returnsLuzerne Merchants Farmers Market returns
pahomepage.com - July 10 at 10:01 AM
Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyalFarmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal
kenoshanews.com - July 2 at 2:59 PM
Guide: Long Island Farmers MarketsGuide: Long Island Farmers Markets
longisland.news12.com - June 22 at 8:55 AM
FMBL Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long BeachFMBL Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
seekingalpha.com - March 29 at 5:40 PM
Amid Banking Crisis, This Regional Bank Is Scheduled To Pay A Whopping $28/Share Dividend This MonthAmid Banking Crisis, This Regional Bank Is Scheduled To Pay A Whopping $28/Share Dividend This Month
msn.com - March 16 at 2:34 PM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Experiences Influx of Deposits Amidst Period of Banking TurbulenceFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Experiences Influx of Deposits Amidst Period of Banking Turbulence
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 9:33 AM
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long BeachFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
morningstar.com - February 24 at 11:46 PM
New UNMC study warns Nebraska farmers of cancer risksNew UNMC study warns Nebraska farmers of cancer risks
ketv.com - January 16 at 12:02 AM
‘Cattle farmers set to enjoy true value of their products’‘Cattle farmers set to enjoy true value of their products’
herald.co.zw - January 16 at 12:02 AM
Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. What The Texas Agriculture Department is doing to helpFarmers face a higher risk of suicide. What The Texas Agriculture Department is doing to help
keranews.org - January 13 at 9:15 PM

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Amerant Bancorp logo

Amerant Bancorp

NASDAQ:AMTB
Amerant Bancorp Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Amerant Bank, N.A. that provides banking products and services to individuals and businesses in the United States and internationally. It offers checking, savings, business, and money market accounts; cash management services; and certificates of deposits. The company also provides variable and fixed rate commercial real estate loans; owner-occupied; single-family residential; commercial; and consumer loans and overdrafts, such as automobile, personal, or loans secured by cash or securities and revolving credit card agreements. In addition, it offers trust and estate planning products and services to high-net-worth customers, brokerage and investment advisory services in global capital markets, and wealth management and fiduciary services. Further, the company provides debit and credit cards, night depositories, direct deposits, cashier's checks, safe deposit boxes, letters of credit, and treasury management services, including wire transfer, remote deposit capture, and automated clearinghouse services; derivative instruments; and online and mobile banking, account balances, statements and other documents, online transfers and bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements services, as well as automated teller machines, and banking by mobile devices, telephone, and mail. It operates banking centers in Florida and Texas. The company was formerly known as Mercantil Bank Holding Corporation and changed its name to Amerant Bancorp Inc. in June 2019. Amerant Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
Banc of California logo

Banc of California

NYSE:BANC
Banc of California, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California that provides various banking products and services in California. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, savings, money market, demand, and time deposits; certificates of deposit; retirement accounts; and safe deposit boxes. It also provides real estate loans to professional developers and real estate investors for the acquisition, construction, refinancing, renovation, and on-going operation of commercial real estate properties; commercial real estate mortgage, residential real estate mortgage, and real estate construction and land loans; commercial loans and leases, such as equipment finance, other asset-based, venture capital, secured business, warehouse, and other lending services; small business administration loans; and consumer loans comprising personal, auto, and other loans, as well as home equity and revolving lines of credit. In addition, the company offers international banking, multi-state deposit, and asset and investment management services, as well as cash and treasury management services; and online, mobile, remote deposit, and telephone banking services. It serves small and middle-market businesses, venture capital firms, non-profit organizations, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-net worth individuals. Banc of California, Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Meridian Bancorp logo

Meridian Bancorp

NASDAQ:EBSB
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of banking and financial services, through East Boston Savings Bank. It offers banking products such as mobile banking; retirement services; investments; savings and certificates of deposits; personal lending; auto loan; line of credit, and cash management. The company was founded on March 6, 2014 and is headquartered in Peabody, MA.
First Bancshares logo

First Bancshares

NASDAQ:FBMS
The First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The First Bank that provides general commercial and retail banking services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking Division, and Holding Company. It offers deposit services, including checking, NOW, and savings accounts; other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit; and individual retirement and health savings accounts. The company also provides commercial loans comprising secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans consisting of equity lines of credit, as well as secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; and real estate construction and acquisition loans. In addition, it originates loans to purchase existing residential homes, construct new homes, and to refinance existing mortgages; and provides financial and wealth management services. Further, the company offers online internet banking services, automated teller machines, voice response telephone inquiry services, commercial sweep accounts, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, merchant services, mobile deposit, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, automatic drafts for various accounts, and credit card services. It serves small to medium-sized businesses, professional concerns, individuals, associations, organizations, and governmental authorities. The company operates full-service banking and financial service offices, motor bank facility, and loan production offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The First Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach logo

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach

OTCMKTS:FMBL
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach provides various banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in Los Angeles, Orange, and Santa Barbara Counties. It offers checking, savings, Christmas club savings, health savings, market rate savings, and money market accounts; demand and time deposits; certificates of deposit; and individual retirement account. The company also provides personal, home, commercial real estate, real estate and construction, and commercial business loans, as well as lines of credit; financing for residential loans comprising single-family and multifamily loans; and credit and debit cards. In addition, it offers account management, receivables and payables, and risk management services; commercial lending services; and faith-based and healthcare banking services, as well as online and mobile banking services. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California.