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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$89.32
-2.5%
$86.74
$68.44
$104.00
$2.94B1.0963,981 shs79,444 shs
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$29.06
-1.1%
$27.71
$16.95
$31.45
$5.31B1.021.39 million shs1.19 million shs
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$22.36
-0.8%
$21.75
$17.23
$24.99
$2.13B1.05326,866 shs367,716 shs
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
$21.51
$21.42
$17.41
$24.28
$2.46B1.09676,974 shs1 shs
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$34.46
-1.7%
$33.78
$24.52
$38.16
$2.04B1.08264,618 shs255,214 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
-0.86%+12.67%+6.64%-0.92%+17.16%
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
+1.64%+10.37%+4.97%-0.03%+44.97%
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
-0.22%+8.10%+4.74%-3.05%+12.86%
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
+0.95%+7.91%+4.75%+0.43%+22.47%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
2.3922 of 5 stars
0.83.04.20.02.74.21.3
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
3.9523 of 5 stars
2.34.02.50.03.11.73.1
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
4.3557 of 5 stars
2.24.03.32.52.81.71.9
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
4.8628 of 5 stars
2.54.05.02.71.83.32.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
1.50
Reduce$85.50-4.28% Downside
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
2.67
Moderate Buy$31.096.99% Upside
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
2.33
Hold$24.6710.32% Upside
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
3.00
Buy$38.0010.27% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FMBI, FRME, CADE, FFBC, and BANF Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/24/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$28.00 ➝ $29.00
4/24/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$32.00 ➝ $33.00
4/24/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Hovde Group
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$32.50 ➝ $33.00
4/23/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$33.00
4/9/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$31.00
4/9/2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$24.00
4/8/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Jefferies Financial Group
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$30.00 ➝ $29.00
4/1/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $33.00
3/8/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$28.00
2/23/2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
Piper Sandler
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$26.00
2/7/2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$24.00 ➝ $27.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$809.34M3.64$6.95 per share12.86$43.56 per share2.05
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$2.19B2.42$3.57 per share8.13$27.50 per share1.06
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$1.12B1.91$3.13 per share7.15$23.84 per share0.94
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
$789.56M3.11$1.65 per share13.07$24.02 per share0.90
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$999.49M2.04$4.09 per share8.42$37.42 per share0.92

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$212.46M$6.1214.5916.21N/A26.25%14.85%1.69%7/18/2024 (Estimated)
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$542.30M$3.139.2810.53N/A23.83%8.97%0.86%7/22/2024 (Estimated)
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$255.86M$2.698.319.89N/A22.94%12.16%1.54%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
$199.56M$1.6013.44N/A25.27%8.19%0.96%N/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$223.79M$3.749.219.87N/A22.39%10.97%1.29%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest FMBI, FRME, CADE, FFBC, and BANF Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$0.59$0.59N/AN/A$201.10 millionN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$0.84N/A-$0.84N/AN/AN/A  
4/23/2024Q1 2024
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$0.54$0.62+$0.08$0.62$427.18 million$437.69 million    
1/29/2024Q4 2023
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$0.53$0.40-$0.13-$0.61$433.99 million$23.15 million
1/25/2024Q4 2023
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$0.61$0.62+$0.01$0.64$207.95 million$202.43 million
1/25/2024Q4 2023
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$0.87$0.87N/A$1.03$158.50 million$156.51 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$1.721.93%+7.94%28.10%30 Years
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
$1.003.44%-4.96%31.95%3 Years
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$0.924.11%N/A34.20%N/A
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
$0.562.60%N/A35.00%N/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$1.363.95%+8.82%36.36%12 Years

Latest FMBI, FRME, CADE, FFBC, and BANF Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/22/2024
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
Quarterly$0.431.96%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
2/6/2024
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
Quarterly$0.344.05%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
0.06
0.95
0.95
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
0.09
0.85
0.85
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
0.50
0.91
0.91
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
0.56
0.97
0.97
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
0.39
0.86
0.86

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
51.72%
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
84.61%
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
77.23%
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
81.12%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
73.92%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
2,10932.97 million21.77 millionOptionable
Cadence Bank stock logo
CADE
Cadence Bank
5,333182.66 million178.63 millionOptionable
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
2,16595.47 million93.51 millionOptionable
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp
2,074114.16 million112.74 millionOptionable
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
2,16259.28 million58.50 millionOptionable

FMBI, FRME, CADE, FFBC, and BANF Headlines

SourceHeadline
First Merchants Corp (FRME) Q1 2024 Earnings: Misses Analyst Expectations Amidst Economic ChallengesFirst Merchants Corp (FRME) Q1 2024 Earnings: Misses Analyst Expectations Amidst Economic Challenges
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 2:02 PM
FRME Stock Earnings: First Merchants Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024FRME Stock Earnings: First Merchants Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024
msn.com - April 25 at 2:02 PM
First Merchants (FRME) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayFirst Merchants (FRME) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
zacks.com - April 25 at 11:00 AM
First Merchants (FRME) Beats Q1 Earnings EstimatesFirst Merchants (FRME) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
zacks.com - April 25 at 10:16 AM
First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Per ShareFirst Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Per Share
globenewswire.com - April 25 at 8:00 AM
First Merchants (FRME) Passes Through 4% Yield MarkFirst Merchants (FRME) Passes Through 4% Yield Mark
nasdaq.com - April 24 at 8:31 PM
First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.com
americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 2:14 AM
First Merchants (FRME) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayFirst Merchants (FRME) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 2:14 AM
First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 1:48 AM
First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) investors are sitting on a loss of 21% if they invested three years agoFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) investors are sitting on a loss of 21% if they invested three years ago
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 4:25 PM
First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred StockFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred Stock
globenewswire.com - April 15 at 3:00 PM
First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 11:17 PM
First Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and WebcastFirst Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
globenewswire.com - April 4 at 10:00 AM
First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest Up 10.0% in MarchFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest Up 10.0% in March
marketbeat.com - April 2 at 4:51 PM
Vanguard Group Inc. Increases Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Vanguard Group Inc. Increases Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)
marketbeat.com - April 1 at 4:12 AM
Denali Advisors LLC Has $3.96 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Denali Advisors LLC Has $3.96 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)
marketbeat.com - March 30 at 7:33 PM
San Bernardino’s first merchant was an early Jewish pioneerSan Bernardino’s first merchant was an early Jewish pioneer
redlandsdailyfacts.com - March 30 at 2:47 AM
First Merchants Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsFirst Merchants Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
finance.yahoo.com - March 3 at 9:54 AM
First Merchants (FRME) Price Target Increased by 6.33% to 42.84First Merchants (FRME) Price Target Increased by 6.33% to 42.84
msn.com - February 24 at 9:53 AM
Be Sure To Check Out First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Before It Goes Ex-DividendBe Sure To Check Out First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - February 24 at 9:53 AM
Merchants file claims against SF demanding removal of controversial Valencia St. bike laneMerchants file claims against SF demanding removal of controversial Valencia St. bike lane
msn.com - February 21 at 6:48 PM
First Merchants Corp. Unveils 2024 Executive Incentive ProgramFirst Merchants Corp. Unveils 2024 Executive Incentive Program
msn.com - February 9 at 8:29 AM
First Merchants Corp. Declares Cash Dividend for ShareholdersFirst Merchants Corp. Declares Cash Dividend for Shareholders
msn.com - February 8 at 10:38 AM
First Merchants declares $0.34 dividendFirst Merchants declares $0.34 dividend
msn.com - February 7 at 2:41 PM

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Company Descriptions

BancFirst logo

BancFirst

NASDAQ:BANF
BancFirst Corporation operates as the bank holding company for BancFirst that provides a range of commercial banking services to retail customers, and small to medium-sized businesses. The company operates through BancFirst Metropolitan Banks, BancFirst Community Banks, Pegasus, Worthington, and Other Financial Services segments. It offers checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, sweep accounts, club accounts, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as overdraft protection and auto draft services. The company also provides commercial and agricultural non-real estate loans for working capital, facilities acquisition or expansion, purchase of equipment, and other needs; lending services that include private banking, energy, commercial and residential real estate, and commercial and industrial loans; and loans to finance purchases of consumer goods, such as automobiles, boats, household goods, vacations, and education. In addition, it engages in the investment management and administration of trusts for individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans, as well as bond trustee and paying agent business for various Oklahoma municipalities and governmental entities; and provision of item processing, research, and other correspondent banking services to financial institutions and governmental units. Further, the company provides insurance agency services; depository and funds transfer, collection, safe deposit box, cash management, and other services. It serves customers in non-metropolitan trade centers and cities in the metropolitan statistical areas of Oklahoma. The company was formerly known as United Community Corporation and changed its name to BancFirst Corporation in November 1988. BancFirst Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Cadence Bank logo

Cadence Bank

NYSE:CADE
Cadence Bank provides commercial banking and financial services. Its products and services include consumer banking, consumer loans, mortgages, home equity lines and loans, credit cards, commercial and business banking, treasury management, specialized and asset-based lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and correspondent banking services. The company's products and services also comprise small business administration lending, foreign exchange, wealth management, investment and trust, financial planning, retirement plan management, and personal and business insurance services. Cadence Bank was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
First Financial Bancorp. logo

First Financial Bancorp.

NASDAQ:FFBC
First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
First Midwest Bancorp logo

First Midwest Bancorp

NASDAQ:FMBI
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of commercial and retail banking services. It offers a full range of commercial, retail, treasury management, and wealth management products and services to commercial and industrial, agricultural, commercial real estate, municipal, and consumer customers. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
First Merchants logo

First Merchants

NASDAQ:FRME
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.