NASDAQ:GABC German American Bancorp (GABC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $43.27 -0.11 (-0.25%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$43.24 -0.03 (-0.06%) As of 05/22/2026 04:10 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About German American Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:GABC) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get GABC alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$43.16▼$43.5950-Day Range$39.08▼$44.4352-Week Range$36.55▼$45.00Volume100,256 shsAverage Volume106,278 shsMarket Capitalization$1.63 billionP/E Ratio11.99Dividend Yield2.87%Price Target$47.67Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview German American Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. Through its principal subsidiary, German American Bank, it delivers a range of community banking services tailored to individuals, small-to-medium enterprises and agricultural clients. The company’s core offerings include traditional deposit accounts—such as checking, savings and certificates of deposit—alongside residential mortgage and home equity lending products. On the commercial side, German American Bancorp provides a variety of financing solutions, including term loans, lines of credit and commercial real estate financing. The company also offers treasury management services, facilitating cash management, merchant processing and online banking. Specialized loan programs and advisory services are available for agricultural producers, reflecting its commitment to rural markets. Founded in Jasper, Indiana, the company traces its roots back to the late 19th century, reflecting a longstanding commitment to community-oriented banking. Today, German American Bancorp operates an extensive branch network spanning Southern and Northern Indiana, as well as Southeastern Illinois. The company combines local decision-making capabilities with digital platforms to serve both urban and rural customers within its operating regions. Under the leadership of a seasoned executive team and board of directors, German American Bancorp emphasizes customer relationships and community development. The firm maintains a decentralized operational model, empowering local management to address client needs directly while adhering to prudent risk management and regulatory standards.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More German American Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks79th Percentile Overall ScoreGABC MarketRank™: German American Bancorp scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 306th out of 881 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.8 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingGerman American Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialGerman American Bancorp has a consensus price target of $47.67, representing about 10.2% upside from its current price of $43.27.Amount of Analyst CoverageGerman American Bancorp has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about German American Bancorp's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth5.93% Earnings GrowthEarnings for German American Bancorp are expected to grow by 5.93% in the coming year, from $3.71 to $3.93 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of German American Bancorp is 11.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of German American Bancorp is 11.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGerman American Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about German American Bancorp's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted3.17% of the float of German American Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGerman American Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in German American Bancorp has recently decreased by 2.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldGerman American Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 2.87%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGerman American Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of German American Bancorp is 34.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, German American Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.55% next year. This indicates that German American Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about German American Bancorp's dividend. News and Social Media1.6 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentGerman American Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for German American Bancorp this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Company Ownership2.8 / 5Insider TradingAcquiring Shares Cluster Insider Buying5 insiders have purchased shares of German American Bancorp in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, German American Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $11,219.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders3.20% of the stock of German American Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions46.90% of the stock of German American Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about German American Bancorp's insider trading history. Receive GABC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for German American Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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GABC Stock News HeadlinesGerman American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) Upgraded at Wall Street ZenMay 17, 2026 | americanbankingnews.com3 reasons to sell GABC and 1 stock to buy insteadMay 16, 2026 | msn.comJune 12: $100 Turns Into $100,000?The SpaceX IPO is scheduled for June 12, and former tech executive Jeff Brown - who identified Bitcoin, Tesla, and Nvidia before major runs - says the window to get in early is closing fast. Brown is showing investors how to claim a stake in Elon Musk's company before it hits the public markets. Once the IPO happens, this pre-public opportunity disappears.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Brownstone Research (Ad)Head to Head Comparison: Chester Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CNBA) vs. German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC)May 15, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comOld Second Bancorp (NASDAQ:OSBC) vs. German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) Financial SurveyMay 14, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comShould German American Bancorp’s (GABC) Strong Q1 Earnings and Share Authorization Expansion Require Investor Action?May 10, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comGerman American Bancorp Showcases Strong Q1 Performance to InvestorsMay 7, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comShould You Buy German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) For Its Upcoming Dividend?May 3, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines GABC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GABC shares performed this year? German American Bancorp's stock was trading at $39.18 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, GABC shares have increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $43.27. How were German American Bancorp's earnings last quarter? German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 27th. The bank reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $97.43 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $95.84 million. German American Bancorp had a net margin of 27.09% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.98%. Who are German American Bancorp's major shareholders? German American Bancorp's top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.25%), German American Bancorp Inc. (2.58%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (0.81%) and Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Thomas W Seger, Jack Sheidler, Zachary W Bawel, Andrew M Seger, Christina M Ryan, Jason M Kelly, Susan J Ellspermann, Tyson J Wagler, Diane B Medley and Ronnie R Stokes. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of German American Bancorp? Shares of GABC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of German American Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that German American Bancorp investors own include Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD) and Netflix (NFLX). Company Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2026Ex-Dividend for 5/20 Dividend5/08/2026Record date for 5/20 Dividend5/10/2026Dividend Payable5/20/2026Today5/24/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (9m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 GABC's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. GABC has been in this zone for over 9 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry BANKS - MIDWEST Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:GABC CIK714395 Webwww.germanamerican.com Phone(812) 482-1314Fax812-482-0758Employees1,020Year Founded1910Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for German American Bancorp$47.67 High Price Target$49.00 Low Price Target$47.00 Potential Upside/Downside+10.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$3.61 Trailing P/E Ratio11.99 Forward P/E Ratio11.66 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$112.64 million Net Margins27.09% Pretax Margin33.74% Return on Equity11.98% Return on Assets1.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.14 Current Ratio0.86 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$487.40 million Price / Sales3.33 Cash Flow$3.91 per share Price / Cash Flow11.06 Book Value$31.27 per share Price / Book1.38Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares37,560,000Free Float36,362,000Market Cap$1.63 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.60 Social Links Beginner's Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link to see MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. 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