Atlantic Union Bankshares Competitors

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) and East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and East West Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

East West Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than East West Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of East West Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of East West Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, East West Bancorp has a beta of 1.98, suggesting that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and East West Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Atlantic Union Bankshares and East West Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Atlantic Union Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. East West Bancorp has a consensus price target of $78.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 8.89%. Given East West Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe East West Bancorp is more favorable than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Dividends

Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. East West Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. East West Bancorp pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and East West Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

East West Bancorp beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Western Alliance Bancorporation and Atlantic Union Bankshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Western Alliance Bancorporation has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Alliance Bancorporation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.1% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Western Alliance Bancorporation has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its share price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Western Alliance Bancorporation and Atlantic Union Bankshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Western Alliance Bancorporation and Atlantic Union Bankshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Western Alliance Bancorporation currently has a consensus target price of $67.4545, suggesting a potential downside of 26.29%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus target price of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Western Alliance Bancorporation.

Dividends

Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Western Alliance Bancorporation pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Western Alliance Bancorporation has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and Atlantic Union Bankshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Commerce Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Commerce Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

62.9% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Commerce Bancshares has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and Atlantic Union Bankshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Commerce Bancshares and Atlantic Union Bankshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Commerce Bancshares currently has a consensus target price of $57.50, suggesting a potential downside of 22.33%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus target price of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Commerce Bancshares.

Dividends

Commerce Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Commerce Bancshares pays out 31.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Commerce Bancshares beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for First Citizens BancShares and Atlantic Union Bankshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

First Citizens BancShares currently has a consensus target price of $875.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.58%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus target price of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. Given First Citizens BancShares' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First Citizens BancShares is more favorable than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares First Citizens BancShares and Atlantic Union Bankshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Dividends

First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Citizens BancShares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

39.2% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares First Citizens BancShares and Atlantic Union Bankshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

First Citizens BancShares beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) and Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE:PB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Atlantic Union Bankshares and Prosperity Bancshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Atlantic Union Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. Prosperity Bancshares has a consensus target price of $69.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 5.33%. Given Prosperity Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Prosperity Bancshares is more favorable than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and Prosperity Bancshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Prosperity Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Prosperity Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Prosperity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Prosperity Bancshares pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Prosperity Bancshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility & Risk

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Prosperity Bancshares has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.7% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and Prosperity Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Prosperity Bancshares beats Atlantic Union Bankshares on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) and First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ:FFIN) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Atlantic Union Bankshares and First Financial Bankshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Atlantic Union Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $34.25, suggesting a potential downside of 6.75%. First Financial Bankshares has a consensus target price of $28.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.18%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than First Financial Bankshares.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and First Financial Bankshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Financial Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Financial Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. First Financial Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Bankshares pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Financial Bankshares has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility & Risk

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Financial Bankshares has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

67.8% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.3% of First Financial Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of First Financial Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Atlantic Union Bankshares and First Financial Bankshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Atlantic Union Bankshares beats First Financial Bankshares on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.