Banner (BANR) Competitors

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banner has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Banner had 2 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Banner and 3 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Banner's score of 0.44 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Banner shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banner shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Cathay General Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Banner. Banner is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cathay General Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banner pays out 34.3% 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.

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Banner's net margin of 23.55%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Banner's return on equity.

Cathay General Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $62.25, suggesting a potential downside of 1.77%. Banner has a consensus target price of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 1.88%. Given Banner's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Banner is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

Banner presently has a consensus target price of $72.75, indicating a potential upside of 1.88%. CVB Financial has a consensus target price of $26.25, indicating a potential upside of 16.41%. Given CVB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CVB Financial is more favorable than Banner.

Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. CVB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Banner pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CVB Financial pays out 55.2% 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.

CVB Financial has a net margin of 29.02% compared to Banner's net margin of 23.55%. Banner's return on equity of 10.72% beat CVB Financial's return on equity.

Banner has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CVB Financial has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CVB Financial had 4 more articles in the media than Banner. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CVB Financial and 5 mentions for Banner. CVB Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Banner's score of 0.44 indicating that CVB Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

87.3% of Banner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.2% of CVB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Banner shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of CVB Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CVB Financial has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Banner. Banner is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CVB Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Banner has a net margin of 23.55% compared to First Financial Bancorp.'s net margin of 20.77%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.13% beat Banner's return on equity.

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 4 more articles in the media than Banner. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 5 mentions for Banner. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Banner's score of 0.44 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Banner pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% 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. First Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. First Financial Bancorp. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Banner currently has a consensus price target of $72.75, indicating a potential upside of 1.88%. First Financial Bancorp. has a consensus price target of $33.67, indicating a potential upside of 0.17%. Given Banner's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Banner is more favorable than First Financial Bancorp..

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

87.3% of Banner shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Banner shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Banner has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banner has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banner pays out 34.3% 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. First Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Banner had 3 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Banner and 2 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Banner's score of 0.44 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the media.

First Merchants has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Banner. Banner is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Banner has a net margin of 23.55% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. Banner's return on equity of 10.72% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.51%. Banner has a consensus price target of $72.75, indicating a potential upside of 1.88%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Banner.

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Banner shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banner shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.