Question 1

Do analysts prefer FFBC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. presently has a consensus price target of $33.67, indicating a potential upside of 1.93%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.61%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Busey is more favorable than First Financial Bancorp.. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Financial Bancorp. 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is FFBC or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 36.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey 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. First Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings & valuation, FFBC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Busey. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Financial Bancorp. $996.38M 3.48 $255.60M $2.83 11.67 First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FFBC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is FFBC or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to First Financial Bancorp.'s net margin of 20.77%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.13% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Financial Bancorp. 20.77% 11.13% 1.49% First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, FFBC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor FFBC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 2 more articles in the media than First Financial Bancorp.. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for First Financial Bancorp.. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat First Busey's score of 0.82 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Bancorp. 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend BUSE or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus price target of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.61%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.58%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is BUSE or FRME a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants pays out 47.4% 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. First Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and 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.

Question 10

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BUSE or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than First Busey. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52 First Merchants $1.05B 2.51 $226M $3.12 13.47

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BUSE or FRME?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is BUSE or FRME more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.48% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40% First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, BUSE or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer BUSE or FRME?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 4 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Merchants and 3 mentions for First Busey. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat First Busey's score of 0.82 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate STBA or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

S&T Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $51.60, suggesting a potential upside of 2.42%. First Busey has a consensus target price of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.61%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than S&T Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score S&T Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 16

Is STBA or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. S&T Bancorp pays out 39.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey 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. S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and First Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better earnings and valuation, STBA or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio S&T Bancorp $568.51M 3.12 $134.23M $3.76 13.40 First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in STBA or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is STBA or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 24.51% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.48% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets S&T Bancorp 24.51% 9.74% 1.42% First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, STBA or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to STBA or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 2 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat First Busey's score of 0.82 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend THFF or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana presently has a consensus price target of $86.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.79%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.61%. Given First Financial Corporation Indiana's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Financial Corporation Indiana is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Financial Corporation Indiana 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 23

Is THFF or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. First Financial Corporation Indiana pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey 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. First Financial Corporation Indiana has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation & earnings, THFF or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than First Financial Corporation Indiana. First Financial Corporation Indiana is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Financial Corporation Indiana $347.56M 2.70 $79.21M $7.14 11.07 First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals believe in THFF or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

72.7% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is THFF or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana has a net margin of 23.32% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. First Financial Corporation Indiana's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Financial Corporation Indiana 23.32% 13.02% 1.43% First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, THFF or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor THFF or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Financial Corporation Indiana had 2 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Financial Corporation Indiana and 3 mentions for First Busey. First Financial Corporation Indiana's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat First Busey's score of 0.82 indicating that First Financial Corporation Indiana is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Corporation Indiana 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer BUSE or TOWN?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.61%. Towne Bank has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.64%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than Towne Bank. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 Towne Bank 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is BUSE or TOWN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Towne Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Towne Bank pays out 31.5% 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 Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Towne Bank has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BUSE or TOWN?

Accepted Answer

Towne Bank has higher revenue and earnings than First Busey. Towne Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52 Towne Bank $1.12B 2.67 $169.53M $3.56 10.60

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BUSE or TOWN?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Towne Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Towne Bank shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is BUSE or TOWN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Towne Bank has a net margin of 25.64% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.48% beat Towne Bank's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40% Towne Bank 25.64% 9.99% 1.25%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or TOWN?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Towne Bank has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to BUSE or TOWN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 1 more articles in the media than Towne Bank. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for Towne Bank. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Towne Bank's score of 0.35 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Towne Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	First Busey	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.50B	$22.36B	$13.63B	$12.85B
Dividend Yield	3.43%	3.18%	5.89%	10.78%
P/E Ratio	12.52	27.57	29.61	24.25
Price / Sales	2.40	9.32	521.30	100.86
Price / Cash	11.18	16.06	38.19	53.99
Price / Book	1.05	1.36	2.18	6.20
Net Income	$135.26M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$348.59M
7 Day Performance	-2.98%	-1.08%	-0.30%	0.08%
1 Month Performance	2.50%	2.22%	2.37%	3.88%
1 Year Performance	25.36%	22.90%	9.68%	16.98%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BUSE First Busey	4.4329 of 5 stars	$30.30 +0.3%	$32.00 +5.6%	+25.4%	$2.50B	$1.04B	12.52	1,948	Positive News
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.1591 of 5 stars	$33.86 -0.9%	$33.67 -0.6%	+24.4%	$3.55B	$1.26B	11.96	2,199	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.8558 of 5 stars	$43.27 -0.6%	$49.00 +13.2%	+0.7%	$2.72B	$1.05B	13.86	2,086	News Coverage Positive News Dividend Announcement
STBA S&T Bancorp	3.346 of 5 stars	$50.60 -0.8%	$51.60 +2.0%	+28.5%	$1.78B	$568.51M	13.46	1,209	Positive News Ex-Dividend
THFF First Financial Corporation Indiana	3.9302 of 5 stars	$81.41 -0.2%	$86.00 +5.6%	+35.5%	$967.43M	$347.56M	11.40	880	Positive News

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How does First Busey compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Which has better earnings & valuation, FFBC or BUSE?

Do analysts prefer FFBC or BUSE?

Is FFBC or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Is FFBC or BUSE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, FFBC or BUSE?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FFBC or BUSE?

Does the media favor FFBC or BUSE?

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How does First Busey compare to First Merchants?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BUSE or FRME?

Does the media prefer BUSE or FRME?

Is BUSE or FRME a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, BUSE or FRME?

Do analysts recommend BUSE or FRME?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BUSE or FRME?

Is BUSE or FRME more profitable?

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How does First Busey compare to S&T Bancorp?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in STBA or BUSE?

Which has more risk and volatility, STBA or BUSE?

Which has better earnings and valuation, STBA or BUSE?

Is STBA or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Is STBA or BUSE more profitable?

Does the media refer more to STBA or BUSE?

Do analysts rate STBA or BUSE?

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Is THFF or BUSE more profitable?

Do analysts recommend THFF or BUSE?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in THFF or BUSE?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, THFF or BUSE?

Does the media favor THFF or BUSE?

Is THFF or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, THFF or BUSE?

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Do analysts prefer BUSE or TOWN?

Is BUSE or TOWN a better dividend stock?

Is BUSE or TOWN more profitable?

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Which has higher earnings and valuation, BUSE or TOWN?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BUSE or TOWN?

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