Question 1

Do analysts prefer CCNE or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial currently has a consensus price target of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.02%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than CNB Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is CCNE or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% 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. CNB Financial 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 higher valuation and earnings, CCNE or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than CNB Financial. CNB Financial 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 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.21 $66.13M $3.11 11.46 First Busey $1.04B 2.55 $135.26M $2.42 12.99

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CCNE or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

52.3% of CNB Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is CCNE or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to CNB Financial's net margin of 19.37%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26% First Busey 21.00% 10.42% 1.41%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, CCNE or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% 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 CCNE or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 17 more articles in the media than CNB Financial. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for First Busey and 9 mentions for CNB Financial. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNB Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 13 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend EFSC or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services currently has a consensus price target of $70.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.97%. CNB Financial has a consensus price target of $36.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.02%. Given Enterprise Financial Services' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Enterprise Financial Services is more favorable than CNB Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Enterprise Financial Services 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 9

Is EFSC or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Enterprise Financial Services pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% 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. Enterprise Financial Services has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and CNB Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CNB Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has better valuation and earnings, EFSC or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has higher revenue and earnings than CNB Financial. CNB Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enterprise Financial Services, 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 Enterprise Financial Services $643.45M 3.83 $201.37M $5.03 13.38 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.21 $66.13M $3.11 11.46

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in EFSC or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

72.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company 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 12

Is EFSC or CCNE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a net margin of 19.37% compared to Enterprise Financial Services' net margin of 18.72%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 13.02% beat Enterprise Financial Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Enterprise Financial Services 18.72% 9.73% 1.11% CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, EFSC or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to EFSC or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 5 more articles in the media than Enterprise Financial Services. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CNB Financial and 4 mentions for Enterprise Financial Services. Enterprise Financial Services' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that Enterprise Financial Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Enterprise Financial Services 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CNB Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate FRME or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.84%. CNB Financial has a consensus target price of $36.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.02%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than CNB Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 16

Is FRME or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and CNB Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FRME or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than CNB Financial. CNB Financial 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 Merchants $691.54M 3.99 $226M $3.12 14.04 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.21 $66.13M $3.11 11.46

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FRME or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is FRME or CCNE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a net margin of 19.37% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 9.02% 1.14% CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor FRME or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 6 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CNB Financial and 3 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CNB Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate CCNE or HOPE?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial currently has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.02%. Hope Bancorp has a consensus target price of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.05%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than CNB Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Hope Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 23

Is CCNE or HOPE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hope Bancorp pays out 56.0% 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. CNB Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has better valuation & earnings, CCNE or HOPE?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hope Bancorp. CNB Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope 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 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.21 $66.13M $3.11 11.46 Hope Bancorp $576.46M 3.18 $61.59M $1.00 14.35

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CCNE or HOPE?

Accepted Answer

52.3% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is CCNE or HOPE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a net margin of 19.37% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 13.02% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26% Hope Bancorp 12.53% 5.71% 0.70%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, CCNE or HOPE?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer CCNE or HOPE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than CNB Financial. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 9 mentions for CNB Financial. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNB Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Hope Bancorp 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer IBCP or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank currently has a consensus price target of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.76%. CNB Financial has a consensus price target of $36.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.02%. Given Independent Bank's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than CNB Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Independent Bank 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 30

Is IBCP or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% 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. Independent Bank has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and CNB Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IBCP or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CNB Financial. Independent Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNB Financial, 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 Independent Bank $315.38M 2.51 $68.54M $3.44 11.17 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.21 $66.13M $3.11 11.46

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IBCP or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company 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 33

Is IBCP or CCNE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to CNB Financial's net margin of 19.37%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.31% beat CNB Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Independent Bank 22.32% 14.31% 1.30% CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, IBCP or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer IBCP or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 6 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CNB Financial and 3 mentions for Independent Bank. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CNB Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	CNB Financial	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.06B	$23.66B	$13.98B	$12.85B
Dividend Yield	2.17%	3.21%	5.95%	10.03%
P/E Ratio	11.46	28.13	28.78	25.31
Price / Sales	3.21	9.72	463.23	114.43
Price / Cash	13.71	16.17	29.95	34.82
Price / Book	1.29	1.40	3.73	6.29
Net Income	$66.13M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$347.49M
7 Day Performance	0.52%	0.53%	0.60%	2.25%
1 Month Performance	5.78%	2.94%	0.95%	-2.82%
1 Year Performance	57.89%	30.57%	13.36%	19.84%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CCNE CNB Financial	3.029 of 5 stars	$35.64 +0.3%	$36.00 +1.0%	+58.1%	$1.06B	$329.28M	11.46	760
BUSE First Busey	4.5048 of 5 stars	$30.23 +1.6%	$29.75 -1.6%	+41.3%	$2.56B	$790.86M	13.44	1,948	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Upgrade
EFSC Enterprise Financial Services	4.4765 of 5 stars	$66.72 +1.6%	$70.00 +4.9%	+24.1%	$2.44B	$1.00B	13.26	1,418	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.1578 of 5 stars	$43.42 +1.8%	$49.00 +12.9%	+17.6%	$2.74B	$1.05B	13.92	2,086
HOPE Hope Bancorp	4.4411 of 5 stars	$14.12 +2.2%	$15.00 +6.2%	+46.1%	$1.81B	$967.63M	27.15	1,434	Positive News Analyst Forecast

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How does CNB Financial compare to First Busey?

Is CCNE or BUSE more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CCNE or BUSE?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CCNE or BUSE?

Which has more volatility and risk, CCNE or BUSE?

Is CCNE or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor CCNE or BUSE?

Do analysts prefer CCNE or BUSE?

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Is EFSC or CCNE more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EFSC or CCNE?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in EFSC or CCNE?

Which has better valuation and earnings, EFSC or CCNE?

Does the media refer more to EFSC or CCNE?

Which has more volatility & risk, EFSC or CCNE?

Is EFSC or CCNE a better dividend stock?

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How does CNB Financial compare to First Merchants?

Does the media favor FRME or CCNE?

Is FRME or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FRME or CCNE?

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or CCNE?

Do analysts rate FRME or CCNE?

Is FRME or CCNE more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FRME or CCNE?

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Do analysts rate CCNE or HOPE?

Is CCNE or HOPE a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CCNE or HOPE?

Which has more volatility & risk, CCNE or HOPE?

Is CCNE or HOPE more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CCNE or HOPE?

Does the media prefer CCNE or HOPE?

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Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IBCP or CCNE?

Do analysts prefer IBCP or CCNE?

Does the media prefer IBCP or CCNE?

Is IBCP or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, IBCP or CCNE?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IBCP or CCNE?

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