Question 1

Do analysts prefer ABCB or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $90.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. First Interstate BancSystem has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.71%. Given Ameris Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ameris Bancorp is more favorable than First Interstate BancSystem. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ameris Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 First Interstate BancSystem 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 2

Is ABCB or FIBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. First Interstate BancSystem pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Interstate BancSystem pays out 61.2% 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.

Question 3

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ABCB or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Interstate BancSystem. First Interstate BancSystem is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameris 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 Ameris Bancorp $1.20B 4.66 $358.68M $6.36 13.09 First Interstate BancSystem $1.41B 2.39 $302.10M $3.07 11.29

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ABCB or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned 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.

Question 5

Is ABCB or FIBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a net margin of 22.64% compared to Ameris Bancorp's net margin of 21.46%. Ameris Bancorp's return on equity of 9.57% beat First Interstate BancSystem's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ameris Bancorp 21.46% 9.57% 1.32% First Interstate BancSystem 22.64% 9.13% 1.16%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, ABCB or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Interstate BancSystem has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor ABCB or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Interstate BancSystem had 4 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Interstate BancSystem and 0 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. Ameris Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat First Interstate BancSystem's score of -0.03 indicating that Ameris Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Ameris Bancorp Positive First Interstate BancSystem Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts recommend FIBK or CATY?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem presently has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.71%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $51.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.19%. Given First Interstate BancSystem's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Interstate BancSystem is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Interstate BancSystem 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 9

Is FIBK or CATY a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. First Interstate BancSystem pays out 61.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% 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.

Question 10

Which has better valuation & earnings, FIBK or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher earnings than First Interstate BancSystem. First Interstate BancSystem 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Interstate BancSystem $1.41B 2.39 $302.10M $3.07 11.29 Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 2.73 $315.12M $4.85 11.62

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals believe in FIBK or CATY?

Accepted Answer

88.7% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp 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.

Question 12

Is FIBK or CATY more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to First Interstate BancSystem's net margin of 22.64%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.37% beat First Interstate BancSystem's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Interstate BancSystem 22.64% 9.13% 1.16% Cathay General Bancorp 23.79% 11.37% 1.38%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, FIBK or CATY?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor FIBK or CATY?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Interstate BancSystem and First Interstate BancSystem both had 4 articles in the media. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat First Interstate BancSystem's score of -0.03 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Interstate BancSystem 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Cathay General Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer HWC or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney currently has a consensus target price of $78.14, suggesting a potential upside of 16.24%. First Interstate BancSystem has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.71%. Given Hancock Whitney's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than First Interstate BancSystem. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hancock Whitney 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.78 First Interstate BancSystem 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 16

Is HWC or FIBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Interstate BancSystem pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Hancock Whitney pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Interstate BancSystem pays out 61.2% 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. Hancock Whitney has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, HWC or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has higher revenue and earnings than First Interstate BancSystem. First Interstate BancSystem is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hancock Whitney, 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 Hancock Whitney $2.02B 2.70 $486.07M $4.87 13.80 First Interstate BancSystem $1.41B 2.39 $302.10M $3.07 11.29

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HWC or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is HWC or FIBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a net margin of 22.64% compared to Hancock Whitney's net margin of 21.34%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.20% beat First Interstate BancSystem's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hancock Whitney 21.34% 11.20% 1.40% First Interstate BancSystem 22.64% 9.13% 1.16%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, HWC or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Interstate BancSystem has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer HWC or FIBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hancock Whitney had 4 more articles in the media than First Interstate BancSystem. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Hancock Whitney and 4 mentions for First Interstate BancSystem. Hancock Whitney's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat First Interstate BancSystem's score of -0.03 indicating that Hancock Whitney is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hancock Whitney 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Interstate BancSystem 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts prefer FIBK or ONB?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem presently has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.71%. Old National Bancorp has a consensus target price of $27.91, suggesting a potential upside of 19.24%. Given Old National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Old National Bancorp is more favorable than First Interstate BancSystem. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Interstate BancSystem 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Old National Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.73

Question 23

Is FIBK or ONB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Old National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. First Interstate BancSystem pays out 61.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old National Bancorp pays out 29.9% 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.

Question 24

Which has better valuation & earnings, FIBK or ONB?

Accepted Answer

Old National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than First Interstate BancSystem. First Interstate BancSystem is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old National 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 First Interstate BancSystem $1.41B 2.39 $302.10M $3.07 11.29 Old National Bancorp $3.74B 2.42 $669.26M $1.94 12.06

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FIBK or ONB?

Accepted Answer

88.7% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FIBK or ONB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a net margin of 22.64% compared to Old National Bancorp's net margin of 18.90%. Old National Bancorp's return on equity of 11.23% beat First Interstate BancSystem's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Interstate BancSystem 22.64% 9.13% 1.16% Old National Bancorp 18.90% 11.23% 1.27%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, FIBK or ONB?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old National Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to FIBK or ONB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Interstate BancSystem. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Old National Bancorp and 4 mentions for First Interstate BancSystem. Old National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat First Interstate BancSystem's score of -0.03 indicating that Old National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Interstate BancSystem 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Old National Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend FIBK or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem currently has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.71%. United Bankshares has a consensus target price of $45.75, suggesting a potential upside of 7.38%. Given United Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe United Bankshares is more favorable than First Interstate BancSystem. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Interstate BancSystem 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is FIBK or UBSI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Interstate BancSystem pays out 61.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Bankshares pays out 42.6% 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. United Bankshares has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better valuation & earnings, FIBK or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Interstate BancSystem. First Interstate BancSystem is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Bankshares, 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 Interstate BancSystem $1.41B 2.39 $302.10M $3.07 11.29 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.22 $464.60M $3.57 11.93

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FIBK or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

88.7% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of First Interstate BancSystem shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is FIBK or UBSI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.45% compared to First Interstate BancSystem's net margin of 22.64%. United Bankshares' return on equity of 9.26% beat First Interstate BancSystem's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Interstate BancSystem 22.64% 9.13% 1.16% United Bankshares 27.45% 9.26% 1.51%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, FIBK or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Interstate BancSystem has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Bankshares has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor FIBK or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Interstate BancSystem had 2 more articles in the media than United Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Interstate BancSystem and 2 mentions for United Bankshares. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat First Interstate BancSystem's score of -0.03 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Interstate BancSystem 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral United Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	First Interstate BancSystem	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.37B	$2.81B	$13.49B	$12.64B
Dividend Yield	5.28%	3.30%	5.77%	5.31%
P/E Ratio	11.30	10.59	24.19	26.75
Price / Sales	2.39	2.50	147.80	115.38
Price / Cash	10.20	10.86	20.22	37.60
Price / Book	1.02	1.20	2.20	6.92
Net Income	$302.10M	$217.16M	$1.13B	$336.84M
7 Day Performance	-2.30%	-0.48%	0.55%	4.33%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-0.37%
1 Year Performance	28.09%	22.24%	12.49%	40.73%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FIBK First Interstate BancSystem	3.6942 of 5 stars	$34.68 -2.6%	$37.00 +6.7%	+31.5%	$3.37B	$1.41B	11.30	3,376
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.579 of 5 stars	$85.55 +1.0%	$90.17 +5.4%	+36.7%	$5.76B	$1.20B	16.42	2,850
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.5645 of 5 stars	$58.02 +1.3%	$51.75 -10.8%	+34.1%	$3.89B	$1.38B	11.96	1,268	Positive News
HWC Hancock Whitney	4.6288 of 5 stars	$68.12 +0.9%	$78.14 +14.7%	+24.2%	$5.53B	$2.02B	13.99	3,627
ONB Old National Bancorp	4.5767 of 5 stars	$24.26 +1.3%	$27.91 +15.0%	+14.8%	$9.37B	$3.74B	12.51	4,971	Positive News

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How does First Interstate BancSystem compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Which has more risk and volatility, ABCB or FIBK?

Is ABCB or FIBK more profitable?

Does the media favor ABCB or FIBK?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ABCB or FIBK?

Is ABCB or FIBK a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ABCB or FIBK?

Do analysts prefer ABCB or FIBK?

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Which has better valuation & earnings, FIBK or CATY?

Does the media favor FIBK or CATY?

Which has more volatility & risk, FIBK or CATY?

Is FIBK or CATY more profitable?

Is FIBK or CATY a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in FIBK or CATY?

Do analysts recommend FIBK or CATY?

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Is HWC or FIBK more profitable?

Do analysts prefer HWC or FIBK?

Is HWC or FIBK a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HWC or FIBK?

Which has more volatility and risk, HWC or FIBK?

Does the media prefer HWC or FIBK?

Which has better valuation & earnings, HWC or FIBK?

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Do analysts prefer FIBK or ONB?

Is FIBK or ONB a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, FIBK or ONB?

Is FIBK or ONB more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FIBK or ONB?

Does the media refer more to FIBK or ONB?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FIBK or ONB?

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