Question 1

Do analysts rate BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.83%. Financial Institutions has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.88%. Given Financial Institutions' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Financial Institutions 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 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 2

Is BUSE or FISI 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%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Financial Institutions pays out 31.8% 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 Financial Institutions has raised its dividend for 1 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 preferable earnings and valuation, BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions 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 2.50 $135.26M $2.42 12.74 Financial Institutions $254.18M 3.20 $74.87M $4.03 10.26

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are held 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.

Question 5

Is BUSE or FISI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a net margin of 21.78% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. Financial Institutions' return on equity of 13.45% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.42% 1.41% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 2 more articles in the media than Financial Institutions. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Busey and 4 mentions for Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat First Busey's score of 0.96 indicating that Financial Institutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Financial Institutions 4 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 FISI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions currently has a consensus price target of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.88%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus price target of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.20%. Given Financial Institutions' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Financial Institutions is more favorable than Community Trust Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is FISI or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Financial Institutions pays out 31.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 43.6% 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. Financial Institutions has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has raised its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Community Trust Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has better earnings & valuation, FISI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Trust 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 Financial Institutions $254.18M 3.20 $74.87M $4.03 10.26 Community Trust Bancorp $298.90M 4.71 $98.06M $5.97 12.98

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FISI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held 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 FISI or CTBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to Financial Institutions' net margin of 21.78%. Financial Institutions' return on equity of 13.45% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31% Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.66% 1.61%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, FISI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor FISI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Financial Institutions and Financial Institutions both had 4 articles in the media. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Financial Institutions' score of 1.06 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Financial Institutions 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Community Trust Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer FISI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions presently has a consensus price target of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.88%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 6.84%. Given Financial Institutions' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Financial Institutions is more favorable than First Mid Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is FISI or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Financial Institutions pays out 31.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 24.8% 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. Financial Institutions has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better earnings & valuation, FISI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mid Bancshares, 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 Financial Institutions $254.18M 3.20 $74.87M $4.03 10.26 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.92 $91.75M $4.03 12.69

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FISI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares 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 19

Is FISI or FMBH more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a net margin of 21.78% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.76%. Financial Institutions' return on equity of 13.45% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31% First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 11.17% 1.32%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, FISI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor FISI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Financial Institutions had 4 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Financial Institutions and 0 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Financial Institutions' score of 1.06 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment Financial Institutions Positive First Mid Bancshares Very Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate FISI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.88%. First Merchants has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.51%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Financial Institutions. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is FISI or FRME a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Financial Institutions pays out 31.8% 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. Financial Institutions has raised its dividend for 1 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 24

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FISI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions 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 Financial Institutions $254.18M 3.20 $74.87M $4.03 10.26 First Merchants $691.54M 3.85 $226M $3.12 13.60

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FISI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FISI or FRME more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a net margin of 21.78% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. Financial Institutions' return on equity of 13.45% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31% First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, FISI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

Does the media prefer FISI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Financial Institutions had 2 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Financial Institutions and 2 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Financial Institutions' score of 1.06 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Financial Institutions 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Hope Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $15.50, suggesting a potential upside of 10.71%. Financial Institutions has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.88%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Financial Institutions. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hope Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is HOPE or FISI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Hope Bancorp pays out 56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Financial Institutions pays out 31.8% 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. Financial Institutions has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hope Bancorp. Financial Institutions 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 Hope Bancorp $576.46M 3.10 $61.59M $1.00 14.00 Financial Institutions $254.18M 3.20 $74.87M $4.03 10.26

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by company 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 33

Is HOPE or FISI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has a net margin of 21.78% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. Financial Institutions' return on equity of 13.45% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hope Bancorp 12.53% 5.71% 0.70% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 35

Does the media favor HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Financial Institutions. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 4 mentions for Financial Institutions. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Financial Institutions' score of 1.06 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hope Bancorp 6 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Financial Institutions 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Financial Institutions	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$814.45M	$23.59B	$14.02B	$12.95B
Dividend Yield	3.05%	3.18%	5.89%	10.20%
P/E Ratio	10.26	27.99	29.19	24.74
Price / Sales	3.20	9.62	503.45	108.60
Price / Cash	10.99	16.20	30.22	37.44
Price / Book	1.36	1.38	3.71	6.42
Net Income	$74.87M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$347.12M
7 Day Performance	-2.96%	0.06%	0.29%	2.48%
1 Month Performance	6.38%	2.71%	0.75%	-1.04%
1 Year Performance	66.12%	29.53%	12.56%	23.22%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FISI Financial Institutions	3.4754 of 5 stars	$41.33 -0.8%	$45.00 +8.9%	+67.4%	$814.45M	$254.18M	10.26	620	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	4.3029 of 5 stars	$31.60 +1.1%	$32.00 +1.3%	+38.9%	$2.67B	$1.04B	13.06	1,948	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9914 of 5 stars	$79.65 +0.9%	$81.50 +2.3%	+45.2%	$1.45B	$298.90M	13.34	980	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.3425 of 5 stars	$52.78 +0.5%	$54.63 +3.5%	+37.3%	$1.41B	$466.04M	13.10	1,170
FRME First Merchants	4.6757 of 5 stars	$43.89 +0.6%	$49.00 +11.6%	+13.4%	$2.77B	$691.54M	14.07	2,086	Positive News

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How does Financial Institutions compare to First Busey?

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

Which has more volatility and risk, BUSE or FISI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BUSE or FISI?

Is BUSE or FISI a better dividend stock?

Is BUSE or FISI more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BUSE or FISI?

Do analysts rate BUSE or FISI?

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Is FISI or CTBI more profitable?

Does the media favor FISI or CTBI?

Which has better earnings & valuation, FISI or CTBI?

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Do insiders & institutionals believe in FISI or CTBI?

Which has more risk & volatility, FISI or CTBI?

Is FISI or CTBI a better dividend stock?

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Which has more volatility and risk, FISI or FMBH?

Which has better earnings & valuation, FISI or FMBH?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FISI or FMBH?

Do analysts prefer FISI or FMBH?

Is FISI or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Is FISI or FMBH more profitable?

Does the media favor FISI or FMBH?

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Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FISI or FRME?

Does the media prefer FISI or FRME?

Is FISI or FRME more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FISI or FRME?

Is FISI or FRME a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, FISI or FRME?

Do analysts rate FISI or FRME?

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Is HOPE or FISI more profitable?

Is HOPE or FISI a better dividend stock?

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