Question 1

Do analysts prefer BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.54%. Financial Institutions has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Given Financial Institutions' higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57 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 better 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 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.53 Financial Institutions $377.94M 2.12 $74.87M $4.03 10.08

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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% 10.48% 1.40% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor BUSE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than Financial Institutions. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat First Busey's score of 0.50 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Financial Institutions 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate FMBH or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 9.29%. Financial Institutions has a consensus price target of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.73%. 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 First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is FMBH or FISI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.8% 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 Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Financial Institutions has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FMBH or FISI?

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 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.85 $91.75M $4.03 12.40 Financial Institutions $377.94M 2.12 $74.87M $4.03 10.08

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is FMBH or FISI 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 First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 10.86% 1.29% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, FMBH or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor FMBH or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares and First Mid Bancshares both had 1 articles in the media. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Financial Institutions' score of 0.59 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Financial Institutions 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer FRME or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.89%. Financial Institutions has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Financial Institutions. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is FRME or FISI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Financial Institutions 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 valuation and earnings, FRME or FISI?

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 First Merchants $1.05B 2.44 $226M $3.12 13.10 Financial Institutions $377.94M 2.12 $74.87M $4.03 10.08

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FRME or FISI?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Is FRME or FISI 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 First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, FRME or FISI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer FRME or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than Financial Institutions. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Merchants and 1 mentions for Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat First Merchants' score of 0.34 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 Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Financial Institutions 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Hope Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.03%. Financial Institutions has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Given Hope Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly 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) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

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 24

Which has higher 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 $967.63M 1.84 $61.59M $1.00 13.96 Financial Institutions $377.94M 2.12 $74.87M $4.03 10.08

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Financial Institutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

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 27

Which has more volatility and risk, HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer HOPE or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp and Hope Bancorp both had 1 articles in the media. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Financial Institutions' score of 0.59 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Financial Institutions 0 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 IBCP or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank presently has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 9.03%. Financial Institutions has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Given Financial Institutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Financial Institutions is more favorable than Independent Bank. 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 Financial Institutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is IBCP or FISI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% 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. Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Financial Institutions has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Financial Institutions is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 31

Which has better valuation & earnings, IBCP or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Financial Institutions has higher revenue and earnings than Independent Bank. Financial Institutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Independent Bank, 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 2.55 $68.54M $3.44 10.53 Financial Institutions $377.94M 2.12 $74.87M $4.03 10.08

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Financial Institutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is IBCP or FISI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to Financial Institutions' net margin of 21.78%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat Financial Institutions' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Independent Bank 22.32% 14.12% 1.29% Financial Institutions 21.78% 13.45% 1.31%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, IBCP or FISI?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer IBCP or FISI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than Financial Institutions. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Independent Bank and 1 mentions for Financial Institutions. Financial Institutions' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Independent Bank's score of -0.06 indicating that Financial Institutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Financial Institutions 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Financial Institutions	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$801.01M	$23.41B	$13.84B	$12.95B
Dividend Yield	3.15%	3.08%	5.94%	12.80%
P/E Ratio	10.08	27.03	25.31	25.38
Price / Sales	2.12	9.38	510.85	78.69
Price / Cash	10.72	15.55	30.07	34.74
Price / Book	1.34	1.37	2.73	6.32
Net Income	$74.87M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$358.20M
7 Day Performance	-0.93%	-0.73%	-0.30%	0.42%
1 Month Performance	-1.36%	0.17%	-0.36%	-3.30%
1 Year Performance	50.46%	22.23%	7.79%	5.33%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FISI Financial Institutions	3.2848 of 5 stars	$40.64 flat	$45.00 +10.7%	+50.5%	$801.01M	$377.94M	10.08	631	Positive News Ex-Dividend High Trading Volume
BUSE First Busey	3.6772 of 5 stars	$30.51 -0.1%	$32.00 +4.9%	+22.6%	$2.52B	$789.53M	12.61	1,948
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.4786 of 5 stars	$51.07 +0.1%	$54.63 +7.0%	+27.5%	$1.36B	$466.04M	12.67	1,170	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.4449 of 5 stars	$41.72 +0.5%	$49.00 +17.5%	+1.4%	$2.62B	$691.54M	13.37	2,086	Positive News
HOPE Hope Bancorp	4.4648 of 5 stars	$14.12 +0.5%	$15.50 +9.8%	+27.6%	$1.80B	$576.54M	14.12	1,434	Positive News

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Do institutionals and insiders believe in BUSE or FISI?

Does the media favor BUSE or FISI?

Is BUSE or FISI a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BUSE or FISI?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or FISI?

Do analysts prefer BUSE or FISI?

Is BUSE or FISI more profitable?

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Which has more risk & volatility, FMBH or FISI?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FMBH or FISI?

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

Does the media favor FMBH or FISI?

Do analysts rate FMBH or FISI?

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Is FMBH or FISI more profitable?

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Which has more volatility and risk, FRME or FISI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, FRME or FISI?

Is FRME or FISI more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FRME or FISI?

Is FRME or FISI a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer FRME or FISI?

Does the media prefer FRME or FISI?

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Which has higher earnings and valuation, HOPE or FISI?

Does the media prefer HOPE or FISI?

Which has more volatility and risk, HOPE or FISI?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of HOPE or FISI?

Is HOPE or FISI more profitable?

Is HOPE or FISI a better dividend stock?

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Which has better valuation & earnings, IBCP or FISI?

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