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Horizon Bancorp (IN) (HBNC) Competitors

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$18.42 +0.09 (+0.49%)
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HBNC vs. ABCB, BUSE, CNOB, FRME, and HOPE

Should you buy Horizon Bancorp (IN) stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Horizon Bancorp (IN) with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Horizon Bancorp (IN) include Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), First Busey (BUSE), ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB), First Merchants (FRME), and Hope Bancorp (HOPE). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Horizon Bancorp (IN) compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) and Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s net margin of -37.28%. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s return on equity of 12.41% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Horizon Bancorp (IN)-37.28% 12.41% 1.29%
Ameris Bancorp 21.46%9.57%1.32%

Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays out -20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% 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. Horizon Bancorp (IN) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) currently has a consensus target price of $20.67, indicating a potential upside of 12.20%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $90.17, indicating a potential upside of 6.39%. Given Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Horizon Bancorp (IN) is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Ameris Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Horizon Bancorp (IN) and Horizon Bancorp (IN) both had 1 articles in the media. Ameris Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Ameris Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ameris Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

64.5% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by 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.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameris Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Bancorp (IN). Horizon Bancorp (IN) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameris Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Horizon Bancorp (IN)$405.46M2.33-$150.48M-$3.18N/A
Ameris Bancorp$1.20B4.74$358.68M$6.3613.33

Summary

Ameris Bancorp beats Horizon Bancorp (IN) on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Horizon Bancorp (IN) compare to First Busey?

Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) and First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

First Busey has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s net margin of -37.28%. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s return on equity of 12.41% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Horizon Bancorp (IN)-37.28% 12.41% 1.29%
First Busey 19.16%10.19%1.36%

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Bancorp (IN). Horizon Bancorp (IN) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Horizon Bancorp (IN)$405.46M2.33-$150.48M-$3.18N/A
First Busey$790.86M2.87$135.26M$2.2511.93

Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays out -20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey pays out 46.2% 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. 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.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) currently has a consensus price target of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 12.20%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $27.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.46%. Given Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Horizon Bancorp (IN) is more favorable than First Busey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
First Busey
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than Horizon Bancorp (IN). MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for Horizon Bancorp (IN). First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s score of 0.00 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
First Busey
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

64.5% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey 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.

Summary

First Busey beats Horizon Bancorp (IN) on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Horizon Bancorp (IN) compare to ConnectOne Bancorp?

Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) and ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and dividends.

ConnectOne Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Bancorp (IN). Horizon Bancorp (IN) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ConnectOne Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Horizon Bancorp (IN)$405.46M2.33-$150.48M-$3.18N/A
ConnectOne Bancorp$679.93M2.20$80.44M$1.7317.21

ConnectOne Bancorp has a net margin of 13.21% compared to Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s net margin of -37.28%. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s return on equity of 12.41% beat ConnectOne Bancorp's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Horizon Bancorp (IN)-37.28% 12.41% 1.29%
ConnectOne Bancorp 13.21%10.17%1.04%

Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ConnectOne Bancorp has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) currently has a consensus price target of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 12.20%. ConnectOne Bancorp has a consensus price target of $33.25, suggesting a potential upside of 11.69%. Given Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Horizon Bancorp (IN) is more favorable than ConnectOne Bancorp.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
ConnectOne Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.40

Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. ConnectOne Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays out -20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ConnectOne Bancorp pays out 45.1% 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. ConnectOne Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Horizon Bancorp (IN) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

64.5% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of ConnectOne Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of ConnectOne Bancorp 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.

In the previous week, Horizon Bancorp (IN) had 1 more articles in the media than ConnectOne Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Horizon Bancorp (IN) and 0 mentions for ConnectOne Bancorp. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ConnectOne Bancorp'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Neutral
ConnectOne Bancorp Neutral

Summary

ConnectOne Bancorp beats Horizon Bancorp (IN) on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Horizon Bancorp (IN) compare to First Merchants?

First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) and Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 7 more articles in the media than Horizon Bancorp (IN). MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Merchants and 1 mentions for Horizon Bancorp (IN). First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s score of 0.00 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 20.14%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a consensus target price of $20.67, indicating a potential upside of 12.20%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Horizon Bancorp (IN).

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
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s net margin of -37.28%. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s return on equity of 12.41% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Merchants18.87% 9.58% 1.21%
Horizon Bancorp (IN) -37.28%12.41%1.29%

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Merchants pays out 42.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays out -20.1% 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 increased 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.

First Merchants has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Bancorp (IN). Horizon Bancorp (IN) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Merchants$1.05B2.41$226M$3.4011.83
Horizon Bancorp (IN)$405.46M2.33-$150.48M-$3.18N/A

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

First Merchants beats Horizon Bancorp (IN) on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Horizon Bancorp (IN) compare to Hope Bancorp?

Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) and Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Horizon Bancorp (IN) presently has a consensus price target of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 12.20%. Hope Bancorp has a consensus price target of $14.50, suggesting a potential upside of 16.47%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Horizon Bancorp (IN).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Hope Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Hope Bancorp has a net margin of 6.56% compared to Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s net margin of -37.28%. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s return on equity of 12.41% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Horizon Bancorp (IN)-37.28% 12.41% 1.29%
Hope Bancorp 6.56%5.32%0.65%

Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Horizon Bancorp (IN) pays out -20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hope Bancorp pays out 107.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Hope Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Bancorp (IN). Horizon Bancorp (IN) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Horizon Bancorp (IN)$405.46M2.33-$150.48M-$3.18N/A
Hope Bancorp$967.63M1.64$61.59M$0.5223.94

64.5% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Horizon Bancorp (IN) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Horizon Bancorp (IN). MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 1 mentions for Horizon Bancorp (IN). Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hope Bancorp
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Hope Bancorp beats Horizon Bancorp (IN) on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HBNC vs. The Competition

MetricHorizon Bancorp (IN)BANKS IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$945.50M$1.10B$13.56B$12.29B
Dividend Yield3.57%2.73%5.88%5.36%
P/E Ratio-5.7916.4023.9425.48
Price / Sales2.332.38160.5773.34
Price / Cash9.1223.5119.8555.00
Price / Book1.351.162.147.00
Net Income-$150.48M$75.93M$1.13B$335.16M
7 Day Performance3.02%1.16%0.14%-0.29%
1 Month Performance4.19%1.09%0.02%1.15%
1 Year Performance22.07%24.10%11.87%34.79%

Horizon Bancorp (IN) Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HBNC
Horizon Bancorp (IN)
1.9024 of 5 stars
$18.42
+0.5%
$20.67
+12.2%
+16.8%$945.50M$405.46MN/A910
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
3.796 of 5 stars
$84.71
-0.4%
$90.17
+6.4%
+34.7%$5.78B$1.20B16.262,850
BUSE
First Busey
4.2427 of 5 stars
$26.19
-0.3%
$27.50
+5.0%
+19.1%$2.21B$1.04B11.631,948
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp
4.1852 of 5 stars
$29.53
-0.7%
$33.25
+12.6%
+25.2%$1.49B$679.93M17.07520
FRME
First Merchants
4.7971 of 5 stars
$40.02
+0.3%
$48.33
+20.8%
+2.4%$2.52B$1.05B11.772,086

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