Question 1

Do analysts rate BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Busey currently has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.33%. HBT Financial has a consensus price target of $33.25, indicating a potential downside of 7.10%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than HBT Financial. 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 HBT Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 2

Is BUSE or HBT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% 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 and HBT Financial has increased its dividend for 5 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 & earnings, BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than HBT Financial. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT 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 First Busey $1.04B 2.53 $135.26M $2.42 12.92 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.36

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is BUSE or HBT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has a net margin of 23.44% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 14.03% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.42% 1.41% HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 19 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for First Busey and 7 mentions for HBT Financial. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat HBT Financial's score of 0.67 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 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 HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial presently has a consensus target price of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.10%. CNB Financial has a consensus target price of $36.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.29%. Given CNB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CNB Financial is more favorable than HBT Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score HBT Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 9

Is HBT or CCNE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% 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. HBT Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and CNB Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. HBT Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CNB Financial. CNB Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT 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 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.36 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.20 $66.13M $3.11 11.43

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

78.6% of HBT Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of CNB Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is HBT or CCNE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has a net margin of 23.44% compared to CNB Financial's net margin of 19.37%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 14.03% beat CNB Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63% CNB Financial 19.37% 13.02% 1.26%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% 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 14

Does the media prefer HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 2 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CNB Financial and 7 mentions for HBT Financial. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.55 indicating that HBT Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 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 CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 3.26%. HBT Financial has a consensus target price of $33.25, indicating a potential downside of 7.10%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Community Trust Bancorp is more favorable than HBT Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 HBT Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is CTBI or HBT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% 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. Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years and HBT Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Community Trust Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than HBT Financial. Community Trust Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT 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 Community Trust Bancorp $298.90M 4.80 $98.06M $5.97 13.22 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.36

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are held 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 19

Is CTBI or HBT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to HBT Financial's net margin of 23.44%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 14.03% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.66% 1.61% HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, HBT Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Community Trust Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for HBT Financial and 5 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat HBT Financial's score of 0.67 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Community Trust Bancorp 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer FCBC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has a consensus price target of $33.25, indicating a potential downside of 7.10%. Given HBT Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HBT Financial is more favorable than First Community Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 HBT Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is FCBC or HBT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. First Community Bancshares pays out 39.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% 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 Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and HBT Financial has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. First Community Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCBC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT 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 First Community Bancshares $185.42M 4.87 $48.79M $3.17 15.11 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.36

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FCBC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are held 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 FCBC or HBT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to HBT Financial's net margin of 23.44%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 14.03% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community Bancshares 28.84% 10.82% 1.64% HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, FCBC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FCBC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, HBT Financial had 4 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for HBT Financial and 3 mentions for First Community Bancshares. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.36 indicating that HBT Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares currently has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. HBT Financial has a consensus target price of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.10%. Given International Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe International Bancshares is more favorable than HBT Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score International Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00 HBT Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is IBOC or HBT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.46 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. International Bancshares pays out 21.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% 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. International Bancshares has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and HBT Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than HBT Financial. International Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT 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 International Bancshares $852.41M 5.56 $412.29M $6.70 11.38 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.36

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

65.9% of International Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.4% of International Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is IBOC or HBT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares has a net margin of 39.33% compared to HBT Financial's net margin of 23.44%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 14.03% beat International Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets International Bancshares 39.33% 13.16% 2.52% HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, International Bancshares and International Bancshares both had 7 articles in the media. International Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat HBT Financial's score of 0.67 indicating that International Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment International Bancshares 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	HBT Financial	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.30B	$23.52B	$13.91B	$12.43B
Dividend Yield	2.57%	3.21%	5.95%	10.03%
P/E Ratio	15.36	28.13	28.74	24.99
Price / Sales	4.43	9.72	462.91	112.42
Price / Cash	12.78	16.17	29.95	34.82
Price / Book	1.83	1.40	3.72	6.21
Net Income	$77.01M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$347.49M
7 Day Performance	-1.02%	0.56%	0.48%	1.28%
1 Month Performance	11.22%	2.97%	0.83%	-3.62%
1 Year Performance	44.96%	30.64%	13.26%	18.37%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HBT HBT Financial	3.2438 of 5 stars	$35.72 -0.2%	$33.25 -6.9%	+48.9%	$1.30B	$293.97M	15.36	730	Positive News Analyst Downgrade Gap Up
BUSE First Busey	4.5048 of 5 stars	$30.23 +1.6%	$29.75 -1.6%	+41.3%	$2.52B	$1.04B	13.44	1,948	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Upgrade
CCNE CNB Financial	3.029 of 5 stars	$35.45 +2.7%	$36.00 +1.6%	+58.1%	$1.02B	$432.51M	11.40	760
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.7997 of 5 stars	$78.12 +1.9%	$81.50 +4.3%	+48.6%	$1.39B	$298.90M	13.09	980	Positive News
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.0496 of 5 stars	$48.40 +0.5%	N/A	+33.9%	$908.81M	$185.42M	15.27	630

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Does the media prefer BUSE or HBT?

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Does the media favor CTBI or HBT?

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