Question 1

Do analysts prefer BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Busey currently has a consensus target price of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.34%. HBT Financial has a consensus target price of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.17%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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 3.4%. 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 raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and HBT Financial has raised 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 better earnings and valuation, 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 2.51 $135.26M $2.42 12.80 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.37

Question 4

Do insiders & 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 insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial 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.

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 volatility and risk, BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% 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 7

Does the media prefer BUSE or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for HBT Financial. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat HBT Financial's score of 0.78 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 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HBT Financial 1 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 recommend HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial currently has a consensus target price of $33.25, indicating a potential downside of 7.17%. CNB Financial has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.58%. Given CNB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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 2.2%. 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 higher 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 15.37 CNB Financial $432.51M 2.36 $66.13M $3.11 11.07

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company 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 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% 12.85% 1.26%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to HBT or CCNE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 1 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for CNB Financial and 2 mentions for HBT Financial. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.42 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) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CNB Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts recommend CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.88%. HBT Financial has a consensus target price of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.17%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's higher possible upside, research 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 $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 35.5% 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 stronger 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 $409.34M 3.45 $98.06M $5.97 13.02 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.37

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by 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 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 and volatility, CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor CTBI or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 2 mentions for HBT Financial. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.72 beat HBT Financial's score of 0.78 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 3 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) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate HBT or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

HBT Financial presently has a consensus target price of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.17%. Given HBT Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe HBT Financial is more favorable than First Community Bancshares. 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 First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 23

Is HBT or FCBC 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%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. HBT Financial pays out 39.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 41.6% 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. HBT Financial has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 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 preferable earnings and valuation, HBT or FCBC?

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 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.37 First Community Bancshares $185.42M 4.87 $48.79M $3.17 15.10

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders believe in HBT or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is HBT or FCBC 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 HBT Financial 23.44% 14.03% 1.63% First Community Bancshares 28.84% 10.82% 1.64%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, HBT or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

Does the media prefer HBT or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Community Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Community Bancshares and 2 mentions for HBT Financial. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.50 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) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Community Bancshares 2 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 IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares presently has a consensus price target of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.15%. HBT Financial has a consensus price target of $33.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.17%. Given International Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 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 2.0%. HBT Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. International Bancshares pays out 22.0% 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. 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 higher valuation and earnings, 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 $1.06B 4.27 $412.29M $6.63 10.94 HBT Financial $293.97M 4.43 $77.01M $2.33 15.37

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

65.9% of International Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of HBT Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of International 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is IBOC or HBT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

International Bancshares has a net margin of 38.83% 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 38.83% 12.67% 2.47% 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 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% 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 35

Does the media favor IBOC or HBT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, International Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than HBT Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for International Bancshares and 2 mentions for HBT Financial. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat International Bancshares' score of 0.25 indicating that HBT Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment International Bancshares 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HBT Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	HBT Financial	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.31B	$23.77B	$14.07B	$12.90B
Dividend Yield	2.53%	3.18%	5.89%	10.06%
P/E Ratio	15.42	28.08	29.01	24.78
Price / Sales	4.43	9.57	510.42	95.48
Price / Cash	12.97	16.20	30.22	37.42
Price / Book	1.83	1.39	3.72	6.45
Net Income	$77.01M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$346.92M
7 Day Performance	-0.87%	0.02%	-0.01%	0.93%
1 Month Performance	11.72%	3.05%	0.96%	-0.64%
1 Year Performance	47.03%	29.74%	13.26%	22.23%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HBT HBT Financial	3.0777 of 5 stars	$35.82 -0.3%	$33.25 -7.2%	+47.4%	$1.31B	$293.97M	15.42	730
BUSE First Busey	4.2959 of 5 stars	$31.58 +1.0%	$32.00 +1.3%	+38.2%	$2.64B	$1.04B	13.05	1,948	Positive News
CCNE CNB Financial	3.299 of 5 stars	$35.72 +0.5%	$36.00 +0.8%	+53.3%	$1.05B	$432.51M	11.49	760
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9524 of 5 stars	$79.47 +0.7%	$81.50 +2.6%	+44.7%	$1.43B	$409.34M	13.31	980	Positive News
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.0825 of 5 stars	$48.96 +2.2%	N/A	+35.6%	$903.72M	$185.42M	15.44	630

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Which has more volatility and risk, BUSE or HBT?

Is BUSE or HBT a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer BUSE or HBT?

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Is BUSE or HBT more profitable?

Does the media prefer BUSE or HBT?

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Is HBT or CCNE more profitable?

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Is CTBI or HBT more profitable?

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Is CTBI or HBT a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, CTBI or HBT?

Do analysts recommend CTBI or HBT?

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Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HBT or FCBC?

Is HBT or FCBC more profitable?

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Do institutionals & insiders believe in HBT or FCBC?

Does the media prefer HBT or FCBC?

Is HBT or FCBC a better dividend stock?

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