Does the media refer more to BUSE or IBCP?

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Independent Bank and 1 mentions for First Busey. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Busey's score of 0.87 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CTBI or IBCP?

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Independent Bank's score of 1.00 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 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer IBCP or FMBH?

In the previous week, Independent Bank and Independent Bank both had 2 articles in the media. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.44 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Mid Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to IBCP or FRME?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 8 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Merchants' score of 0.33 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer IBCP or HOPE?

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Independent Bank's score of 1.00 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Hope Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Independent Bank (IBCP) Competitors

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IBCP vs. BUSE, CTBI, FMBH, FRME, and HOPE

Should you buy Independent Bank stock or one of its competitors? Independent Bank's main competitors and comparable companies include First Busey (BUSE), Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), First Merchants (FRME), and Hope Bancorp (HOPE). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does Independent Bank compare to First Busey?

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

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	21.00%	10.48%	1.40%
Independent Bank	22.32%	14.12%	1.29%

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Independent Bank. Independent Bank 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	2.35	$135.26M	$2.42	12.26
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.54	$68.54M	$3.44	10.50

First Busey currently has a consensus target price of $31.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Independent Bank has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 9.34%. Given Independent Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than First Busey.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Independent Bank and 1 mentions for First Busey. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Busey's score of 0.87 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 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. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% 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. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

First Busey has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Independent Bank has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Independent Bank beats First Busey on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Independent Bank compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

Community Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:CTBI) and Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held 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.

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% 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. Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Community Trust Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Independent Bank's score of 1.00 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	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Community Trust Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.64%. Independent Bank has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 9.34%. Given Independent Bank's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than Community Trust Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Community Trust Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Independent Bank has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Independent Bank. Independent Bank 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
Community Trust Bancorp	$409.34M	3.36	$98.06M	$5.97	12.68
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.54	$68.54M	$3.44	10.50

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to Independent Bank's net margin of 22.32%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Community Trust Bancorp	25.55%	12.52%	1.60%
Independent Bank	22.32%	14.12%	1.29%

Summary

Community Trust Bancorp beats Independent Bank on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Independent Bank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP) and First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Independent Bank. Independent Bank 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
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.54	$68.54M	$3.44	10.50
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.84	$91.75M	$4.03	12.34

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.76%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Independent Bank	22.32%	14.12%	1.29%
First Mid Bancshares	19.76%	10.86%	1.29%

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held 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.

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.8% 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 First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Independent Bank currently has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 9.34%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 9.85%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Independent Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Independent Bank and Independent Bank both had 2 articles in the media. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.44 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Mid Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats Independent Bank on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Independent Bank compare to First Merchants?

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

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Independent Bank	22.32%	14.12%	1.29%
First Merchants	17.05%	8.86%	1.12%

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 8 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Merchants' score of 0.33 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Merchants	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 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 3.7%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% 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. Independent Bank has raised its dividend for 11 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.

Independent Bank presently has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 9.34%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $51.00, indicating a potential upside of 27.81%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Independent Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
First Merchants	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Independent Bank. Independent Bank 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
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.54	$68.54M	$3.44	10.50
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.38	$226M	$3.12	12.79

Summary

Independent Bank beats First Merchants on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Independent Bank compare to Hope Bancorp?

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

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held 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.

Independent Bank currently has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 9.34%. Hope Bancorp has a consensus target price of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.59%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Independent Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Hope Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Independent Bank	22.32%	14.12%	1.29%
Hope Bancorp	12.53%	5.71%	0.70%

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Independent Bank's score of 1.00 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Hope Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hope Bancorp pays out 56.0% 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.

Independent Bank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hope Bancorp. Independent Bank 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
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.54	$68.54M	$3.44	10.50
Hope Bancorp	$967.63M	1.80	$61.59M	$1.00	13.65

Summary

Independent Bank beats Hope Bancorp on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IBCP vs. The Competition

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Metric	Independent Bank	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$801.93M	$22.51B	$13.28B	$13.24B
Dividend Yield	3.18%	3.14%	6.03%	15.88%
P/E Ratio	10.50	25.38	24.46	26.08
Price / Sales	2.54	8.95	507.03	92.41
Price / Cash	9.30	14.68	47.45	51.25
Price / Book	1.49	1.34	2.69	6.30
Net Income	$68.54M	$2.58B	$1.32B	$361.41M
7 Day Performance	0.83%	-1.05%	-1.06%	-1.55%
1 Month Performance	-1.70%	-2.07%	0.98%	-3.80%
1 Year Performance	19.23%	21.61%	8.09%	2.92%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IBCP Independent Bank	4.1974 of 5 stars	$36.04 +1.3%	$39.50 +9.6%	+16.2%	$800.75M	$315.38M	10.49	826	Analyst Upgrade
BUSE First Busey	3.6715 of 5 stars	$29.71 -0.8%	$32.00 +7.7%	+27.6%	$2.47B	$1.04B	12.28	1,948	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	4.0527 of 5 stars	$75.09 -0.6%	$81.50 +8.5%	+36.9%	$1.37B	$409.34M	12.58	930	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.75 of 5 stars	$49.21 -0.9%	$54.63 +11.0%	+31.7%	$1.32B	$466.04M	12.21	1,170
FRME First Merchants	4.7377 of 5 stars	$40.65 -0.6%	$49.00 +20.5%	+4.7%	$2.57B	$1.05B	13.03	2,086	News Coverage

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Independent Bank (IBCP) Competitors

IBCP vs. BUSE, CTBI, FMBH, FRME, and HOPE

How does Independent Bank compare to First Busey?

Is BUSE or IBCP more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BUSE or IBCP?

Do analysts rate BUSE or IBCP?

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

Does the media refer more to BUSE or IBCP?

Is BUSE or IBCP a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or IBCP?

Summary

How does Independent Bank compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

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

Is CTBI or IBCP a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer CTBI or IBCP?

Do analysts rate CTBI or IBCP?

Which has more volatility and risk, CTBI or IBCP?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CTBI or IBCP?

Is CTBI or IBCP more profitable?

Summary

How does Independent Bank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IBCP or FMBH?

Is IBCP or FMBH more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, IBCP or FMBH?

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

Is IBCP or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend IBCP or FMBH?

Does the media prefer IBCP or FMBH?

Summary

How does Independent Bank compare to First Merchants?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IBCP or FRME?

Is IBCP or FRME more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, IBCP or FRME?

Does the media refer more to IBCP or FRME?

Is IBCP or FRME a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer IBCP or FRME?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IBCP or FRME?

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How does Independent Bank compare to Hope Bancorp?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IBCP or HOPE?

Do analysts rate IBCP or HOPE?

Is IBCP or HOPE more profitable?

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