Meridian (MRBK) Competitors

Meridian pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Mid Penn Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Meridian pays out 27.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mid Penn Bancorp pays out 32.5% 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. Meridian is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Meridian presently has a consensus price target of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.94%. Mid Penn Bancorp has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.03%. Given Meridian's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Meridian is more favorable than Mid Penn Bancorp.

Mid Penn Bancorp has a net margin of 17.55% compared to Meridian's net margin of 11.89%. Meridian's return on equity of 12.29% beat Mid Penn Bancorp's return on equity.

Mid Penn Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Meridian. Meridian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mid Penn Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Meridian has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mid Penn Bancorp has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Mid Penn Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Meridian. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Mid Penn Bancorp and 2 mentions for Meridian. Mid Penn Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Meridian's score of 0.00 indicating that Mid Penn Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

58.6% of Meridian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.1% of Mid Penn Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of Meridian shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of Mid Penn Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Farmers National Banc has a net margin of 20.52% compared to Meridian's net margin of 11.89%. Meridian's return on equity of 12.29% beat Farmers National Banc's return on equity.

Meridian presently has a consensus price target of $22.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.94%. Farmers National Banc has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.40%. Given Meridian's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meridian is more favorable than Farmers National Banc.

Meridian has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Farmers National Banc has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Farmers National Banc had 4 more articles in the media than Meridian. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Farmers National Banc and 2 mentions for Meridian. Farmers National Banc's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Meridian's score of 0.00 indicating that Farmers National Banc is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Meridian pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Farmers National Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Meridian pays out 27.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Farmers National Banc pays out 49.0% 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.

58.6% of Meridian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.7% of Farmers National Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of Meridian shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Farmers National Banc 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.

Farmers National Banc has higher revenue and earnings than Meridian. Meridian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Farmers National Banc, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

First Financial Corporation Indiana has a net margin of 23.32% compared to Meridian's net margin of 11.89%. First Financial Corporation Indiana's return on equity of 13.02% beat Meridian's return on equity.

In the previous week, First Financial Corporation Indiana had 2 more articles in the media than Meridian. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Financial Corporation Indiana and 2 mentions for Meridian. First Financial Corporation Indiana's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Meridian's score of 0.00 indicating that First Financial Corporation Indiana is being referred to more favorably in the media.

First Financial Corporation Indiana has higher revenue and earnings than Meridian. Meridian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Financial Corporation Indiana, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

First Financial Corporation Indiana currently has a consensus price target of $88.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.12%. Meridian has a consensus price target of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.94%. Given First Financial Corporation Indiana's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Financial Corporation Indiana is more favorable than Meridian.

First Financial Corporation Indiana has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

First Financial Corporation Indiana pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Meridian pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Financial Corporation Indiana pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Meridian pays out 27.2% 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 Financial Corporation Indiana has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. First Financial Corporation Indiana is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

72.7% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Meridian shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Meridian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Meridian had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Meridian and 1 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Meridian'saverage media sentiment score.

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Meridian shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Meridian 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.

Meridian has a consensus target price of $22.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.94%. Given Meridian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Meridian is more favorable than First Community Bancshares.

First Community Bancshares has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Meridian. Meridian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Community Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Meridian pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Community Bancshares pays out 41.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Meridian pays out 27.2% 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 Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Meridian is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to Meridian's net margin of 11.89%. Meridian's return on equity of 12.29% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity.