Question 1

Do analysts recommend BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus price target of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.81%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus price target of $31.13, suggesting a potential downside of 7.23%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Busey is more favorable than Midland States Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 2

Is BUSE or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has better valuation and earnings, BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Midland States Bancorp. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Midland States 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 First Busey $1.04B 2.37 $135.26M $2.42 12.38 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.46 -$124.28M $1.56 21.51

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is BUSE or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 9.40%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 13.32% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than Midland States Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for Midland States Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat First Busey's score of 0.50 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $62.25, suggesting a potential upside of 1.25%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $31.13, suggesting a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Midland States Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 9

Is CATY or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Midland States Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Midland States Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Midland States 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 Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 2.96 $315.12M $5.12 12.01 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.46 -$124.28M $1.56 21.51

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals believe in CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held by 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.

Question 12

Is CATY or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 9.40%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 13.32% beat Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cathay General Bancorp 24.66% 11.71% 1.43% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Midland States Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 1 mentions for Midland States Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 0.67 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cathay General Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.86%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus price target of $31.13, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Community Trust Bancorp is more favorable than Midland States 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 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 16

Is CTBI or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Community Trust Bancorp has raised its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings & valuation, CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Midland States Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Midland States 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 3.35 $98.06M $5.97 12.66 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.46 -$124.28M $1.56 21.51

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held 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 19

Is CTBI or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 9.40%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 13.32% 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% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Community Trust Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 0 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Community Trust Bancorp's score of 1.02 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment Community Trust Bancorp Positive Midland States Bancorp Very Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 9.95%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $31.13, suggesting a potential downside of 7.23%. Given First Mid Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Midland States Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 23

Is FMBH or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Midland States Bancorp. First Mid Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Midland States 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 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.84 $91.75M $4.03 12.33 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.46 -$124.28M $1.56 21.51

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned 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.

Question 26

Is FMBH or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.76% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 9.40%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 13.32% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 10.86% 1.29% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares and First Mid Bancshares both had 1 articles in the media. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.67 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.80%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus price target of $31.13, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Midland States Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 30

Is FRME or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Midland States Bancorp. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Midland States 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 First Merchants $1.05B 2.44 $226M $3.12 13.11 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.46 -$124.28M $1.56 21.51

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp 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.

Question 33

Is FRME or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a net margin of 17.05% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 9.40%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 13.32% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 1 more articles in the media than Midland States Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for First Merchants and 1 mentions for Midland States Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat First Merchants' score of 0.34 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Metric	Midland States Bancorp	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$696.03M	$23.49B	$13.79B	$12.97B
Dividend Yield	3.94%	3.08%	5.95%	12.80%
P/E Ratio	21.51	27.03	25.34	25.77
Price / Sales	1.46	9.42	516.80	109.69
Price / Cash	3.63	15.56	30.08	34.72
Price / Book	1.59	1.37	2.74	6.36
Net Income	-$124.28M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$358.17M
7 Day Performance	-0.36%	-0.55%	0.70%	1.60%
1 Month Performance	2.13%	0.14%	0.07%	-2.97%
1 Year Performance	86.39%	22.47%	9.27%	5.63%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MSBI Midland States Bancorp	2.1916 of 5 stars	$33.55 +0.0%	$31.13 -7.2%	+86.7%	$696.03M	$476.05M	21.51	861	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	3.782 of 5 stars	$30.52 0.0%	$32.00 +4.9%	+21.1%	$2.52B	$789.53M	12.62	1,948
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.7203 of 5 stars	$62.56 +0.2%	$62.25 -0.5%	+24.9%	$4.18B	$1.38B	12.23	1,268	Positive News
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	4.4805 of 5 stars	$77.30 -0.7%	$81.50 +5.4%	+33.7%	$1.40B	$298.90M	12.95	930	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.5666 of 5 stars	$50.97 -0.1%	$54.63 +7.2%	+26.8%	$1.36B	$466.04M	12.65	1,170	Positive News

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