Question 1

Do analysts recommend BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $27.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.93%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $23.90, suggesting a potential downside of 18.87%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

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 3.7%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 108.5% 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 stronger valuation & 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 2.30 $135.26M $2.25 12.59 Midland States Bancorp $291.51M 2.09 -$124.28M $1.18 24.97

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is BUSE or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 7.53%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 11.55% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 19.16% 10.19% 1.36% Midland States Bancorp 7.53% 11.55% 0.78%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor BUSE or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 3 mentions for First Busey. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Busey's score of 0.72 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend MSBI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $23.90, suggesting a potential downside of 18.87%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $51.75, suggesting a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Midland States Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 9

Is MSBI or CATY a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Midland States Bancorp pays out 108.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp has raised 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 preferable earnings and valuation, MSBI or CATY?

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 Midland States Bancorp $291.51M 2.09 -$124.28M $1.18 24.97 Cathay General Bancorp $844.88M 4.72 $315.12M $4.85 12.27

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Is MSBI or CATY more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 7.53%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 11.55% beat Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Midland States Bancorp 7.53% 11.55% 0.78% Cathay General Bancorp 23.79% 11.37% 1.38%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, MSBI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to MSBI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Midland States Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 4 mentions for Midland States Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Midland States Bancorp's score of 0.95 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cathay General Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $63.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.66%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $23.90, indicating a potential downside of 18.87%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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) 0 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 16

Is CTBI or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 108.5% 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 increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better earnings and valuation, CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings 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 3.12 $98.06M $5.71 12.31 Midland States Bancorp $291.51M 2.09 -$124.28M $1.18 24.97

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments 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 24.85% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 7.53%. Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity of 12.27% beat Midland States Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Community Trust Bancorp 24.85% 12.27% 1.56% Midland States Bancorp 7.53% 11.55% 0.78%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to CTBI or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than Community Trust Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 1 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Midland States Bancorp's score of 0.95 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Community Trust Bancorp Positive Midland States Bancorp Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares currently has a consensus target price of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.28%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $23.90, suggesting a potential downside of 18.87%. Given First Mid Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 23

Is FMBH or MSBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 108.5% 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 better valuation and earnings, FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings 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 $355.25M 3.46 $91.75M $3.97 11.62 Midland States Bancorp $291.51M 2.09 -$124.28M $1.18 24.97

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by company 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 FMBH or MSBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.95% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 7.53%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 11.55% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Mid Bancshares 19.95% 10.44% 1.23% Midland States Bancorp 7.53% 11.55% 0.78%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 3 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Midland States Bancorp's score of 0.95 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 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) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus price target of $48.33, suggesting a potential upside of 17.43%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus price target of $23.90, suggesting a potential downside of 18.87%. Given First Merchants' 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) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

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 $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp pays out 108.5% 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 increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & 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 2.47 $226M $3.40 12.11 Midland States Bancorp $291.51M 2.09 -$124.28M $1.18 24.97

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds 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 18.87% compared to Midland States Bancorp's net margin of 7.53%. Midland States Bancorp's return on equity of 11.55% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 18.87% 9.58% 1.21% Midland States Bancorp 7.53% 11.55% 0.78%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to FRME or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than Midland States Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for Midland States Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Merchants' score of 0.74 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Midland States Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Midland States Bancorp	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$598.89M	$1.14B	$13.57B	$11.95B
Dividend Yield	4.45%	2.62%	5.78%	5.61%
P/E Ratio	24.97	18.94	19.97	23.63
Price / Sales	2.09	2.64	133.33	103.82
Price / Cash	3.13	24.69	19.31	54.72
Price / Book	1.40	1.23	2.20	6.70
Net Income	-$124.28M	$75.93M	$1.14B	$337.26M
7 Day Performance	3.30%	2.44%	0.28%	-2.46%
1 Month Performance	7.01%	4.57%	0.46%	0.31%
1 Year Performance	70.88%	29.00%	10.26%	23.15%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MSBI Midland States Bancorp	3.4418 of 5 stars	$29.46 +2.0%	$23.90 -18.9%	+69.0%	$598.89M	$291.51M	24.97	970	News Coverage
BUSE First Busey	4.1781 of 5 stars	$27.11 -0.9%	$27.50 +1.4%	+22.6%	$2.31B	$1.04B	12.05	1,948
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.3658 of 5 stars	$56.50 -2.0%	$51.75 -8.4%	+32.1%	$3.87B	$844.88M	11.65	1,268
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	4.0286 of 5 stars	$66.04 -1.2%	$63.50 -3.8%	+33.4%	$1.21B	$409.34M	11.57	980	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	4.0339 of 5 stars	$43.37 -1.5%	$49.50 +14.1%	+23.5%	$1.17B	$355.25M	10.92	1,170	News Coverage Positive News High Trading Volume

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Do analysts recommend BUSE or MSBI?

Does the media favor BUSE or MSBI?

Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or MSBI?

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Which has more risk and volatility, CTBI or MSBI?

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