Question 1

Do analysts prefer MSBI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $29.10, suggesting a potential downside of 12.35%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.83%. 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 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is MSBI or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Midland States Bancorp pays out 82.1% 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 pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MSBI or BUSE?

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 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.45 -$124.28M $1.56 21.28 First Busey $1.04B 2.50 $135.26M $2.42 12.74

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Is MSBI or BUSE 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 Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92% First Busey 21.00% 10.42% 1.41%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, MSBI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor MSBI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 5 mentions for First Busey. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat First Busey's score of 0.90 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Midland States Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive 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

Question 8

Do analysts recommend CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential downside of 1.77%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus target price of $29.10, indicating a potential downside of 12.35%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher possible 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 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 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 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 2.4%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 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 82.1% 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 higher earnings and 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 3.07 $315.12M $5.12 12.38 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.45 -$124.28M $1.56 21.28

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership 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 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock 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 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer CATY or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 2 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Cathay General Bancorp's 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 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 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate MSBI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $29.10, suggesting a potential downside of 12.35%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus target price of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.20%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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 Midland States Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is MSBI or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Midland States Bancorp pays out 82.1% 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 pays out 35.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MSBI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher 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 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.45 -$124.28M $1.56 21.28 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 3.44 $98.06M $5.97 12.98

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is MSBI or CTBI 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 Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92% Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.66% 1.61%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, MSBI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to MSBI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than Community Trust Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 3 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.72 beat Midland States Bancorp's score of 0.97 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Midland States Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive 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

Question 22

Do analysts rate FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 6.84%. Midland States Bancorp has a consensus price target of $29.10, suggesting a potential downside of 12.35%. Given First Mid Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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) 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 $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 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 82.1% 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 valuation & earnings, 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 $375.21M 3.63 $91.75M $4.03 12.69 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.45 -$124.28M $1.56 21.28

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock 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 19.76% 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% 11.17% 1.32% Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FMBH or MSBI?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% 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 7 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 0 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. Midland States Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.00 indicating that Midland States Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares Neutral Midland States Bancorp Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer MSBI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $29.10, indicating a potential downside of 12.35%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.51%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants 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 First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is MSBI or FRME a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Midland States Bancorp pays out 82.1% 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 pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midland States Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Merchants has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MSBI or FRME?

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 Midland States Bancorp $476.05M 1.45 -$124.28M $1.56 21.28 First Merchants $1.05B 2.53 $226M $3.12 13.60

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals believe in MSBI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

60.9% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.6% of Midland States Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is MSBI or FRME 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 Midland States Bancorp 9.40% 13.32% 0.92% First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, MSBI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

Midland States Bancorp has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to MSBI or FRME?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Midland States Bancorp had 6 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Midland States Bancorp and 1 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Midland States Bancorp's score of 0.97 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Midland States Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 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	$694.99M	$23.67B	$14.07B	$12.98B
Dividend Yield	3.82%	3.18%	5.89%	10.06%
P/E Ratio	21.28	27.99	29.18	24.72
Price / Sales	1.45	9.49	510.55	96.21
Price / Cash	3.63	16.20	30.22	37.42
Price / Book	1.57	1.38	3.71	6.42
Net Income	-$124.28M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$347.03M
7 Day Performance	-3.85%	-0.31%	-0.18%	0.71%
1 Month Performance	8.75%	2.71%	0.76%	-0.87%
1 Year Performance	89.71%	29.32%	13.04%	21.94%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MSBI Midland States Bancorp	2.6876 of 5 stars	$33.20 -0.9%	$29.10 -12.3%	+89.1%	$694.99M	$476.05M	21.28	970	Dividend Increase
BUSE First Busey	4.2912 of 5 stars	$31.55 +0.9%	$32.00 +1.4%	+38.2%	$2.67B	$1.04B	13.03	1,948	Positive News
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.787 of 5 stars	$64.68 +1.2%	$62.25 -3.7%	+39.6%	$4.34B	$1.38B	12.63	1,268
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9441 of 5 stars	$79.40 +0.6%	$81.50 +2.6%	+44.7%	$1.44B	$298.90M	13.30	980	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	2.3976 of 5 stars	$52.78 +0.5%	$54.63 +3.5%	+37.2%	$1.41B	$466.04M	13.10	1,170

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Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MSBI or BUSE?

Do analysts prefer MSBI or BUSE?

Is MSBI or BUSE a better dividend stock?

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