Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) Competitors

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Atlantic Union Bankshares' net margin of 21.97%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Atlantic Union Bankshares' return on equity.

Atlantic Union Bankshares presently has a consensus target price of $45.57, suggesting a potential upside of 11.45%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, suggesting a potential downside of 0.70%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by 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.

Cathay General Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cathay General Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Atlantic Union Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 2 mentions for Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 1.08 indicating that Atlantic Union Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% 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. Atlantic Union Bankshares has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Merchants. Atlantic Union Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a net margin of 21.97% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. Atlantic Union Bankshares' return on equity of 10.55% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 4 more articles in the media than Atlantic Union Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat First Merchants' score of 1.52 indicating that Atlantic Union Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 44.2% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

First Merchants presently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.50%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus price target of $45.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.45%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Atlantic Union Bankshares.

Fulton Financial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Atlantic Union Bankshares. Fulton Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atlantic Union Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a net margin of 21.97% compared to Fulton Financial's net margin of 20.63%. Fulton Financial's return on equity of 12.68% beat Atlantic Union Bankshares' return on equity.

In the previous week, Fulton Financial had 5 more articles in the media than Atlantic Union Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Fulton Financial and 2 mentions for Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Fulton Financial's score of 1.31 indicating that Atlantic Union Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

72.0% of Fulton Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Fulton Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Fulton Financial has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Fulton Financial currently has a consensus target price of $24.75, indicating a potential upside of 2.70%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus target price of $45.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.45%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Fulton Financial.

Fulton Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Fulton Financial pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 44.2% 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. Fulton Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

56.0% of Towne Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of Towne Bank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Towne Bank had 1 more articles in the media than Atlantic Union Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Towne Bank and 2 mentions for Atlantic Union Bankshares. Atlantic Union Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Towne Bank's score of 1.13 indicating that Atlantic Union Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Towne Bank has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than Towne Bank. Towne Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atlantic Union Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Towne Bank currently has a consensus price target of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.05%. Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus price target of $45.57, suggesting a potential upside of 11.45%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Towne Bank.

Towne Bank has a net margin of 25.64% compared to Atlantic Union Bankshares' net margin of 21.97%. Atlantic Union Bankshares' return on equity of 10.55% beat Towne Bank's return on equity.

Towne Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Towne Bank pays out 31.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 44.2% 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. Towne Bank has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Atlantic Union Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.