Question 1

Do analysts rate EQBK or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares presently has a consensus price target of $54.17, suggesting a potential upside of 4.95%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus price target of $91.67, suggesting a potential upside of 2.09%. Given Equity Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Equity Bancshares is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Equity Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Ameris Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 2

Is EQBK or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Equity Bancshares pays out 43.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 14.5% 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. Equity Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Equity Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, EQBK or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Equity Bancshares. Ameris Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Bancshares, 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 Equity Bancshares $367.98M 2.89 $22.73M $1.67 30.90 Ameris Bancorp $1.23B 4.90 $358.68M $5.53 16.24

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in EQBK or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

71.8% of Equity Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.5% of Equity Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by company 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.

Question 5

Is EQBK or ABCB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to Equity Bancshares' net margin of 8.26%. Equity Bancshares' return on equity of 13.34% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Equity Bancshares 8.26% 13.34% 1.46% Ameris Bancorp 21.46% 9.57% 1.32%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, EQBK or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to EQBK or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Equity Bancshares and Equity Bancshares both had 2 articles in the media. Equity Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 1.03 indicating that Equity Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Equity Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameris Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer BUSE or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey currently has a consensus price target of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.47%. Equity Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.17, indicating a potential upside of 4.95%. Given Equity Bancshares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Equity Bancshares is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 Equity Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 9

Is BUSE or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Equity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equity Bancshares pays out 43.1% 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 Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Equity Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BUSE or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Equity Bancshares. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Bancshares, 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 2.47 $135.26M $2.42 12.90 Equity Bancshares $367.98M 2.89 $22.73M $1.67 30.90

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.8% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.5% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is BUSE or EQBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to Equity Bancshares' net margin of 8.26%. Equity Bancshares' return on equity of 13.34% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40% Equity Bancshares 8.26% 13.34% 1.46%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, BUSE or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to BUSE or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 2 more articles in the media than Equity Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for Equity Bancshares. Equity Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat First Busey's score of 1.17 indicating that Equity Bancshares 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) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Equity Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer EQBK or FFBC?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares currently has a consensus target price of $54.17, indicating a potential upside of 4.95%. First Financial Bancorp. has a consensus target price of $33.67, indicating a potential downside of 2.07%. Given Equity Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Equity Bancshares is more favorable than First Financial Bancorp.. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Equity Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 First Financial Bancorp. 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is EQBK or FFBC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Equity Bancshares pays out 43.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% 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. Equity Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and First Financial Bancorp. has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. First Financial Bancorp. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, EQBK or FFBC?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has higher revenue and earnings than Equity Bancshares. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Bancshares, 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 Equity Bancshares $367.98M 2.89 $22.73M $1.67 30.90 First Financial Bancorp. $1.26B 2.87 $255.60M $2.83 12.15

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of EQBK or FFBC?

Accepted Answer

71.8% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. 14.5% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held 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.

Question 19

Is EQBK or FFBC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has a net margin of 20.77% compared to Equity Bancshares' net margin of 8.26%. Equity Bancshares' return on equity of 13.34% beat First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Equity Bancshares 8.26% 13.34% 1.46% First Financial Bancorp. 20.77% 11.13% 1.49%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, EQBK or FFBC?

Accepted Answer

Equity Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to EQBK or FFBC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 1 more articles in the media than Equity Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 2 mentions for Equity Bancshares. Equity Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 1.27 indicating that Equity Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Equity Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Financial Bancorp. 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer FRME or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 12.13%. Equity Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.17, indicating a potential upside of 4.95%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Equity Bancshares. 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 Equity Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 23

Is FRME or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Equity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equity Bancshares pays out 43.1% 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 Equity Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FRME or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Equity Bancshares. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Bancshares, 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 2.61 $226M $3.12 14.01 Equity Bancshares $367.98M 2.89 $22.73M $1.67 30.90

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FRME or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.8% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.5% of Equity Bancshares 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 26

Is FRME or EQBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a net margin of 17.05% compared to Equity Bancshares' net margin of 8.26%. Equity Bancshares' return on equity of 13.34% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% Equity Bancshares 8.26% 13.34% 1.46%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FRME or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 4 more articles in the media than Equity Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Equity Bancshares. Equity Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat First Merchants' score of 0.35 indicating that Equity Bancshares 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) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Equity Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer IBCP or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank currently has a consensus price target of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.11%. Equity Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.17, suggesting a potential upside of 4.95%. Given Equity Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Equity Bancshares is more favorable than Independent Bank. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Independent Bank 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 Equity Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 30

Is IBCP or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Equity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Independent Bank pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equity Bancshares pays out 43.1% 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. Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Equity Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, IBCP or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Equity Bancshares. Independent Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Bancshares, 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 Independent Bank $315.38M 2.70 $68.54M $3.44 11.14 Equity Bancshares $367.98M 2.89 $22.73M $1.67 30.90

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in IBCP or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.8% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.5% of Equity Bancshares shares are held by company 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.

Question 33

Is IBCP or EQBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.32% compared to Equity Bancshares' net margin of 8.26%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.12% beat Equity Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Independent Bank 22.32% 14.12% 1.29% Equity Bancshares 8.26% 13.34% 1.46%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, IBCP or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor IBCP or EQBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Equity Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Equity Bancshares and 1 mentions for Independent Bank. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Equity Bancshares' score of 1.47 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Independent Bank Very Positive Equity Bancshares Positive

Metric	Equity Bancshares	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.07B	$23.90B	$14.11B	$24.33B
Dividend Yield	1.39%	3.15%	5.87%	3.68%
P/E Ratio	30.90	28.29	29.34	30.78
Price / Sales	2.89	9.52	517.11	21.31
Price / Cash	11.13	16.33	37.49	32.80
Price / Book	1.28	1.38	3.68	6.82
Net Income	$22.73M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	1.20%	1.04%	0.74%	0.55%
1 Month Performance	5.82%	3.69%	1.77%	3.13%
1 Year Performance	30.10%	27.25%	12.26%	18.71%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
EQBK Equity Bancshares	4.3187 of 5 stars	$51.61 -0.2%	$54.17 +5.0%	+30.9%	$1.07B	$367.98M	30.90	700	Analyst Upgrade
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.545 of 5 stars	$88.12 +0.6%	$91.67 +4.0%	+24.8%	$5.93B	$1.23B	16.91	2,850
BUSE First Busey	4.5999 of 5 stars	$31.08 +0.8%	$32.00 +3.0%	+31.8%	$2.63B	$1.04B	12.84	1,948
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	2.9443 of 5 stars	$34.00 +1.2%	$33.67 -1.0%	+36.3%	$3.57B	$996.38M	12.01	2,199	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.4066 of 5 stars	$42.77 +0.8%	$49.00 +14.6%	+9.9%	$2.69B	$1.05B	13.71	2,086

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How does Equity Bancshares compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Do analysts rate EQBK or ABCB?

Is EQBK or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in EQBK or ABCB?

Does the media refer more to EQBK or ABCB?

Which has more risk & volatility, EQBK or ABCB?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, EQBK or ABCB?

Is EQBK or ABCB more profitable?

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Does the media refer more to BUSE or EQBK?

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

Do analysts prefer BUSE or EQBK?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BUSE or EQBK?

Is BUSE or EQBK more profitable?

Is BUSE or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, BUSE or EQBK?

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How does Equity Bancshares compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Is EQBK or FFBC a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, EQBK or FFBC?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of EQBK or FFBC?

Is EQBK or FFBC more profitable?

Do analysts prefer EQBK or FFBC?

Which has more risk and volatility, EQBK or FFBC?

Does the media refer more to EQBK or FFBC?

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Is FRME or EQBK more profitable?

Is FRME or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer FRME or EQBK?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FRME or EQBK?

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or EQBK?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FRME or EQBK?

Does the media prefer FRME or EQBK?

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Does the media favor IBCP or EQBK?

Is IBCP or EQBK a better dividend stock?

Is IBCP or EQBK more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in IBCP or EQBK?

Which has better earnings and valuation, IBCP or EQBK?

Which has more risk and volatility, IBCP or EQBK?

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