Question 1

Do analysts recommend CATY or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $62.25, suggesting a potential upside of 1.69%. Home BancShares has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.33%. Given Home BancShares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Home BancShares is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Home BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Question 2

Is CATY or HOMB 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%. Home BancShares pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home BancShares pays out 38.0% 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. Home BancShares has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Home BancShares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CATY or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Home BancShares 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 2.95 $315.12M $5.12 11.96 Home BancShares $1.48B 3.91 $475.44M $2.42 11.93

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Home BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Home BancShares shares are owned 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 5

Is CATY or HOMB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has a net margin of 32.10% compared to Cathay General Bancorp's net margin of 24.66%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Home BancShares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cathay General Bancorp 24.66% 11.71% 1.43% Home BancShares 32.10% 11.12% 2.07%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, CATY or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home BancShares has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor CATY or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Home BancShares had 4 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Home BancShares and 1 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Home BancShares' score of 0.53 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cathay General Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Home BancShares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate FFBC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. currently has a consensus target price of $34.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.02%. Home BancShares has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.33%. Given Home BancShares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Home BancShares is more favorable than First Financial Bancorp.. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Financial Bancorp. 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.63 Home BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Question 9

Is FFBC or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Home BancShares pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 36.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home BancShares pays out 38.0% 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 Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Home BancShares has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. First Financial Bancorp. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FFBC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than First Financial Bancorp.. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home 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 Financial Bancorp. $1.26B 2.67 $255.60M $2.83 11.33 Home BancShares $1.48B 3.91 $475.44M $2.42 11.93

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FFBC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Home BancShares shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Home BancShares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is FFBC or HOMB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has a net margin of 32.10% compared to First Financial Bancorp.'s net margin of 20.77%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.13% beat Home BancShares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Financial Bancorp. 20.77% 11.13% 1.49% Home BancShares 32.10% 11.12% 2.07%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, FFBC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home BancShares has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to FFBC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bancorp. both had 5 articles in the media. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Home BancShares' score of 0.53 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Bancorp. 1 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Home BancShares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer HWC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney presently has a consensus target price of $84.22, suggesting a potential upside of 14.67%. Home BancShares has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.33%. Given Hancock Whitney's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than Home BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hancock Whitney 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.82 Home BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Question 16

Is HWC or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Home BancShares pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Hancock Whitney pays out 39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home BancShares pays out 38.0% 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. Hancock Whitney has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Home BancShares has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Home BancShares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings & valuation, HWC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has higher revenue and earnings than Home BancShares. Home BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hancock Whitney, 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 Hancock Whitney $2.02B 2.92 $486.07M $5.10 14.40 Home BancShares $1.48B 3.91 $475.44M $2.42 11.93

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in HWC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Home BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Home BancShares shares are owned by 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 HWC or HOMB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has a net margin of 32.10% compared to Hancock Whitney's net margin of 21.81%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.36% beat Home BancShares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hancock Whitney 21.81% 11.36% 1.41% Home BancShares 32.10% 11.12% 2.07%

Question 20

Which has more volatility & risk, HWC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home BancShares has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor HWC or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Home BancShares had 5 more articles in the media than Hancock Whitney. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Home BancShares and 0 mentions for Hancock Whitney. Home BancShares' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Hancock Whitney's score of 0.00 indicating that Home BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment Hancock Whitney Neutral Home BancShares Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer ONB or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Old National Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $30.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.34%. Home BancShares has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.33%. Given Old National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Old National Bancorp is more favorable than Home BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Old National Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.79 Home BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Question 23

Is ONB or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Old National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Home BancShares pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Old National Bancorp pays out 25.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home BancShares pays out 38.0% 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. Home BancShares has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Home BancShares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ONB or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Old National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Home BancShares. Old National Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home 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 Old National Bancorp $3.74B 2.60 $669.26M $2.25 11.27 Home BancShares $1.48B 3.91 $475.44M $2.42 11.93

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ONB or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

83.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Home BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Home BancShares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is ONB or HOMB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has a net margin of 32.10% compared to Old National Bancorp's net margin of 21.60%. Old National Bancorp's return on equity of 11.80% beat Home BancShares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Old National Bancorp 21.60% 11.80% 1.34% Home BancShares 32.10% 11.12% 2.07%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, ONB or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Old National Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home BancShares has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor ONB or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp and Old National Bancorp both had 5 articles in the media. Home BancShares' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Old National Bancorp's score of 0.23 indicating that Home BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Old National Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Home BancShares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend UBSI or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $47.80, indicating a potential upside of 1.13%. Home BancShares has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.33%. Given Home BancShares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Home BancShares is more favorable than United Bankshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Home BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Question 30

Is UBSI or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Home BancShares pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home BancShares pays out 38.0% 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. United Bankshares has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years and Home BancShares has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UBSI or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than United Bankshares. Home BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Bankshares, 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 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.54 $464.60M $3.67 12.88 Home BancShares $1.48B 3.91 $475.44M $2.42 11.93

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of UBSI or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.3% of Home BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Home BancShares shares are owned 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 33

Is UBSI or HOMB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Home BancShares has a net margin of 32.10% compared to United Bankshares' net margin of 27.97%. Home BancShares' return on equity of 11.12% beat United Bankshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53% Home BancShares 32.10% 11.12% 2.07%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, UBSI or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home BancShares has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to UBSI or HOMB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Home BancShares had 2 more articles in the media than United Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Home BancShares and 3 mentions for United Bankshares. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Home BancShares' score of 0.53 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Bankshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Home BancShares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Home BancShares	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$5.75B	$22.82B	$13.38B	$22.64B
Dividend Yield	3.26%	3.14%	6.03%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	11.87	25.36	24.65	27.58
Price / Sales	3.91	8.90	508.23	20.54
Price / Cash	10.94	14.68	47.45	39.56
Price / Book	1.32	1.33	2.69	4.62
Net Income	$475.44M	$2.58B	$1.32B	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-1.10%	-1.38%	-1.22%	-1.52%
1 Month Performance	-2.80%	-2.39%	0.81%	-5.48%
1 Year Performance	3.03%	21.17%	7.84%	5.05%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HOMB Home BancShares	4.0908 of 5 stars	$28.77 +0.7%	$33.00 +14.7%	+1.4%	$5.75B	$1.48B	11.87	2,543
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	3.3429 of 5 stars	$60.70 -1.3%	$62.25 +2.6%	+25.7%	$4.10B	$1.38B	11.86	1,268	Positive News
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.2183 of 5 stars	$31.33 -1.3%	$33.67 +7.5%	+24.4%	$3.33B	$1.26B	11.07	2,199
HWC Hancock Whitney	3.9005 of 5 stars	$73.57 -1.3%	$84.22 +14.5%	+15.2%	$5.98B	$2.02B	14.43	3,627
ONB Old National Bancorp	4.2118 of 5 stars	$25.03 -0.9%	$30.17 +20.5%	+14.6%	$9.66B	$3.74B	11.12	4,971	Analyst Forecast

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How does Home BancShares compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Do analysts recommend CATY or HOMB?

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

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CATY or HOMB?

Is CATY or HOMB more profitable?

Does the media favor CATY or HOMB?

Is CATY or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, CATY or HOMB?

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How does Home BancShares compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Does the media refer more to FFBC or HOMB?

Which has more risk & volatility, FFBC or HOMB?

Is FFBC or HOMB more profitable?

Do analysts rate FFBC or HOMB?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FFBC or HOMB?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FFBC or HOMB?

Is FFBC or HOMB a better dividend stock?

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How does Home BancShares compare to Hancock Whitney?

Is HWC or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, HWC or HOMB?

Do analysts prefer HWC or HOMB?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in HWC or HOMB?

Which has more volatility & risk, HWC or HOMB?

Is HWC or HOMB more profitable?

Does the media favor HWC or HOMB?

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How does Home BancShares compare to Old National Bancorp?

Is ONB or HOMB a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer ONB or HOMB?

Which has more volatility & risk, ONB or HOMB?

Is ONB or HOMB more profitable?

Does the media favor ONB or HOMB?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ONB or HOMB?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ONB or HOMB?

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Do analysts recommend UBSI or HOMB?

Which has more volatility and risk, UBSI or HOMB?

Is UBSI or HOMB more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UBSI or HOMB?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of UBSI or HOMB?

Does the media refer more to UBSI or HOMB?

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