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(From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free MBCN Stock Alerts $20.87 -0.07 (-0.33%) (As of 06/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.87▼$21.7050-Day Range$20.66▼$24.4052-Week Range$20.61▼$37.00Volume9,409 shsAverage Volume8,509 shsMarket Capitalization$168.42 millionP/E Ratio10.18Dividend Yield3.83%Price Target$24.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Middlefield Banc alerts: Email Address Middlefield Banc MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.0% Upside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.79% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.27Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$75,860 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-4.00%From $1.75 to $1.68 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.01 out of 5 starsFinance Sector654th out of 878 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry159th out of 174 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMiddlefield Banc has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMiddlefield Banc has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Middlefield Banc's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.79% of the outstanding shares of Middlefield Banc have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMiddlefield Banc has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 18.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Middlefield Banc has recently increased by 6.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipMiddlefield Banc is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthMiddlefield Banc does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Middlefield Banc is 39.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Middlefield Banc will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.62% next year. This indicates that Middlefield Banc will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Middlefield Banc's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MBCN. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMiddlefield Banc has a news sentiment score of 1.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.88 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Middlefield Banc this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Middlefield Banc insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $75,860.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.81% of the stock of Middlefield Banc is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 31.72% of the stock of Middlefield Banc is held by institutions.Read more about Middlefield Banc's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Middlefield Banc are expected to decrease by -4.00% in the coming year, from $1.75 to $1.68 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 10.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.74.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 10.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 41.40.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMiddlefield Banc has a P/B Ratio of 0.82. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Middlefield Banc's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeGold Set to EXPLODE!The perfect storm is brewing to drive gold's price through the roof! And our weakening dollars are causing demand from Central Banks and billionaires to EXPLODE! The elites are buying up gold like nothing we've seen before… Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide. About Middlefield Banc Stock (NASDAQ:MBCN)Middlefield Banc Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio. It offers checking, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, time certificates of deposit, commercial loans, real estate loans, various consumer loans, safe deposit facilities, and travelers' checks. The company also provides operational and working capital, term business, residential construction, professional, and residential and mortgage loans, as well as consumer installment loans for home improvements, automobiles, boats, and other personal expenditures; loans to finance capital purchases; selected guaranteed or subsidized loan programs for small businesses; and agricultural loans. In addition, the company resolves and disposes troubled assets in Ohio. Further, it offers official checks, money orders, and ATM services, as well as IRA accounts; online banking and bill payment services to individuals; and online cash management services to business customers. Middlefield Banc Corp. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio.Read More MBCN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MBCN Stock News HeadlinesJune 7, 2024 | insidertrades.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) EVP Purchases $20,980.00 in StockJune 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThomas M. Wilson Purchases 1,000 Shares of Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) StockMay 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ:MBCN) the Best Financial Dividend Stock Insiders are Buying in 2024?May 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2024 Second-Quarter Cash Dividend PaymentMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comResults: Middlefield Banc Corp. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New ForecastsApril 30, 2024 | investorplace.comMBCN Stock Earnings: Middlefield Banc Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp (MBCN) Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings: A Detailed OverviewApril 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsMarch 2, 2024 | wsj.comMiddlefield Banc Corp.February 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMBCN Middlefield Banc Corp.February 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMBCN Middlefield Banc Corp.February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc (NASDAQ:MBCN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20February 13, 2024 | msn.comMiddlefield Banc maintains quarterly dividend of $0.20 a shareFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2024 First Quarter Cash Dividend PaymentJanuary 26, 2024 | benzinga.comMiddlefield Banc: Q4 Earnings InsightsJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) Reports Record Annual Net Income for 2023January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2023 Full-Year Financial ResultsJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street EstimatesJanuary 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Middlefield Banking Company Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued GrowthJanuary 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Middlefield Banking Company Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued GrowthDecember 8, 2023 | morningstar.comMiddlefield Banc Corp MBCNNovember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Might Be Interested In Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) For Its Upcoming DividendNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield (MBCN) Stock Gains on Special Dividend AnnouncementNovember 14, 2023 | msn.comMiddlefield Banc declares $0.20 dividend and a special dividend of $0.05See More Headlines Receive MBCN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Middlefield Banc and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/14/2024Today6/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:MBCN CUSIPN/A CIK836147 Webwww.middlefieldbank.bank Phone(440) 632-1666FaxN/AEmployees256Year Founded1901Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.00 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$23.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.05 Trailing P/E Ratio10.18 Forward P/E Ratio11.93 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$17.37 million Net Margins16.41% Pretax Margin21.40% Return on Equity8.25% Return on Assets0.92% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio0.97 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$96.99 million Price / Sales1.74 Cash Flow$2.33 per share Price / Cash Flow8.96 Book Value$25.42 per share Price / Book0.82Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,070,000Free Float7,760,000Market Cap$168.42 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.65 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ronald L. Zimmerly Jr. (Age 59)CEO, President & Non-Independent Director Comp: $539.7kMr. Michael C. Ranttila (Age 50)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $419.05kMr. Andrew M. BergerManaging Director, SM Berger & Company, Inc.Ms. Sarah WintersSenior VP & Chief Human Resource OfficerMs. Julie E. ShawSecretaryMs. Teresa M. Hetrick (Age 61)Assistant Corporate Secretary Mr. Thomas HartFinancial ConsultantMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPeoples Bancorp of North CarolinaNASDAQ:PEBKBankwell Financial GroupNASDAQ:BWFGColony BankcorpNASDAQ:CBANCounty BancorpNASDAQ:ICBKCB Financial ServicesNASDAQ:CBFVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsThomas M WilsonBought 1,000 shares on 6/5/2024Total: $20,980.00 ($20.98/share)Jennifer L MoellerBought 200 shares on 5/31/2024Total: $4,280.00 ($21.40/share)Ronald Len Jr. ZimmerlyBought 1,000 shares on 5/13/2024Total: $22,470.00 ($22.47/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 3,782 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 4.786%Thomas M WilsonBought 1,000 shares on 5/9/2024Total: $22,380.00 ($22.38/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MBCN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Middlefield Banc stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Middlefield Banc in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MBCN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MBCN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MBCN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Middlefield Banc's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Middlefield Banc's stock. Their MBCN share price targets range from $23.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $24.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MBCN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MBCN shares performed in 2024? Middlefield Banc's stock was trading at $32.37 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MBCN stock has decreased by 35.5% and is now trading at $20.87. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Middlefield Banc's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 22nd 2024. View our MBCN earnings forecast. How were Middlefield Banc's earnings last quarter? Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The bank reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.09. The bank had revenue of $26.41 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.10 million. Middlefield Banc had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.25% and a net margin of 16.41%. How often does Middlefield Banc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Middlefield Banc? Middlefield Banc declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, June 14th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.83%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for MBCN. Is Middlefield Banc a good dividend stock? Middlefield Banc (NASDAQ:MBCN) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MBCN will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.62% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MBCN. When did Middlefield Banc's stock split? Middlefield Banc's stock split on Monday, November 11th 2019. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 9th 2019. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, November 8th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What is Thomas G. Caldwell's approval rating as Middlefield Banc's CEO? 1 employees have rated Middlefield Banc Chief Executive Officer Thomas G. Caldwell on Glassdoor.com. Thomas G. Caldwell has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Thomas G. Caldwell in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Middlefield Banc own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Middlefield Banc investors own include Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), General Motors (GM), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE), Franklin Resources (BEN), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), British American Tobacco (BTI) and Carnival Co. & (CCL). Who are Middlefield Banc's major shareholders? Middlefield Banc's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (4.79%), Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC (0.40%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.18%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Jennifer L Moeller, Michael C Voinovich, Ronald Len Jr Zimmerly and Thomas M Wilson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Middlefield Banc? Shares of MBCN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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