CATALYSTBenzinga • 2d ago
DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on First Mid Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $56DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis maintains First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $53 to $56.
Why FMBH Stock advanced +1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$51.13 +1.21% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $1.36B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FMBH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
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Why FMBH Stock advanced +1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) advanced +1.21% to $51.13, trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($34.16 – $53.36). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 15x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($34.16 – $53.36) with RSI-14 at 53 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.5% around $51.13 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $124.0M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTYahoo • 2d ago
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Stock Holds Steady After Strong Q3 EarningsFirst Mid Bancshares shares barely moved on Friday, slipping about 0.2% to just above US$51. The muted reaction follows a Q3 2026 update, with basic earnings per share at about US$1.26 and net income near US$33.3 million
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayThe headline numbers for First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates a
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Surpasses Q3 Earnings EstimatesFirst Mid Bancshares (FMBH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +9.57% and -0.77%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot(AP) — First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $33.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 ResultsMATTOON, Ill., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Highlights Net income of $33.3 mi
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Evergreen Bancshares, Inc.MATTOON, Ill. and WELLSVILLE, Mo., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (“First Mid”) and Evergreen Bancshares, Inc. (“Evergreen”), the parent company of American Bank of Freedom, a
CATALYSTBenzinga • 3d ago
First Mid Bancshares Q3 Adj. EPS $1.26 Beats $1.15 Estimate, Sales $79.376M Miss $81.396M EstimateFirst Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) reported quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15 by 9.57 percent. This is a 29.9 percent increase over earnings of $0.97 per share from
RISK WATCHYahoo • 3d ago
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) Q3 Earnings Miss EstimatesChain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.92% and +1.77%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
CATALYSTYahoo • 4d ago
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FMBH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +21.48%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $51.63H $51.63L $50.16C $51.13VOL 129.6K
RES: $49.69SUP: $48.62SMA50: $49.97SMA200: $46.09
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
6.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FMBH)
Financials Rank #429 of 1096
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1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FMBH vs. HBT, PEBO, WABC, BHRB)
Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) ranks #429 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #509 by equity capitalization ($1.36B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WABC leads on earnings valuation at 12.2x trailing P/E, while BHRB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.7% ROIC and — gross margin. PEBO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with FMBH at 62/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMBH
ACTIVE
First Mid Bancshares Inc. | C | 62/100 | 14.8x | — | 9.6% | +1.21% | $1.36B | Benchmark Subject |
| HBT HBT Financial Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 17.4x | — | 12.5% | +1.10% | $1.34B | /hbt-vs-fmbh → |
| PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc. | B | 72/100 | 13.1x | — | 10.5% | +1.09% | $1.39B | /pebo-vs-fmbh → |
| WABC Westamerica Bancorporation | C | 63/100 | 12.2x | — | 12.4% | +0.79% | $1.42B | /wabc-vs-fmbh → |
| BHRB Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. | C- | 61/100 | 12.2x | — | 13.7% | +0.88% | $1.43B | /bhrb-vs-fmbh → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000700565In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $91.7M, operating cash flow of $130.9M, and free cash flow of $124.0M (+3.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, FMBH closed FY2025 with $7.97B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $91.7M | $130.9M | $124.0M | $7.97B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $78.9M | $124.4M | $119.5M | $7.52B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $68.9M | $72.4M | $72.4M | — | — |
3. FMBH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs FMBH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, First Mid Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $51.13 (+1.21% 1D, market cap $1.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, FMBH ranks #429 in composite RQD confidence.
How does FMBH compare to HBT and PEBO in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FMBH carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.6%. By comparison, HBT (HBT Financial Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 17.4x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $1.34B) and PEBO (Peoples Bancorp Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 13.1x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $1.39B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WABC leads on earnings multiple (12.2x) while BHRB leads on capital efficiency (13.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FMBH?
Per FMBH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000700565), First Mid Bancshares Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $91.7M in net income, and $124.0M in free cash flow against $7.97B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is FMBH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
FMBH last traded at $51.13 (+1.21% on volume of 154,941 shares), positioning the stock +2.32% above its 50-day simple moving average ($49.97) and +10.94% above its 200-day simple moving average ($46.09). Across its 52-week range of $34.16 to $53.36, FMBH sits at the 88.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($48.83 to $53.43).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is FMBH stock moving today?
Why FMBH Stock advanced +1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 15x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.