Zacks Investment Research
25 Sept 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline leans bullish. We score FMBH +0.80 across three claims.
Score confirms the headline.
Leans bullish
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+0.80strongly bullish
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for First Mid Bancshares' 2026 earnings is $4.69 per share, implying a 17.84% year-over-year growth rate.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatWith a current dividend of $1.04, this EPS growth suggests the payout ratio could drop below 22% by FY2026, leaving room for dividend hikes.
More positive than 78% of claims this week
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First Mid Bancshares has a current dividend yield of 2.11% based on a quarterly payout of $0.26 per share.
Priced inanalysis of standing dividend data
So whatThe yield is nearly 70bps higher than the S&P 500 average, positioning it as a relative income play.
More positive than 52% of claims this week
The company's current payout ratio is 23% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share.
Priced inanalysis of trailing 12-month data
So whatA payout ratio this low indicates the dividend is highly sustainable even if earnings growth stalls in the next few quarters.
More positive than 52% of claims this week
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The company shows strong year-to-date price growth, increasing dividends, and expected earnings expansion.
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Price agrees with the score
$49.85 vs $49.39 close before publication (Sep 24) · not market-adjusted
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