First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) Stock Price & Analysis
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) closed at USD 51.13 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 1.21% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 50.52; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 51.06–52.2 on volume of 154,931 shares. Market capitalization is $1.36B, with a 52-week range of USD 34.16–53.36 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
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Key facts (FMBH)
- Valuation: P/E 13.5x (avg 10.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.14 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 56.36 (range 53–62.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +48.7% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +35.2% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.19, revenue estimate $82.2M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-10-29
- Dividend: USD 1.04 a year (yield 2.06%), paid quarterly; latest ex-dividend date 2026-08-18; annual dividends grew 2.9% a year 2022–2025.
- Short interest: 3.05% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 5.1 days to cover.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (FMBH)
P/E 13.5x · P/S 3.5x · P/FCF 11.4x · P/B 1.2x · FCF yield 8.80% · Earnings yield 7.39% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.81%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 10.2x, Dec 2024 11.2x, Dec 2023 11.0x.
Analysts (FMBH)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.14 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 56.36 (low 53, high 62.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $55 → $62.5 |
| 2026-07-27 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $50 → $54 |
| 2026-07-27 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Neutral | $47 → $54 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FMBH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +48.7% | +35.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +48.9% | +6.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.1% | 25.7% |
| Max drawdown | -12.1% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -47.9% (Nov 2021→May 2023) |
Dividends (FMBH)
Annual dividend rate USD 1.04 per share, yield 2.06% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 1.01 in 4 payments (quarterly).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Aug 18, 2026; payment date: Sep 1, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: raised 4.0% to USD 0.26 per payment from USD 0.25, starting with the Aug 18, 2026 ex-dividend date.
Payout ratio 25% of earnings · 5-year average yield 2.55% · annual dividends grew 2.9% a year from 2022 to 2025.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | USD 0.26 |
| 2026-05-15 | USD 0.25 |
| 2026-02-12 | USD 0.25 |
| 2025-11-14 | USD 0.25 |
| 2025-08-15 | USD 0.25 |
| 2025-05-15 | USD 0.24 |
| 2025-02-13 | USD 0.24 |
| 2024-11-14 | USD 0.24 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 0.90 · 2023 USD 0.92 · 2024 USD 0.94 · 2025 USD 0.98.
Short interest (FMBH)
768,185 shares sold short, 3.05% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 549,723 shares (+39.7%). Days to cover: 5.1 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
FMBH earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 | $1.26 | $1.15 | Beat +9.6% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.26 | $1.11 | Beat +13.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $1.14 | $1.06 | Beat +7.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $1.06 | $1.06 | In line | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
FMBH analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.19 | $1.18 | +0.9% | $82.2M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $1.26 | $1.24 | +1.8% | $81.4M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.74 | $4.56 | +3.9% | $315.1M | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.98 | $4.90 | +1.6% | $334.7M | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 51.13 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.21% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 50.52 |
| Open | USD 52.04 |
| Day Range | USD 51.06 – 52.2 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 34.16 – 53.36 |
| Volume | 154,931 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.36B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (FMBH)
Nexqual's technical model rates FMBH "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.09 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 49.96) |
| MACD | 0.31 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (FMBH)
Wall Street analysts rate FMBH "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 56.36 (range USD 53–62.5), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 56.36 |
| High Target | USD 62.5 |
| Low Target | USD 53 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (FMBH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.19 |
| Revenue Estimate | $82.20M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 1.26 vs est 1.15 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.26 vs est 1.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.14 vs est 1.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.06 vs est 1.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FMBH)
| Total Revenue | $373.36M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +26.00% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +38.78% |
| Profit Margin | +26.85% |
| ROE | +10.05% |
| Total Cash | $310.23M |
| Total Debt | $488.02M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FMBH)
Nexqual rates First Mid Bancshares, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Net margin 36% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 1.2% |
Ownership (FMBH)
| Insider Ownership | +9.85% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +57.13% |
| Shares Outstanding | 26.60M |
| Float | 22.80M |
| Short % of Float | +3.05% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
Leadership (FMBH)
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is led by Matthew K. Smith, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Matthew K. Smith |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Joseph R. Dively |
| Executive VP, CFO & Chief Risk Officer | Jordan D. Read |
| Senior EVP & COO | Michael L. Taylor |
| Executive VP & COO | Amanda D. Lewis |
Major Backers & Investors (FMBH)
Notable institutional backers of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. include Ballentine Partners, LLC, American Century Companies Inc, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ballentine Partners, LLC | 6.28% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.82% |
| Wellington Management | 1.89% |
| Boston Partners | 1.73% |
| GW&K Investment Management, LLC | 1.56% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.93% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.39% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.03% |
| Geode Capital | 2.48% |
| State Street | 2.2% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:43 UTC.
From First Mid Bancshares, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Partnerships
- The Senior Loan Committee, consisting of the senior management, must approve all underwriting decisions in excess of $10 million and up to $30 million.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 54.44 | ▲ 1.81% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 12.05 | ▲ 0.67% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 49.32 | ▲ 1.86% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 34.86 | ▲ 4.03% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17 | ▼ 1.33% |
| LYG | Lloyds Banking Group Plc | USD 5.25 | ▼ 4.55% |
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