FMBH

First Mid Bancshares is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $1.15 per share, representing 18.6% year-over-year growth, with revenues projected at $107.42 million, up 20.3%. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.61% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting a likely earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.

First Mid Bancshares has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, surpassing consensus by an average of 11.59% over the last two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, analysts suggest the company is well-positioned to deliver another earnings beat in its upcoming quarterly report.

First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) is highlighted as an attractive dividend investment opportunity with a current yield of 2.14% and an annualized dividend of $1.04, up 6.1% year-over-year. The company has increased dividends 4 times over the past 5 years with an average annual increase of 3.67%. With a low payout ratio of 23% and expected earnings growth of 17.84% for 2026, FMBH represents a compelling investment opportunity rated as a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Unity Bancorp reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.51 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.49, with revenues of $36.65 million exceeding expectations by 2.78%. However, the stock received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating due to unfavorable estimate revision trends ahead of the earnings release. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 7.1% versus the market's 14.1% gain.