THFF

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.42 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.35 and delivering a 5.19% earnings surprise. Revenue also exceeded expectations at $73.2 million.

The stock has gained 21.5% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 12.4% gain. However, the company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. First Financial Corp. (THFF) is expected to report earnings of $2.00 per share, representing 14.3% year-over-year growth.

First Financial Corp. (THFF), a Terre Haute-based finance stock, is highlighted as an attractive dividend investment with a 3.03% yield and a 9.8% year-over-year dividend increase. The company has grown its dividend 4 times over the past 5 years with an average annual increase of 17.41%. With a conservative 31% payout ratio and solid earnings growth expected at 12.87% for 2026, THFF offers income investors a compelling opportunity, though it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

First Western (MYFW) beat Q3 2026 EPS estimates with $0.60 vs. $0.58 consensus, representing a 3.45% surprise. However, revenues missed expectations slightly at $28.77M. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 10.2% versus the market's 13.3%. With mixed estimate revisions, MYFW received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market.

Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.59 and slightly underperforming on revenues. Despite the miss, the stock has gained 28.7% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500's 12.7% gain. The company maintains a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with favorable estimate revision trends ahead of the earnings release.