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James Edwin Zimmer, a director at First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH), acquired 1,000 shares of common stock on December 19, 2024. The purchase was made at an average price of $39.8729 per share, totaling approximately $39,872. The $860 million market cap bank currently trades at a P/E ratio of 11x, and according to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears fairly valued. Following this transaction, Zimmer now holds a total of 4,050 shares directly through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Additionally, Zimmer maintains indirect ownership of 16,035 shares through a Deferred Compensation Plan. The company has maintained dividend payments for 25 consecutive years, with a current yield of 2.65% and a 'GOOD' overall financial health rating from InvestingPro, which offers 5 additional key insights about FMBH's financial outlook.
In other recent news, First Mid-Illinois Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) has seen various shifts in stock ratings and price targets. DA Davidson downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, citing valuation caution, despite increasing the price target to $47.00 from $44.00. The firm recognized the bank's solid performance but expressed caution about potential merger and acquisition activities and its growth positioning compared to higher-growth peers.
Another development was the appointment of Mr. Paul L. Palmby to the Board of Directors of First Mid Bancshares. He is expected to serve on several committees until the current Class I term expires in 2026.
Piper Sandler raised the price target for First Mid Bancshares to $47.00, maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm highlighted the company's operational efficiency, strict cost management, high-quality credit profile, and growing capital flexibility as key factors supporting the positive outlook.
Stephens, a financial services firm, raised the price target for First Mid-Illinois Bancshares to $43.00, reiterating its Overweight rating. The firm anticipates that the bank's net interest margin will expand in the coming quarters due to ongoing efforts to reprice deposits, the maturation of certificates of deposit, and increasing loan yields.
Lastly, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded First Mid-Illinois Bancshares from an "Outperform" rating to "Market Perform", suggesting the stock's potential upside has largely been realized after recent strong performance. Nonetheless, the firm maintained a price target of $42.00 for the bank's shares, indicating a steady valuation despite the rating adjustment.
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