Expectations trend
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
3.41 → 3.49 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 4 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 4 to 4; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for MSBI yet.
| Measure / period | Management expectations | Analyst expectations |
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maintain quarterly dividend at $0.32 per share | It maintains a stable quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. | Intact | dividend cut below $0.32 per share | Dividend per share: $0.33 per share FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: dividend per share = $0.32. The stored target says 2026-Q4; this source reports FY2026-Q3. Fiscal/calendar alignment needs review. Oct 29, 20260.33 USD/share · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Next earnings date unavailable
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a smaller-cap bank with a recovery-oriented long-term thesis, not a clear durable compounder today. The thesis is in a watch state, with recent quality and management scores improving but financial performance still weak.
Valuation is neutral, with the model showing MSBI at a modest premium to peers and expectations broadly aligned with fundamentals. The priced-in assessment is justified, and fragility is low, so the evidence does not point to a major expectations mismatch.
Near-term results have been weak relative to the industry, despite earnings beats in July and October and recent improvement in company-quality and management scores. Community Bank balances and Wealth Management revenue show activity behind management’s growth focus, while lower nonperforming assets and net charge-offs suggest progress on credit quality; legacy credits remain. A guidance cut is a key near-term risk, and the supplied evidence describes miss risk as low but notes the company’s smaller size and a deep miss in its recent history.
Over the next few quarters, the thesis hinges on whether management sustains profitable bank and wealth growth while resolving legacy credit issues. Credit measures improved from the second to the third quarter, but continued progress is not yet established. The sector backdrop also matters: rate cuts are identified as a headwind, while stronger results and guidance from financial-sector peers could support sector momentum.
For the next one to three years, MSBI’s thesis has some evidence of improving execution and credit quality, but weak relative performance and remaining legacy credits keep it in watch status. The evidence is mixed, with medium confidence. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| Midland States Bancorp improved to a net income of $18.46 million in 2026-Q1 from a loss last quarter. |
| Intact |
| net income falls below $10 million in any quarter |
Net income: $22.808M FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: net income > $18 million. The stored target says 2026-Q4; this source reports FY2026-Q3. Fiscal/calendar alignment needs review. Oct 29, 202622,808,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Complete stock repurchase program of $45 million | The company expanded its stock repurchase program to $45 million, showing capital return discipline. | Intact | repurchase authorization reduced below $30 million | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$3.14 → $3.49 · observed estimates
$0.33B → $0.34B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $3.14 | $327,690,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-07-25 | $3.14 | $327,690,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-26 | $3.14 | $327,690,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-07-27 | $3.18 | $329,366,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-28 | $3.16 | $329,370,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-07-29 | $3.18 | $329,366,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-30 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-01 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-02 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-03 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-04 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-05 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-06 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-07 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-08 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-09 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-10 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-12 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-13 | $3.38 | $333,430,200 | 5 / 5 |
| 2026-08-14 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-15 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-16 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-17 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-18 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-19 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-20 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-21 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-22 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-23 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-24 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-25 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-26 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-27 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-28 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-29 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-30 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-01 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-02 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-03 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-04 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-05 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-06 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3.40 | $333,426,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3.40 | $333,466,640 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3.40 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-06 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-07 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-08 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-09 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-10 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-11 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-12 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-13 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-14 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-15 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-16 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-17 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-18 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-19 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-20 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-21 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-22 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-23 | $3.41 | $333,650,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-24 | $3.40 | $334,110,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-25 | $3.40 | $334,110,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-26 | $3.40 | $334,110,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-27 | $3.40 | $334,110,200 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-28 | $3.49 | $340,051,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-29 | $3.49 | $340,051,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-30 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-10-31 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-11-01 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-11-02 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-11-03 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-11-04 | $3.49 | $339,765,580 | 4 / 4 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 0 Buy / Strong Buy · 5 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 2 recorded
1 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 1 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
3 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.