Sharemaestro company-news research for First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (FMBH), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
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Provisional evidence
Company news sentiment
Latest FMBH news and sentiment
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
30-day score54Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score
25/100 evidence confidence
100% direct company focus
25 current stories across 3 publishers
Current company news
Early balanced news score
25 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Observed headline tone64/100
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Published 30-day score54/100
Latest source headline
Will Analyst Upgrade Change First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Narrative
simplywall.st · 11 Sep 2026 14:39
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
25 current stories are mapped specifically to FMBH.
The score uses 3 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.309.
Confidence is 25/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
54/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
25/100
Confidencethin evidence
100%/100
Company news25 company stories
95/100
Story agreement5/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
20 Aug04 Sep18 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence6
0.309 after freshness weightingSource breadth60
3 independent publishersCompany relevance100
share tied directly to this companyFreshness15
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement95
how closely stories agreePublisher mix31
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
26 completed price weeks17 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
20 Mar16 Jun11 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
11 Sep 202656USD 51.02-0.6%
04 Sep 202651USD 51.33+2.0%
28 Aug 202652USD 50.34+0.1%
21 Aug 202652USD 50.28-2.8%
14 Aug 202655USD 51.748542+1.6%
07 Aug 202657USD 50.912765-1.8%
31 Jul 202658USD 51.82814+2.1%
24 Jul 202659USD 50.743619+3.6%
Provisional evidence
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Market update5012 stories · 48%
Earnings649 stories · 36%
Analyst action642 stories · 8%
Deals and strategy571 stories · 4%
Capital return501 stories · 4%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
MarketBeat6312 stories · 48%
Zacks603 stories · 12%
Value Research503 stories · 12%
Kalkine502 stories · 8%
simplywall.st571 stories · 4%
kalkine.ca501 stories · 4%
StocksToTrade501 stories · 4%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Finance11Earnings10Financial Markets8Economy Macro1
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
25 Jun50 neutral17 Sep 16:44
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 16:44 | 53 | -3 | 23/100 (-11) | 25 (-2) | Provisional |
| 11 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +0 | 34/100 (-1) | 27 (0) | Provisional |
| 10 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +1 | 35/100 (+1) | 27 (+1) | Provisional |
| 09 Sep 23:59 | 55 | -1 | 34/100 (-2) | 26 (+1) | Provisional |
| 08 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +0 | 36/100 (0) | 25 (0) | Provisional |
| 07 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +2 | 36/100 (+2) | 25 (-1) | Provisional |
| 06 Sep 23:59 | 54 | +3 | 34/100 (+12) | 26 (+1) | Provisional |
| 05 Sep 23:59 | 51 | -1 | 22/100 (-6) | 25 (-4) | Provisional |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
#157Tone
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline
Will Analyst Upgrade Change First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Narrative
- Published
- 11 Sep 2026 14:39
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 34/100
- 30-day weight
- 7.2% of the score · 6.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#269Tone
ZacksDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 16:00
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 11% of the score · 7.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#3—Not directional
KalkineDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: FMBH) Stock Price, News & Analysis
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 18:20
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 7.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#4—Not directional
ZacksDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 15:45
- News subject
- Capital return
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 8.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#559Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
BlackRock Inc. Purchases New Position in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
BlackRock Inc. has acquired a new position in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH), purchasing 29,374 shares valued at approximately $486,000 during the second quarter. This move is part of broader institutional investor interest, with hedge funds and institutions collectively owning 47.57% of the company. First Mid Bancshares recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 07:28
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 17.4% of the score · 9.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#671Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Empowered Funds LLC Purchases New Shares in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
Empowered Funds LLC acquired 47,753 shares of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) in the second quarter, valued at approximately $481,000, bringing institutional ownership to 47.57%. The company has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $54.62, following strong quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and a dividend increase. First Mid Bancshares reported an EPS of $1.26 against a $1.05 consensus and revenue of $109.32 million, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, yielding 2.0%.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 07 Sep 2026 07:59
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 55/100
- 30-day weight
- 19.8% of the score · 10.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#761Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Wellington Management Group LLP Boosts Holdings in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) by 13.7% in the second quarter, now owning 503,186 shares. Institutional investors collectively hold 47.57% of the company's stock. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $54.62, following the company's earnings beat and an increase in its quarterly dividend.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 06 Sep 2026 08:54
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 13.7% of the score · 11.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#865Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
423,799 Shares in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH Purchased by BlackRock Inc.
BlackRock Inc. recently acquired 423,799 shares of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) during the second quarter, representing a 1.59% stake in the company. First Mid Bancshares exceeded Q2 earnings expectations with $1.26 EPS and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, with an average price target of $54.62, and institutional investors collectively own 47.57% of the company.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 06 Sep 2026 07:54
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 17.3% of the score · 11.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#9—Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Invests $5.52 Million in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
- Published
- 05 Sep 2026 07:43
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 12.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#10—Not directional
kalkine.caDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: FMBH) Stock Price, News & Analysis
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 20:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 16.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#11—Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Deutsche Bank AG Acquires New Holdings in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
Deutsche Bank AG has acquired new holdings in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH), purchasing 24,400 shares valued at approximately $1.17 million. This move comes as First Mid Bancshares demonstrated strong financial performance, exceeding earnings expectations with $1.26 EPS and $109.32 million in revenue, and subsequently increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.26. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the company, with an average price target of $54.62.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 19:17
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 16.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#12—Not directional
StocksToTradeDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) Stock Price | Live Quotes & Charts | NASDAQ
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 10:48
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 17.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1357Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
2,375,794 Shares in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH Acquired by BlackRock Inc.
BlackRock Inc. has acquired a significant stake of 2,375,794 shares in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH), valued at approximately $114.3 million and representing 8.92% of the company. This acquisition comes as First Mid Bancshares reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding expectations with $1.26 EPS and raising its quarterly dividend. Analysts currently maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for the stock with an average price target of $54.62.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 30 Aug 2026 19:17
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 37/100
- 30-day weight
- 7.8% of the score · 17.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1458Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Buys Shares of 205,999 First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
- Published
- 30 Aug 2026 09:28
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 30/100
- 30-day weight
- <0.1% of the score · 18.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#15—Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline
48,104 Shares in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH Purchased by Freestone Grove Partners LP
- Published
- 30 Aug 2026 08:16
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 18.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#16—Not directional
Value ResearchDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (FMBH) Shareholding Pattern – Promoters, FIIs & DIIs
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 14:34
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 20.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#17—Not directional
Value ResearchDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (FMBH) Key Financial Ratios – Valuation, Profitability & More
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 20:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 20.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#18—Not directional
Value ResearchDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (FMBH) Peer Comparison – Compare with Others
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 20:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 20.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#19—Not directional
Journal Gazette & Times-CourierDirect company coverageStored article
First Mid’s Bryan Mitchell completes graduate banking program
Bryan Mitchell, VP and director of enterprise IT support at First Mid Bank & Trust, has successfully completed the Graduate School of Banking program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This achievement highlights his dedication to professional growth, further solidified by earning the Certificate of Executive Leadership. First Mid CEO Matt Smith praised Mitchell's commitment, noting that the knowledge gained will benefit the organization, customers, and communities.
Finance
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 10:10
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 23.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#2065Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Visionary Wealth Advisors Purchases New Position in First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
Visionary Wealth Advisors has acquired a new stake of 28,131 shares, valued at approximately $1.35 million, in First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH). This transaction highlights continued institutional interest, with hedge funds and institutional investors collectively owning 47.57% of the company's stock. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $54.62, while the bank recently surpassed earnings expectations and increased its quarterly dividend.
EarningsEconomy MacroFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 10:10
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 42/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.3% of the score · 23.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#21—Not directional
ZacksDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Could Be a Great Choice
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 15:45
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 24.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#2262Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Pinnacle Holdings LLC Buys Shares of 52,737 First Mid Bancshares, Inc. $FMBH
Pinnacle Holdings LLC recently acquired 52,737 shares of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) valued at approximately $873,000, as part of a trend where institutional investors now own 47.57% of the company. First Mid Bancshares has shown strong financial performance, beating quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, and increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share. Analysts generally hold a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock with an average price target of $54.62.
EarningsFinance
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026 10:12
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.4% of the score · 24.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#23—Not directional
KalkineDirect company coverageScored from headline
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: FMBH) Stock Price, News & Analysis
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 20:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 26.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#24—Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMBH) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus recommendation from analysts, with an average twelve-month target price of $54.6250. Several research firms have recently updated their ratings and price targets, generally increasing their objectives for the stock. Institutional investors have also shown increased interest, with a significant portion of the company's stock owned by these entities.
EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 08:40
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 28.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#25—Not directional
Hannibal.netDirect company coverageStored article
First Mid Insurance Group retains national Best Practices Agency recognition
First Mid Insurance Group has been designated a Best Practices Agency for the seventh time in 2026, placing it among the top independent insurance agencies nationwide. This recognition, stemming from an annual study by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and Reagan Consulting, highlights their consistent performance and commitment to client service. The company also recently earned a spot on Business Insurance's Top 100 U.S. Brokers list for the first time.
EarningsFinance
- Published
- 19 Aug 2026 15:54
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 29.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
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How to read the score
It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.