Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MSBI - Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
$33.45
0.14 (0.42%)
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5d:
-0.24%
30d:
-0.24%
90d:
+12.89%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: MSBI is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: MSBI is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$57.33
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$35.60
6.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MSBI is currently trading at $33.45, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.74 to $33.77. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.9) compared to its historical average (8.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MSBI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $33.84. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MSBI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $33.84. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$32.74 -
$33.77
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (52/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($33.25)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (52/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$32.74 -
$33.77
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$32.07
Resistance Level
$33.84
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.88
Wall Street Target
$33.25
(-0.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
86.0%
Profit Margin
15.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.5% premium
PE vs Historical
9.9 vs 8.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$34.96
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$36.53
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$38.17
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$33.60
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 47.5%)
$69.23
(+107%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.9, Growth: 47.5%)
$33.93
(+1%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.4, Growth: 47.5%)
$28.84
(-14%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (21x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.95 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.59
Bull Case
$73.28
(+119%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 23.0
Base Case
$66.62
(+99%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 21.0
Bear Case
$22.65
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026 11:33 PM ET
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