Midland States Bancorp: Improving Asset Quality Drives Earnings

Midland States Bancorp is rated buy, driven by improving asset quality and lower credit provisions supporting higher earnings. MSBI's 4% dividend yield and 26 consecutive years of dividend growth, alongside ongoing share buybacks, offer strong shareholder returns. Wealth management achieved record assets and fees in 2Q26, with further growth expected from expanded advisor hiring.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2026

Midland States Bancorp: 7.7% Yielding Preferred Share From A Regional Bank

Midland States Bancorp's preferred shares now offer a 7.7% yield, supported by improved operating performance and conservative lending practices. MSBI's net interest margin reached a seven-year high of 3.98%, driven by stable asset yields and lower borrowing costs. Loan-to-deposit ratio has dropped from near 100% to 73%, positioning MSBI as one of the most conservative regional banks in lending.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Should Value Investors Buy Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 7th

EDRY, OPBK, SUPN, MSBI and NXRT have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 7th, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 7th

NXRT, QUAD and MSBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 7th, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Increases Common Stock Cash Dividend to $0.33 Per Share and Declares Preferred Stock Dividend

EFFINGHAM, Ill., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share of its common stock, an increase of 3.1% from the previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on August 21, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 4, 2026

Best Value Stock to Buy for July 29th

MSBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stock list on July 29, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 29, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 29th

NKSH, MSBI and STBA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 29, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 29, 2026

What Makes Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Does Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 28, 2026