Midland States Bancorp Appears Worthy Of A Cautious Upgrade

Midland States Bancorp has rebounded sharply in 2026, with the stock up 68% in six months and improved Q1 results. MSBI's Q1 2026 earnings exceeded expectations, driven by better loan quality, net interest margin expansion, and efficiency gains. Despite progress, MSBI's asset quality remains below regional peers, with elevated CRE exposure and ongoing risks from nonperforming loans.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Claire Stack Chief Financial Officer

EFFINGHAM, Ill. , May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) (the “Company”) announced today that Claire A. Stack has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Midland States Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Bank”), effective May 8, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • May 11, 2026

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Announces Common Stock and Preferred Stock Dividends

EFFINGHAM, Ill., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on May 22, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • May 5, 2026

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Increases Stock Repurchase Program to $45 Million

EFFINGHAM, Ill., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company's current stock repurchase program that increases the amount of common stock authorized for repurchase from $25 million to $45 million and extends the expiration date of the program to December 31, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • May 5, 2026

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Is Up 5.09% in One Week: What You Should Know

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 • Apr 29, 2026

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 29, 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 • Apr 28, 2026

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2026 First Quarter Results

EFFINGHAM, Ill., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) (the “Company”) today reported net income available to common shareholders of $16.2 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $5.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. This also compares to a net loss of $143.2 million, or $6.58 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.6 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

The headline numbers for Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2026