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Why FMBH Stock surged +2.12% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$51.47 +2.12% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.57

First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.34B
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As of 2026-11-03, First Mid Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $51.47 (+2.12% 1D, market cap $1.34B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FMBH ranks #211 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FMBH carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.6%. By comparison, HBT (HBT Financial Inc.) holds a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 17.4x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $1.33B) and PEBO (Peoples Bancorp Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 13.1x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $1.39B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WABC leads on earnings multiple (12.2x) while BHRB leads on capital efficiency (13.7% ROIC).

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Per FMBH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000700565), First Mid Bancshares Inc. generated $3.35B in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $91.7M in net income, and $124.0M in free cash flow against $7.97B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.57 (+0.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 3.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (13)Whales (12)SEC (13)Macro (12)CEO (16)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
$63 Bull$53 Base$42 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FMBH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FMBH SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 3.7% FCF Margin ($124.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (52.1) create a -8 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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58
Grade C$48.85+2.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
61
Grade C$49.88+2.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
63
Grade C+$51.01+0.9% Next Q
Current
66
Grade C+$51.47+1.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, FMBH faces multiple-compression risk if 14.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($49.98) or 200D SMA ($46.18) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($53.32) toward Bear Floor ($41.59).

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Why FMBH Stock surged +2.12% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) surged +2.12% to $51.47, trading at 90% of its 52-week range ($34.16 – $53.36). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 15x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 90% of its 52-week range ($34.16 – $53.36) with RSI-14 at 52.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.5% around $51.47 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $124.0M annual free cash flow.
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FMBH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +19.53%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $51.13H $51.47L $50.40C $51.47VOL 129.6K
RES: $52.15SUP: $48.74SMA50: $49.98SMA200: $46.18
$54.30$50.40$46.50$42.59$38.69RES $52.15SUP $48.74$51.472026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
6.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #211 of 1097 ⚔️ HBT vs FMBH Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FMBH vs. HBT, PEBO, WABC, BHRB)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) ranks #211 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #509 by equity capitalization ($1.34B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WABC leads on earnings valuation at 12.2x trailing P/E, while BHRB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.7% ROIC and — gross margin. HBT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with FMBH at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FMBH ACTIVE
First Mid Bancshares Inc.
C+ 66/100 14.8x — 9.6% +2.12% $1.34B Benchmark Subject
HBT
HBT Financial Inc.
C+ 69/100 17.4x — 12.5% +2.71% $1.33B /hbt-vs-fmbh →
PEBO
Peoples Bancorp Inc.
C+ 69/100 13.1x — 10.5% +3.54% $1.39B /pebo-vs-fmbh →
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
C+ 67/100 12.2x — 12.4% +1.64% $1.40B /wabc-vs-fmbh →
BHRB
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
C 64/100 12.2x — 13.7% +2.23% $1.42B /bhrb-vs-fmbh →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000700565 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) reported GAAP revenue of $3.35B (+5.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.16B , and +978.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $91.7M, operating cash flow of $130.9M, and free cash flow of $124.0M (+3.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, FMBH closed FY2025 with $7.97B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.35B $91.7M $130.9M $124.0M $7.97B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.16B $78.9M $124.4M $119.5M $7.52B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $310.2M $68.9M $72.4M $72.4M — —

3. FMBH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FMBH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, First Mid Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $51.47 (+2.12% 1D, market cap $1.34B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FMBH ranks #211 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FMBH compare to HBT and PEBO in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FMBH carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.6%. By comparison, HBT (HBT Financial Inc.) holds a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 17.4x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $1.33B) and PEBO (Peoples Bancorp Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 13.1x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $1.39B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WABC leads on earnings multiple (12.2x) while BHRB leads on capital efficiency (13.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FMBH?

Per FMBH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000700565), First Mid Bancshares Inc. generated $3.35B in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $91.7M in net income, and $124.0M in free cash flow against $7.97B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FMBH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FMBH last traded at $51.47 (+2.12% on volume of 162,855 shares), positioning the stock +2.98% above its 50-day simple moving average ($49.98) and +11.46% above its 200-day simple moving average ($46.18). Across its 52-week range of $34.16 to $53.36, FMBH sits at the 90.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($49.15 to $53.79).

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FMBH — First Mid Bancshares Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 66/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $51.47 (+2.12% 1D, market capitalization $1.34B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.6%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 9.12%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) is a NASDAQ-listed company in the Financials sector, Major Banks industry,. Market capitalization is $1.4B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), First Mid Bancshares Inc. (FMBH) reported $3.35B in annual revenue (up from $3.16B in FY2024, +5.9% YoY) and $91.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($310.2M revenue, $68.9M net income) through FY2025, FMBH scaled operating cash flow to $130.9M and free cash flow to $124.0M, backed by $7.97B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 66/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 9.12% and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $34.16 – $53.36 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 14.8x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies cannot be mapped from the provided data. Sector and industry classification (Financials / Major Banks) is the only structural context available.

  • Key Question #1: Can FMBH sustain or expand its — operating margin and 9.6% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.35B and free cash flow of $124.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FMBH's 13.8x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $66.02 (+31.0%)
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Net income grew from $68.9M to $91.7M over FY 2023–FY 2025 while FCF rose from $72.4M to $124.0M, and the RQD rates Insider Conviction

Don't sleep on FMBH's setup in Financials. Net income grew from $68.9M to $91.7M over FY 2023–FY 2025 while FCF rose from $72.4M to $124.0M, and the RQD rates Insider Conviction highest at 16/20.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (66/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Fair point on 14.8x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Major Banks. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $42.84 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $50.40

Valuation & margin reality check on FMBH at $50.40 before chasing here

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short FMBH above $50.40. Valuation & margin reality check on FMBH at $50.40 before chasing here. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20) and FCF yield (9.12%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $53.36.

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