NASDAQ:MBCN Middlefield Banc (MBCN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This Sector (From DTI) (Ad) Free MBCN Stock Alerts $22.29 +0.15 (+0.68%) (As of 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$21.86▼$22.3550-Day Range$21.98▼$26.5252-Week Range$21.85▼$37.00Volume11,245 shsAverage Volume10,499 shsMarket Capitalization$179.88 millionP/E Ratio10.42Dividend Yield3.59%Price Target$25.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Middlefield Banc alerts: Email Address Middlefield Banc MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.2% Upside$25.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.88% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$33,320 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth5.95%From $1.68 to $1.78 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.52 out of 5 starsFinancial Services Sector6th out of 11 stocksBanks - Regional Industry6th out of 8 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMiddlefield Banc has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMiddlefield Banc has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.88% of the outstanding shares of Middlefield Banc have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMiddlefield Banc has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 14.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Middlefield Banc has recently decreased by 6.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipMiddlefield Banc is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.64%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthMiddlefield Banc does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Middlefield Banc is 37.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Middlefield Banc will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.94% next year. This indicates that Middlefield Banc will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MBCN. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Middlefield Banc this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows69 people have added Middlefield Banc to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 77% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Middlefield Banc insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $33,320.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.81% of the stock of Middlefield Banc is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 31.72% of the stock of Middlefield Banc is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Middlefield Banc are expected to grow by 5.95% in the coming year, from $1.68 to $1.78 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 10.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 10.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 452.77.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMiddlefield Banc has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsTiny Biotech Stock Wins $75 Billion PatentA little-known biotech has been quietly working on revolutionary treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Most people have never heard of them... but those in the know have been taking notice. Jeff Bezos cut them a check for $130 million. Fidelity Biosciences for a further $217 million. They've even had several collaborative partnerships with much larger companies like Biogen, Sanofi, and Takeda.Find out more here >>> About Middlefield Banc Stock (NASDAQ:MBCN)Middlefield Banc Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio. It offers checking, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, time certificates of deposit, commercial loans, real estate loans, various consumer loans, safe deposit facilities, and travelers' checks. The company also provides operational and working capital, term business, residential construction, professional, and residential and mortgage loans, as well as consumer installment loans for home improvements, automobiles, boats, and other personal expenditures; loans to finance capital purchases; selected guaranteed or subsidized loan programs for small businesses; and agricultural loans. In addition, the company resolves and disposes troubled assets in Ohio. Further, it offers official checks, money orders, and ATM services, as well as IRA accounts; online banking and bill payment services to individuals; and online cash management services to business customers. Middlefield Banc Corp. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio.Read More MBCN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MBCN Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestbury Bancorp (OTCMKTS:WBBW) versus Middlefield Banc (NASDAQ:MBCN) Financial ContrastMarch 2, 2024 | wsj.comMiddlefield Banc Corp.April 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereFebruary 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMBCN Middlefield Banc Corp.February 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMBCN Middlefield Banc Corp.February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc (NASDAQ:MBCN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20February 13, 2024 | msn.comMiddlefield Banc maintains quarterly dividend of $0.20 a shareFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2024 First Quarter Cash Dividend PaymentApril 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereJanuary 26, 2024 | benzinga.comMiddlefield Banc: Q4 Earnings InsightsJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) Reports Record Annual Net Income for 2023January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2023 Full-Year Financial ResultsJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street EstimatesJanuary 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Middlefield Banking Company Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued GrowthJanuary 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Middlefield Banking Company Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued GrowthDecember 8, 2023 | morningstar.comMiddlefield Banc Corp MBCNNovember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Might Be Interested In Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) For Its Upcoming DividendNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield (MBCN) Stock Gains on Special Dividend AnnouncementNovember 14, 2023 | msn.comMiddlefield Banc declares $0.20 dividend and a special dividend of $0.05November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2023 Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend Payment and Declares a $0.05 Special Cash Dividend PaymentNovember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces Chief Executive Officer TransitionNovember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2023 Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend Payment and Declares a $0.05 Special Cash Dividend PaymentOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their ModelsOctober 23, 2023 | msn.comMiddlefield Banc GAAP EPS of $0.47, revenue of $17.78MOctober 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2023 Nine-Month Financial ResultsAugust 31, 2023 | msn.comRaymond James Initiates Coverage of Middlefield Banc (MBCN) with Market Perform RecommendationAugust 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBrett Baumeister Joins The Middlefield Banking Company as Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending Western RegionSee More Headlines Receive MBCN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Middlefield Banc and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinancial Services Industry Banks - Regional Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:MBCN CUSIPN/A CIK836147 Webwww.middlefieldbank.bank Phone(440) 632-1666FaxN/AEmployees256Year Founded1901Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$25.00 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+13.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.14 Trailing P/E Ratio10.33 Forward P/E Ratio13.16 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$17.37 million Net Margins17.91% Pretax Margin21.40% Return on Equity8.76% Return on Assets0.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio0.97 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$96.99 million Price / Sales1.84 Cash Flow$2.35 per share Price / Cash Flow9.41 Book Value$25.42 per share Price / Book0.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,070,000Free Float7,762,000Market Cap$178.43 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.62 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ronald L. Zimmerly Jr. (Age 59)CEO, President & Non-Independent Director Comp: $539.7kMr. Michael C. Ranttila (Age 50)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $419.05kMr. Andrew M. BergerManaging Director, SM Berger & Company, Inc.Ms. Sarah WintersSenior VP & Chief Human Resource OfficerMs. Julie E. ShawSecretaryMs. Teresa M. Hetrick (Age 61)Assistant Corporate Secretary Mr. Thomas HartFinancial ConsultantMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCalifornia BanCorpNASDAQ:CALBBankwell Financial GroupNASDAQ:BWFGFVCBankcorpNASDAQ:FVCBColony BankcorpNASDAQ:CBANChoiceOne Financial ServicesNASDAQ:COFSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRedmont Wealth Advisors LLCBought 3,989 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.397%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 3,092 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 4.725%Virtu Financial LLCBought 8,440 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.104%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 3,092 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 4.727%Bridgeway Capital Management LLCBought 1,344 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.612%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MBCN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Middlefield Banc stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Middlefield Banc in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MBCN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MBCN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MBCN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Middlefield Banc's stock price target for 2024? 2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Middlefield Banc's shares. Their MBCN share price targets range from $25.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MBCN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MBCN shares performed in 2024? Middlefield Banc's stock was trading at $32.37 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MBCN stock has decreased by 31.1% and is now trading at $22.29. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Middlefield Banc's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024. View our MBCN earnings forecast. How were Middlefield Banc's earnings last quarter? Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) issued its earnings results on Friday, January, 26th. The bank reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.06. The bank earned $25.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.80 million. Middlefield Banc had a net margin of 17.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.76%. How often does Middlefield Banc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Middlefield Banc? Middlefield Banc announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th. Read our dividend analysis for MBCN. Is Middlefield Banc a good dividend stock? Middlefield Banc (NASDAQ:MBCN) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 37.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MBCN will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MBCN. When did Middlefield Banc's stock split? Middlefield Banc shares split on the morning of Monday, November 11th 2019. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 9th 2019. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, November 8th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What is Thomas G. Caldwell's approval rating as Middlefield Banc's CEO? 1 employees have rated Middlefield Banc Chief Executive Officer Thomas G. Caldwell on Glassdoor.com. Thomas G. Caldwell has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Thomas G. Caldwell in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Middlefield Banc own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Middlefield Banc investors own include Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), General Motors (GM), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE), Franklin Resources (BEN), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), British American Tobacco (BTI) and Carnival Co. & (CCL). Who are Middlefield Banc's major shareholders? Middlefield Banc's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC (0.40%). Insiders that own company stock include Jennifer L Moeller and Michael C Voinovich. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Middlefield Banc? Shares of MBCN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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