Should I buy or sell German American Bancorp stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for German American Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GABC shares. View GABC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is German American Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?

2 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for German American Bancorp's shares. Their GABC share price targets range from $36.00 to $39.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $37.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GABC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GABC shares performed in 2024?

German American Bancorp's stock was trading at $32.41 at the start of the year. Since then, GABC stock has increased by 2.3% and is now trading at $33.16. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is German American Bancorp's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024. View our GABC earnings forecast .

How were German American Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, January, 29th. The bank reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.67 by $0.06. The bank had revenue of $61.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $61.25 million. German American Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.26% and a net margin of 27.10%.

How often does German American Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for German American Bancorp?

German American Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, February 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 8th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. Read our dividend analysis for GABC .

Is German American Bancorp a good dividend stock?

German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.44%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 36.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GABC will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GABC .

What ETFs hold German American Bancorp's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) stock in their portfolio include Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV) and First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) . SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) .

What is Mark A. Schroeder's approval rating as German American Bancorp's CEO?

11 employees have rated German American Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Schroeder on Glassdoor.com . Mark A. Schroeder has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mark A. Schroeder in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of German American Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other German American Bancorp investors own include Eastman Chemical (EMN) , BlackRock (BLK) , MetLife (MET) , Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) , International Business Machines (IBM) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Duke Energy (DUK) , General Mills (GIS) , Harley-Davidson (HOG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) .

Who are German American Bancorp's major shareholders?

German American Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Chatham Capital Group Inc. (0.17%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.11%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Chris A Ramsey, Christina M Ryan, Diane B Medley, J David Lett , Jack Sheidler , Jason M Kelly , Susan J Ellspermann, Thomas W Seger , Tyson J Wagler and Zachary W Bawel . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of German American Bancorp?

Shares of GABC 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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German American Bancorp (GABC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$33.16

+1.28 (+4.02%)

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Today's Range: $31.79
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$33.25
50-Day Range: $31.11
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$34.64
52-Week Range: $24.85
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$34.96

Volume: 102,036 shs
Average Volume: 108,910 shs
Market Capitalization: $980.87 million

P/E Ratio: 11.36
Dividend Yield: 3.26%
Price Target: $37.50

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German American Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 13.1% Upside
$37.50 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
3.92% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.48
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.20
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$37,113 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 1.17%
From $2.56 to $2.59 Per Share

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.

4.33 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

228th out of 845 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

49th out of 175 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
German American Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
German American Bancorp has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.92% of the outstanding shares of German American Bancorp have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
German American Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in German American Bancorp has recently increased by 2.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
German American Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 3.44%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
German American Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of German American Bancorp is 36.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, German American Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.70% next year. This indicates that German American Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

3.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
German American Bancorp has received a 29.68% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Home improvement financing", "Home insurance services for individuals", "Wire transfer services", "Home equity loans", and "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for German American Bancorp is -0.48.

3.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
German American Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 1.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for German American Bancorp this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added German American Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, German American Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $37,113.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 6.16% of the stock of German American Bancorp is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
46.90% of the stock of German American Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for German American Bancorp are expected to grow by 1.17% in the coming year, from $2.56 to $2.59 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of German American Bancorp is 11.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.71.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of German American Bancorp is 11.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 61.68.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
German American Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.48. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About German American Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:GABC)

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for German American Bank that provides retail and commercial banking services. The company operates through three segments: Core Banking, Wealth Management Services, and Insurance Operations. The Core Banking segment accepts deposits from the general public; and originates consumer, commercial and agricultural, commercial and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans, as well as sells residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The Wealth Management segment provides trust, investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement planning services. The Insurance Operations segment offers a range of personal and corporate property and casualty insurance products. It also offers checking, saving, and individual retirement accounts; certificates of deposit; wire transfer; credit cards; home equity, mortgages, and small business; treasury management; and online and mobile banking, bill pay, digital wallet, mobile check deposit, credit score and report, money management, and estatements, as well as wealth advisory. German American Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1910 and is based in Jasper, Indiana.

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GABC Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Stay Ahead of the Game With German American Bancorp (GABC) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

March 28, 2024 | globenewswire.com

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S & P Global Market Intelligence Ranks German American Bank as a Top Community Bank in the Nation for the Second Consecutive Year

March 4, 2024 | globenewswire.com

German American Bank Announces Scott Powell as Chief Credit Officer

March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations

February 24, 2024 | morningstar.com

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February 24, 2024 | msn.com

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February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) shareholders have endured a 15% loss from investing in the stock a year ago

February 5, 2024 | benzinga.com

German American Bancorp's Ex-Dividend Date Is Thursday, Here's What You Need To Know

January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Compared to Estimates, German American Bancorp (GABC) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

January 29, 2024 | msn.com

German American Bancorp (GABC) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates

January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp Inc (GABC) Reports Strong 2023 Earnings and Dividend Increase

January 6, 2024 | benzinga.com

German American Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:GABC), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Predictions

January 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bank named a Best Bank 2024 by Newsweek

December 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GABC) market cap touched US$990m last week, benefiting both individual investors who own 48% as well as institutions

December 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp (GABC) Soars 5.9%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

November 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Thomas Seger Bought 1.7% More Shares In German American Bancorp

November 20, 2023 | benzinga.com

Exceeding Expectations: German American Bancorp Achieves Strong Performance and Rewards Investors

November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp Inc (GABC) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings of $21.5 Million

October 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp (GABC) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

October 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp (GABC) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

October 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Reports Solid Third Quarter 2023 Earnings

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/29/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend: 2/08/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/20/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 4/22/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Finance
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GABC
CUSIP: 37386510
CIK: 714395
Web: www.germanamerican.com
Phone: (812) 482-1314
Fax: 812-482-0758
Employees: 840
Year Founded: 1910

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $37.50
High Stock Price Target: $39.00
Low Stock Price Target: $36.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +14.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.92
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.22
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.80
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $85.89 million
Net Margins: 27.10%
Pretax Margin: 32.71%
Return on Equity: 14.26%
Return on Assets: 1.42%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
Current Ratio: 0.79
Quick Ratio: 0.78

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $316.92 million
Price / Sales: 3.06
Cash Flow: $3.57 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.18
Book Value: $22.44 per share
Price / Book: 1.46

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 29,580,000
Free Float: 27,763,000
Market Cap: $969.04 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.62

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Key Executives

Mr. D. Neil Dauby (Age 60)
CEO & Chairman
Comp: $994.36k
Mr. Bradley M. Rust (Age 57)
President, COO, CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $693.31k
Mr. Clay M. Barrett (Age 46)
Executive VP and Chief Digital & Information Officer
Comp: $402.77k
Ms. Amy D. Jackson (Age 47)
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Comp: $439.33k
Mr. Keith A. Leinenbach (Age 65)
Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer
Comp: $530.25k
Mr. Michael F. Beckwith
Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer
Ms. Vicki L. Schuler (Age 49)
Senior VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Ms. Terri A. Eckerle
Vice President, Executive Admin & Strategic Customer Service
Mr. Bradley C. Arnett (Age 59)
Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Jane A. Balsmeyer
Senior Vice President of Marketing

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GABC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell German American Bancorp stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for German American Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GABC shares.
View GABC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is German American Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for German American Bancorp's shares. Their GABC share price targets range from $36.00 to $39.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $37.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have GABC shares performed in 2024?: German American Bancorp's stock was trading at $32.41 at the start of the year. Since then, GABC stock has increased by 2.3% and is now trading at $33.16.
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When is German American Bancorp's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024.
View our GABC earnings forecast.
How were German American Bancorp's earnings last quarter?: German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, January, 29th. The bank reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.67 by $0.06. The bank had revenue of $61.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $61.25 million. German American Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.26% and a net margin of 27.10%.
How often does German American Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for German American Bancorp?: German American Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, February 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 8th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25.
Read our dividend analysis for GABC.

Is German American Bancorp a good dividend stock?: German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.44%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 36.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GABC will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GABC.
What ETFs hold German American Bancorp's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) stock in their portfolio include Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV) and First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR).SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV).
What is Mark A. Schroeder's approval rating as German American Bancorp's CEO?: 11 employees have rated German American Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Schroeder on Glassdoor.com. Mark A. Schroeder has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mark A. Schroeder in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of German American Bancorp own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other German American Bancorp investors own include Eastman Chemical (EMN), BlackRock (BLK), MetLife (MET), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), International Business Machines (IBM), AbbVie (ABBV), Duke Energy (DUK), General Mills (GIS), Harley-Davidson (HOG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC).
Who are German American Bancorp's major shareholders?: German American Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Chatham Capital Group Inc. (0.17%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.11%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Chris A Ramsey, Christina M Ryan, Diane B Medley, J David Lett, Jack Sheidler, Jason M Kelly, Susan J Ellspermann, Thomas W Seger, Tyson J Wagler and Zachary W Bawel.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of German American Bancorp?: Shares of GABC 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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This page (NASDAQ:GABC) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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