Stock events for Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI)
Over the past six months, Midland States Bancorp, Inc.'s stock price has been impacted by several events. The company sold its equipment finance portfolio to focus on core community banking operations. MSBI reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, which included the impact of the sale of its equipment finance portfolio, but adjusted earnings were positive. Patriot Financial Partners, L.P. invested in the company's common stock, and insider buying activity was noted. Midland States Bancorp announced common stock and preferred stock dividends and raised its quarterly dividend. From mid-November 2025 through February 24, 2026, MSBI's stock price increased, despite a history of negative sentiment. Eric Lemke was terminated as Chief Financial Officer, and Claire Stack was appointed as the interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
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Overview of Midland States Bancorp, Inc.’s business
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial holding company based in Effingham, Illinois, operating in the Finance sector. Its primary subsidiary, Midland States Bank, offers a range of financial products and services, including commercial and consumer banking, business equipment financing, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, and insurance and financial planning services. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported total assets of $6.51 billion, with its Wealth Management Group overseeing approximately $4.48 billion in assets under administration. The company focuses on a "high-tech, high-touch" customer experience and community-based banking.
MSBI’s Geographic footprint
Midland States Bancorp has a regional presence across Illinois and Missouri, with 53 full-service branches as of December 31, 2025. Historically, it also had a presence in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Colorado. Its commercial Federal Housing Administration origination and servicing business is based in Washington, D.C., and its commercial equipment leasing business, previously based in Denver, provided financing nationwide.
MSBI Corporate Image Assessment
Midland States Bancorp aims to build customer loyalty through community-based banking and a "high-tech, high-touch" customer experience. The company's reputation was affected by a notification of non-compliance with Nasdaq listing rules due to the failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K. There was a period of negative sentiment and recommendations to sell the stock from March 2024 through mid-November 2025. The company has highlighted its commitment to strong capital ratios and a focus on small and midsized business clients.
Ownership
Midland States Bancorp is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 65.84% of the stock, while insiders own 17.59%, and retail investors hold 16.56%. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, and Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp. Key individual insider owners include R. Robert Funderburg Jr., James F. Deutsch, and Jeffrey G. Ludwig (CEO).
