NASDAQ:MBCN Middlefield Banc (MBCN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $25.19 -0.32 (-1.25%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.19▼$26.0950-Day Range$21.75▼$29.1752-Week Range$20.61▼$37.00Volume14,457 shsAverage Volume10,073 shsMarket Capitalization$203.21 millionP/E Ratio12.29Dividend Yield3.18%Price Target$24.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Middlefield Banc alerts: Email Address Middlefield Banc MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.7% Downside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.20% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-10.26%From $1.95 to $1.75 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.0.46 out of 5 starsFinance Sector840th out of 871 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry176th out of 177 stocks 1.0 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 received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Middlefield Banc's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.20% 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 16.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Middlefield Banc has recently decreased by 5.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMiddlefield Banc pays a meaningful dividend of 2.87%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMiddlefield Banc does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Middlefield Banc is 39.02%. 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 45.71% next year. This indicates that Middlefield Banc will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Middlefield Banc's 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 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Middlefield Banc to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Middlefield Banc insiders have not sold or bought any 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.Read more about Middlefield Banc's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Middlefield Banc are expected to decrease by -10.26% in the coming year, from $1.95 to $1.75 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 12.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Middlefield Banc is 12.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.60.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMiddlefield Banc has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Middlefield Banc's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss Ratings“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.Learn these 4 simple steps and protect your savings before it’s too late. 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 HeadlinesAugust 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.20August 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Nasdaq ListingSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2024 Third-Quarter Cash Dividend PaymentJuly 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen NextJuly 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsJuly 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Gives a Hold Rating to Middlefield Banc (MBCN)July 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2024 Six-Month Financial ResultsSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.May 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ:MBCN) the Best Financial Dividend Stock Insiders are Buying in 2024?May 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Announces 2024 Second-Quarter Cash Dividend PaymentMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comResults: Middlefield Banc Corp. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New ForecastsApril 30, 2024 | investorplace.comMBCN Stock Earnings: Middlefield Banc Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMiddlefield Banc Corp (MBCN) Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings: A Detailed OverviewApril 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comMiddlefield Banc Corp. Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsMarch 2, 2024 | wsj.comMiddlefield Banc Corp.February 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMBCN Middlefield Banc Corp.See 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 Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/14/2024Last Earnings7/18/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/13/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/28/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryBanking Current SymbolNASDAQ:MBCN CUSIPN/A CIK836147 Webwww.middlefieldbank.bank Phone(440) 632-1666FaxN/AEmployees180Year Founded1901Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.00 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$23.00 Potential Upside/Downside-4.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.05 Trailing P/E Ratio12.29 Forward P/E Ratio12.92 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$17.37 million Net Margins15.06% Pretax Margin17.81% Return on Equity7.74% Return on Assets0.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio0.97 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$68.37 million Price / Sales2.97 Cash Flow$2.10 per share Price / Cash Flow11.97 Book Value$25.62 per share Price / Book0.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,067,000Free Float7,760,000Market Cap$203.21 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.66 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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 CompetitorsCounty BancorpNASDAQ:ICBKMackinac FinancialNASDAQ:MFNCBankwell Financial GroupNASDAQ:BWFGColony BankcorpNASDAQ:CBANPeoples Bancorp of North CarolinaNASDAQ:PEBKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRedmont Wealth Advisors LLCSold 4,309 shares on 7/10/2024Ownership: 0.343%Thomas M WilsonBought 1,000 shares on 6/5/2024Total: $20,980.00 ($20.98/share)Jennifer L MoellerBought 200 shares on 5/31/2024Total: $4,280.00 ($21.40/share)Ronald Len Jr. ZimmerlyBought 1,000 shares on 5/13/2024Total: $22,470.00 ($22.47/share)Thomas M WilsonBought 1,000 shares on 5/9/2024Total: $22,380.00 ($22.38/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MBCN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MBCN shares performed this year? Middlefield Banc's stock was trading at $32.37 at the start of the year. Since then, MBCN stock has decreased by 22.2% and is now trading at $25.19. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Middlefield Banc's earnings last quarter? Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 18th. The bank reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.10. The bank earned $27.36 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $16.80 million. Middlefield Banc had a net margin of 15.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.74%. When did Middlefield Banc's stock split? Middlefield Banc's stock split on 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. Who are Middlefield Banc's major shareholders? Middlefield Banc's top institutional investors include Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC (0.34%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald Len Jr Zimmerly, Thomas M Wilson, Michael C Voinovich and Jennifer L Moeller. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Middlefield Banc own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Franklin Resources (BEN). This page (NASDAQ:MBCN) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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