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title: "Midland States Bancorp Highlights Strong Q2 2026 Performance"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294083107.md"
description: "Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with net income of $17.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.82. The bank highlighted strategic efforts to reduce non-core loans, invest in technology, and grow commercial wealth management. Key metrics included a 3.98% net interest margin, rising deposits, and strengthened capital ratios. Analysts maintain a 'Hold' rating with a $35 price target, while TipRanks' AI suggests a Neutral stance based on improving financial performance and technical trends."
datetime: "2026-07-28T13:48:23.000Z"
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# Midland States Bancorp Highlights Strong Q2 2026 Performance

Midland States Bancrop ( (MSBI) ) has issued an update.

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. released an investor presentation in July 2026 outlining its strategy to build a high-performing, tech-forward community bank with $6.7 billion in assets, $4.2 billion in loans, $5.7 billion in deposits and $4.8 billion in assets under administration. The company highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce non-core and specialty finance loans, invest in technology and data analytics, strengthen credit and back-office processes, and drive commercial and wealth management growth in key Midwestern markets.

The presentation detailed second quarter 2026 results, reporting net income available to common shareholders of $17.7 million, adjusted diluted EPS of $0.82, a 3.98% net interest margin and an efficiency ratio of 60.6%. Loan balances declined due to planned runoff in certain portfolios while deposits rose by $267.2 million, capital ratios strengthened with CET1 at 10.4% and total capital at 15.8%, and credit metrics showed improved delinquencies alongside higher provisions tied to resolving a nonperforming commercial real estate relationship.

The most recent analyst rating on (MSBI) stock is a Hold  
with a $35.00 price target.  
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midland States Bancrop stock,  
see the MSBI Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on MSBI Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MSBI is a Neutral.

MSBI’s score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (earnings rebound and solid cash generation despite weaker revenue and below-prior-cycle returns), supported by a strong technical uptrend. Corporate actions and disclosures (strong Q2 update, expanded buyback, continued dividends) add support, while valuation is tempered by a higher P/E despite a solid dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on MSBI stock,  
click here.

**More about Midland States Bancrop**

Midland States Bancorp, Inc., through Midland States Bank, operates as a community-focused, FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, with 53 branches across Illinois and Missouri and additional trust offices in Chicago and Tarrytown, New York. The bank offers full-service personal and business banking, wealth management, trust services and fintech-enabled solutions, targeting Midwestern markets including St. Louis and Chicago while emphasizing financial empowerment and community involvement.

**Average Trading Volume:** 168,707

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $668.5M

Learn more about MSBI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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