$HBT

HBT Financial (HBT) agreed to acquire Tri-County Financial Group for $204.6M, reshaping its regional banking footprint. HBT's stock has risen 10.41% in 30 days and 39.05% year-to-date, with a 5-year total shareholder return of 159.30%. The company trades at a P/E of 16.7x, above its estimated fair P/E of 16.3x and peer averages. A DCF model suggests the stock is 51.2% below its estimated value of $73.33.

The article lists major dividend payouts, led by Cheesecake Factory at $14.9M (30 cents/share) on Aug. 25. It also highlights HBT Financial’s Q2 2026 results: EPS $0.78 vs est. $0.73 (+6.3%) and revenue $81M vs est. $80M (+0.7%). It says CNB Bank acquisition is accretive and HBT raised its dividend to $0.25/share.

HBT Financial (parent of Heartland Bank and Trust) agreed to buy Tri-County Financial Group in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $204.6 million. The transaction would add nearly one-quarter to raise HBT assets to about $8.3 billion. First State Bank has $1.6B assets. Deal expected Q1 2027; Tri-County mortgage operations will be sold or cease before closing.

HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EXHIBIT 99.1 HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. JOINTLY ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC TRANSACTION Bloomington, IL and Mendota, IL, August 10, 2026 – HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank an

HBT Financial (NASDAQ:HBT) reported Q2 results ahead of forecasts. Adjusted EPS was $0.78 vs $0.73 expected, and revenue was $80.89 million vs $80.36 million expected. Net interest income rose to $69.1 million and net interest margin increased to 4.38%. The quarter was its first full period after acquiring CNB Bank Shares. A $0.25 quarterly dividend was approved.

The article reports Q2 2026 earnings beats that lifted shares. The Ensign Group (ENSG) rose 2.9% on EPS of $1.92 vs $1.80 consensus. Hope Bancorp (HOPE) gained 2.8% on EPS $0.27 vs $0.26. Lakeland Financial (LKFN) rose 3.7% on EPS $1.13 vs $1.07. HBT Financial (HBT) climbed 3.9% on EPS $0.78 vs $0.74.

Analyst estimates for HBT Financial, Inc. show the average 12-month price target increased from $32.8 to $34.2, with a range of $31 to $40 per share. Using the July 24 closing price, the update implies about 3% upside. The consensus rating remains “Buy” with 3 Buys, 2 Holds, and 0 Sells, per 5 analysts.

HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 hbt-20260630ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document EXHIBIT 99.1 HBT FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased to $0.25 per Share Second Quarter Highlights • Net income of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share; return on av

HBT Financial (NASDAQ:HBT) shares hit a new 52-week high after Piper Sandler raised its price target to $34 from $32 and kept a neutral rating. The stock traded up to $32.11 and last at $31.28. Piper’s move followed other analyst target/rating changes. HBT reported $0.68 EPS and $67.84M revenue in April and pays a $0.23 quarterly dividend.

HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBT) has received a consensus "Buy" rating from seven brokerages, with an average 1-year target price of $29.00. The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $0.64, in line with estimates, and revenue of $61.46M, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23, now yielding approximately 3.3%. Several analysts have upgraded or raised price targets for HBT, reflecting positive sentiment.