Midland States Bancorp Stock Drops Below 50-Day Average

Shares of Midland States Bancorp (NASDAQ:MSBI) fell below their 50-day moving average, raising questions about the stock's future performance.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) saw its stock price drop below its 50-day moving average on Friday, with shares trading as low as $21.96. The bank holding company's stock closed the day at $22.13 on volume of 134,903 shares. Several equity analysts have weighed in on the stock, with ratings ranging from 'sell' to 'hold'.

Why it matters

A stock's 50-day moving average is often seen as an important technical indicator, with a drop below this level potentially signaling a shift in the stock's momentum and future performance. Investors will be watching closely to see if Midland States Bancorp can regain its footing above the 50-day average.

The details

Midland States Bancorp has a 50-day moving average of $22.53 and a 200-day moving average of $19.24. The company has a market cap of $476.90 million, a P/E ratio of 21.91, and a beta of 0.66. It also has a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 0.85, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95.

  • Midland States Bancorp's stock crossed below its 50-day moving average during trading on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois that oversees Midland States Bank, a community-focused financial institution.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Midland States Bancorp's stock drop below its 50-day moving average could signal a shift in the stock's momentum, and investors will be closely watching to see if the bank holding company can regain its footing above this key technical level.