Midland States Bancorp Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Apr 24, 2026 Gain 32.80%

The Midland States Bancorp stock price fell by -0.87% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $33.49 to $33.20. It has now fallen 4 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.87% from a day low at $33.08 to a day high of $33.70. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 1.13% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -123 thousand shares and in total, 100 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.32 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 25.90% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $40.69 and $44.06 at the end of this 3-month period.

MSBI Signals & Forecast

The Midland States Bancorp stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $33.88. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $31.68. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.85%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Midland States Bancorp stock

Midland States Bancorp finds support from accumulated volume at $32.83 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.620 between high and low, or 1.87%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.55%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $31.54 (-4.99%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 4 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (MSBI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Midland States Bancorp to open at $33.33, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $32.76 and $33.64, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.88 (+/-2.68%) up or down from last closing price. If Midland States Bancorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.68% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $32.83 (1.11%) than the resistance at $33.62 (1.27%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Dividend Warning For MSBI

Dividend warning for MSBI: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 2 days on Friday 14th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.330, which is a small dividend (0.99%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.99% lower on the ex-dividend date.

Is Midland States Bancorp stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Midland States Bancorp stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.398 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $33.33 ( 0.382%).

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