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CNOBP vs FFBC: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. - Depo has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 90/100 for FFBC. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. - Depo

NASDAQ:CNOBP

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthHoldn/a

A depositary preferred trading at par with a 5.25% coupon, this is income, not a growth story dressed up as one.

Full CNOBP analysis

First Financial Bancorp.

NASDAQ:FFBC

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.8B

A 163-year-old Midwest lender trading at book value while quietly compounding fee income faster than its commercial loan book.

Full FFBC analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCNOBPFFBC
Revenue Growth3574
Profitability4648
Valuation8582
Momentum8690
Theme Purity4555
Moat4855
Catalysts4557
Market Position4855

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Frequently asked questions

Is CNOBP or FFBC the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. - Depo (NASDAQ:CNOBP) edges it at 94/100 versus 90/100 for FFBC. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CNOBP and FFBC?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.