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EXHIBIT 99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

MATTOON, Ill., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Highlights

Net income of $33.3 million, or $1.25 diluted EPS

Adjusted quarterly net income* of $33.6 million, or $1.26 diluted EPS

Announced pending acquisition of Evergreen Bancshares, Inc. (“Evergreen”)

Total loans of $6.85 billion, quarterly decrease of $85.8 million

Total deposits of $7.62 billion, quarterly increase of $44.2 million

Quarterly return on average assets of 1.45%

In late October, 2026 the Company completed the sale of investment securities with a weighted average yield of 1.51% for a loss of $14.8 million, which provided $175.8 million in cash. The proceeds are expected to be reinvested at higher rates with an earn back period of less than 2 years.

Agreed to acquire Winship Farm Management in Putnam, IL, which is expected to add over 8,600 acres under management over the next 3 years

Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share

“We delivered another strong period of financial results highlighted by a record high quarter of earnings. Asset quality was strong with lower classifieds and negligible net charge-offs during the quarter. Deposit growth was solid, while loan growth was pressured due to higher payoff activity from customer collateral sales. We continue to put a strategic focus on revenue diversification and fee business growth through the acquisition of Winship Farm Management,” said Matthew Smith, Chief Executive Officer.

“I am pleased to announce our pending acquisition of Evergreen Bancshares and its subsidiary American Bank of Freedom. We are excited to welcome their employees and customers to the First Mid family. This acquisition will deepen and extend our presence in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana while better positioning us to move past the $10 billion asset threshold,” Smith concluded.

Net Interest Income Net interest income for the third quarter of 2026 was $79.4 million, a decrease of $0.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2026. The decrease was primarily driven by a decline in average loan balances for the quarter along with an increase in the cost of funding from rate increases and continued deposit pricing competition. Interest income increased by $1.8 million, while interest expense increased by $2.1 million during the period. Accretion income for the third quarter was $3.8 million which was in line with the prior quarter.

In comparison to the third quarter of 2025, net interest income increased $13.0 million, or 19.6%. Interest income was higher by $20.6 million, inclusive of a $0.7 million increase in accretion income. The increase was primarily driven by organic earning asset growth along with the addition of Two Rivers Bank & Trust (“Two Rivers”). Interest expense was higher by $7.6 million compared to the third quarter of last year primarily from higher overall deposit balances including the addition of Two Rivers.

On October 26th, 2026 the Company sold investment securities with a weighted average yield of 1.51% for a loss of $14.8 million, which provided $175.8 million in cash. The transaction will be reflected in the fourth quarter financial results. The Company expects to reinvest this cash at higher rates with an expected earn back period of less than 2 years.

Net Interest Margin Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis*, was 3.76% for the third quarter of 2026 representing a decrease of 3 basis points from the prior quarter. The yield on earning assets improved by 6 basis points compared to the second quarter, but was outpaced by the increase in the average cost of funds. The increase in the average cost of funds was primarily from overall rate movements and deposit pricing competition.

Loan Portfolio Total loans ended the quarter at $6.85 billion, representing a decrease of $85.8 million for the quarter on a combination of elevated payoffs and disciplined pricing decisions. The decrease for the quarter was primarily in commercial real estate loans. This was primarily driven by the partial collateral sale of a multi-location business and subsequent loan payoff. Growth in other portfolios was well diversified.

Asset Quality Asset quality improved for the quarter with overall criticized assets declining $45.9 million. Special mention loans decreased by $37.6 million to $101.5 million and substandard loans decreased by $8.3 million to $131.6 million. Non-performing loans had a modest increase of $1.8 million to $43.1 million. The declines in criticized assets were primarily driven by a combination of upgrades, paydowns, and external refinances.

The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) ended the period at $86.5 million and the ACL to total loans ratio was 1.26%, which was a 1 basis point i

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