Five Star Bancorp EVP Don Kurtze buys $2,846 in common stock

Published 12/03/2025, 01:02
Five Star Bancorp EVP Don Kurtze buys $2,846 in common stock

In a recent transaction, Don Kurtze, Executive Vice President and SF Bay Area President of Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC), purchased 100 shares of the company’s common stock. The regional bank, currently valued at $606 million, shows signs of being undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis. The shares were acquired at a price of $28.46 each, totaling $2,846. Following this transaction, Kurtze holds approximately 1,013.89 shares, which includes 333 unvested shares under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. These unvested shares are set to vest in equal installments through February 2027. Trading at a P/E ratio of 12.5x and with its RSI indicating oversold conditions, the stock presents interesting metrics for value investors. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed insider trading patterns and 6 additional key insights about FSBC, along with a comprehensive Pro Research Report covering what really matters about this regional bank.

In other recent news, Five Star Bancorp reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63, surpassing the forecasted $0.57. The company’s revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $35.16 million compared to the anticipated $34.22 million. Analyst Andrew Terrell from Stephens adjusted the price target for Five Star Bancorp to $36.00, down from $37.00, while maintaining an Overweight rating, following the bank’s quarterly performance. Meanwhile, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James analyst David Feaster reduced the price target to $35 from $38, retaining an Outperform rating, citing lower industry valuations despite the bank’s solid performance.

Five Star Bancorp’s strategic expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area has shown promising results, including significant deposit growth and new loan opportunities. The bank’s loan growth was reported at 8.3% on a linked quarter annualized basis, although it fell short of Stephens’ expected 11.9% increase. The company’s net interest margin experienced a slight decrease of 1 basis point quarter over quarter, but analysts anticipate potential expansion due to positive repricing opportunities for both loans and deposits. Looking ahead, the bank projects around 8% growth in loans and deposits for 2025, supported by strategic investments in technology and market expansion.

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