Five Star Bancorp exec sells $16,456 in stock

Lydia Ann Ramirez-Medina, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC), recently sold 600 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction, which took place on June 5, 2025, was executed at a price of $27.4279 per share, amounting to a total sale value of $16,456. The stock, currently trading at $28.41, has shown resilience with a 24% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro data, analysts maintain a bullish outlook with price targets ranging from $31 to $37.

Following this transaction, Ramirez-Medina holds 12,785 shares directly. This total includes shares granted under the Five Star Bancorp 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, some of which are subject to vesting conditions. The $606 million market cap company maintains strong fundamentals with a P/E ratio of 12.5 and has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional key insights about FSBC’s financial health and growth prospects.

In other recent news, Five Star Bancorp reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing earnings per share (EPS) expectations with a reported EPS of $0.62, beating the forecast of $0.58. However, the company’s revenue fell short of projections, coming in at $33.44 million compared to the expected $35.22 million. Additionally, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James analyst David Feaster reduced the price target for Five Star Bancorp shares from $35.00 to $31.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, citing the bank’s strong quarterly results and its accelerated growth due to origination capacity.

The bank’s expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area has been noteworthy, with significant deposit growth and new loan opportunities, leading to a revised loan growth guidance of 10-12% for the remainder of 2025. Five Star Bancorp has also expanded its food and agribusiness vertical to serve clients nationwide, enhancing support for sectors like production agriculture and food processing. This expansion is part of the bank’s strategy to grow its geographic reach and business units organically.

Analyst David Feaster highlighted favorable repricing dynamics for loans and deposits at Five Star Bancorp, which could contribute to further net interest margin expansion. The bank’s defensive position in economic uncertainty was noted, given its low level of non-performing assets and strong capital levels. Despite a more conservative credit outlook, Raymond James projects a return on average assets of over 1.4% and a mid-teens return on average tangible common equity for the bank.

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