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James Kao, a director at RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB), has recently acquired additional shares in the company, joining broader management share repurchase initiatives. According to the latest SEC filing, Kao purchased a total of 997 shares over two transactions. The $308.69 million market cap bank currently trades at 0.62 times book value, suggesting potential undervaluation according to InvestingPro analysis. On February 25, 2025, he bought 385 shares at $17.15 each, amounting to $6,602.75. Subsequently, on March 3, 2025, he acquired another 612 shares at $17.362 per share, totaling $10,925.36. These purchases bring the overall investment to $17,228, with the transaction prices ranging between $17.15 and $17.362. Following these acquisitions, Kao now holds 558,820 shares of RBB Bancorp. The stock, which offers a 3.67% dividend yield, has seen significant price declines recently, with analysts setting price targets between $20-23. For deeper insights into RBB Bancorp’s valuation and 6 additional exclusive ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, RBB Bancorp reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25, which did not meet the forecasted $0.36. However, the company’s revenue exceeded expectations, reaching $28.71 million compared to the anticipated $28.12 million. Despite the earnings miss, RBB Bancorp’s net interest margin increased by 8 basis points to 2.76%, reflecting some positive aspects of the quarter. The bank’s provision for credit losses rose significantly to $6 million from $3.3 million, indicating ongoing challenges with loan quality. Analyst Andrew Terrell from Stephens adjusted the price target for RBB Bancorp shares to $23.00 from $25.00, maintaining an Equal Weight rating due to these developments. Additionally, the bank completed a share buyback authorization in 2024 and plans to pursue more buybacks if there is an improvement in non-performing loans. RBB Bancorp also announced a leadership transition, with Johnny Lee becoming the new CEO, as the company focuses on resolving non-performing assets by the end of 2025. Looking forward, the company anticipates low to mid-single-digit loan growth in 2025, with stronger loan production expected in the second and third quarters.
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