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Director Steven A. Cosse of Simmons First National Corp (NASDAQ:SFNC) recently purchased 8,603 shares of the company’s common stock. The transactions, which occurred on October 30, 2025, resulted in a total value of $150,036. This insider purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $17.06, with shares down over 22% in the past year according to InvestingPro data.
The shares were bought at a weighted average price of $17.44, with individual prices ranging from $17.43 to $17.44. Following the transaction, Cosse directly owns 113,652 shares of Simmons First National Corp. The purchase price represents a slight premium to Friday’s closing price of $17.23, with the stock trading at just 0.74 times book value. Notably, InvestingPro analysis shows SFNC has maintained dividend payments for 52 consecutive years, currently offering a 4.89% yield. The company appears slightly undervalued based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value assessment, with analysts setting price targets up to $23.
In other recent news, Simmons First National Corporation reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, which fell slightly below analyst expectations. The company announced earnings per share of $0.46, narrowly missing the anticipated $0.47. Revenue was reported at $232.5 million, which also came in below the forecasted $234.13 million. These results have drawn attention from investors looking for signs of the company’s financial health. Additionally, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Simmons First National with an Equalweight rating and set a price target of $22.00. The investment firm highlighted the company’s progress in profitability, efficiency, and organic growth capabilities. These developments provide insight into the company’s current standing in the regional banking sector.
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