Simmons First EVP Compton buys $49k in company stock

Published 25/07/2025, 02:16
Simmons First EVP Compton buys $49k in company stock

Jennifer Brynn Compton, Executive Vice President of Simmons First National Corp (NASDAQ:SFNC), purchased 2,700 shares of the company’s common stock on July 23, 2025, at a price of $18.50 per share, for a total transaction value of $49,950.

The purchase increases Compton’s direct ownership to 47,676 shares. The shares were acquired through a directed share program related to the underwritten public offering of Simmons First National Corp common stock. Five analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period, suggesting positive sentiment. For deeper insights into SFNC’s insider trading patterns and comprehensive analysis, check out the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Simmons First National Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.39. However, the company’s revenue came in slightly below forecasts, at $214.2 million compared to the anticipated $217.01 million. In addition to its earnings report, Simmons First National has priced a public offering of 16.22 million shares of its Class A common stock at $18.50 per share, raising approximately $300.07 million. The company has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2.43 million shares at the same price.

Moody’s Ratings confirmed the company’s Baa2 long-term local currency issuer rating and changed the outlook to stable, concluding a review for downgrade initiated earlier this year. The rating agency also confirmed Simmons Bank’s A2/Prime-1 long-term and short-term local currency bank deposit ratings. Furthermore, DA Davidson raised its price target on Simmons First National to $21.00 from $19.00, maintaining a Neutral rating, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. These developments reflect a period of significant activity for Simmons First National, with potential implications for investors.

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