We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
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Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA)
Market Cap: $174.98 million
Number of insiders buying: 10
Isabella Bank, based in Michigan, is the parent company of Isabella Bank, a state-chartered community bank that has been serving local banking needs since its founding in 1903. With over 120 years of experience, the bank offers a wide range of services, including personal and commercial lending, deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services. The stock ranks fifth among 20 stocks that insiders were buying in the first quarter of 2025.
In the first quarter of the year, 10 insiders, including the CEO, and COO, acquired a total of around $101,785 worth of Isabella Bank shares at an average price of $24.73 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $23.60 per share, having lost 8.88%. However, over the past 12 months, Isabella Bank shares gained 20.90%.
For the full year of 2024, Isabella Bank reported net income of $13.9 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, down from $18.2 million, or $2.40 per diluted share in 2023. The bank’s core earnings for 2024, a non-GAAP measure, were $15.0 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, compared to $18.0 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, in 2023.
On February 27, the company’s board of directors declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.28 per common share.
One Wall Street analyst rates Isabella Bank stock as “Hold,” with a price target of $28.00, according to TipRanks. The average price target suggests an 18.64% potential upside from the latest price.
Overall, ISBA ranks 5th on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ISBA our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ISBA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
