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 QNB Corp. (OTCQX:QNBC) 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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QNB Corp. (OTCQX:QNBC)
Market Cap: $130.28 million
Number of insiders buying: 10
QNB Corp serves as the bank holding company for QNB Bank, offering a range of commercial, retail banking, and brokerage services. Its deposit products include various demand and savings accounts, such as interest-bearing demand accounts and traditional statement savings, along with securities and advisory services. The company is based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported net income of $3.05 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, a significant increase from the $1.13 million, or $0.31 per share, reported in the same quarter of 2023. As of December 31, 2024, QNB Corp’s total assets stood at $1.87 billion, up from $1.71 billion a year earlier.
In addition, QNB Corp declared a dividend of $0.37 per share in December 2024.
In January and February, 10 insiders, including the CFO, bought a total of around $156,778 worth of QNB Corp shares at an average price of $34.11 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 3.77% trading at $35.20 per share. Over the past 12 months, QNB Corp shares returned 46.97% to its investors.
The analyst coverage on QNB Corp stock is currently limited.
Overall, QNBC ranks 4th on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of QNBC 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 QNBC 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.
