Richard Windes, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC), executed a transaction involving the sale of company stock on May 21, 2026.
Specifically, Mr. Windes sold 2,000 shares of SMBC's common stock. The transaction was completed at an agreed price of $68.4725 per share, resulting in a total divestment value of $136,945.
This sale occurred when the company's stock price was trading close to its 52-week high mark of $70.10. This level of valuation follows robust momentum, including a notable 26% increase in price over the preceding six months.
Current Holdings and Options Structure
Following the recent sale, Mr. Windes' direct holdings in Southern Missouri Bancorp common stock amount to 5,375 shares. Furthermore, his indirect stake includes 2,178.491 shares held through a 401(k) plan.
In addition to these current shareholdings, Mr. Windes maintains various stock options that grant the right to purchase common stock at predetermined prices and expiration dates. These options are structured as follows:
- 1,500 options with an exercise price of $60.42, set to expire in 2035
- 2,500 options valued at $40.82, expiring in 2034
- 2,500 options priced at $46.94, with an expiration date of 2033
- 1,500 options having a strike price of $53.82, set to expire in 2032
- 3,000 options with an exercise price of $34.91, expiring in 2031
- 2,000 options at $37.40, maturing in 2030
These options generally are scheduled to vest through a process of 20% installments over a five-year timeframe, with the initial installment vesting on an annual basis.
Financial Performance and Valuation Insights
On a separate note concerning company fundamentals, Southern Missouri Bancorp recently reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The bank posted earnings per share (EPS) totaling $1.60. This figure surpassed the consensus analyst forecast, which had projected an EPS of $1.52.
Revenue also showed strength, reaching $50.25 million. This amount slightly exceeded the expectations set by analysts at $49.87 million, representing a positive earnings surprise for the institution.
From an investment analysis standpoint, Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc.'s stock appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment provided by InvestingPro analysis, suggesting potential upside opportunities for investors to consider.
Market Developments and Outlook
Regarding recent corporate actions, there have been no announcements of mergers or acquisitions made by Southern Missouri Bancorp. Furthermore, analyst firms have not issued any stock upgrades or downgrades following the release of the quarterly earnings report. Currently, there is also no other major company news available to report.
These reported developments offer investors concrete data points regarding Southern Missouri Bancorp's recent operational and financial performance. The combination of positive Q3 results and an internal valuation assessment suggests a backdrop of solid fundamental health for the bank.