Insider purchase
Todd A. Sprang, a director at Bank First Corp (NASDAQ:BFC), reported an acquisition of 150 shares of the company’s common stock on January 27, 2026. The shares were purchased at $141.06 each, for a total outlay of $21,159. The purchase price is very close to the stock’s 52-week high of $142.12.
Following the buy, Sprang directly owns 1,158 shares in the company. That total includes shares accumulated through dividend reinvestment plans.
Company performance and shareholder returns
Bank First is a regional bank with a market capitalization of $1.57 billion. Over the past 12 months the stock has returned 43.48%.
The bank has paid dividends for 17 consecutive years and currently yields 1.43%.
M&A and footprint expansion
In related corporate news, Bank First National Corporation completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company. The merger expands Bank First’s branch network to 38 locations across Wisconsin and the Stateline area of Illinois and increases total assets to approximately $6 billion.
The acquisition also brings new service capabilities, as Bank First will incorporate trust and wealth management services from First National Bank and Trust into its offering.
Analyst actions and recent quarterly metrics
Piper Sandler raised its price target for Bank First National to $150 from $142 while keeping a Neutral rating. The firm cited what it called an impressive quarter for Bank First National, which produced a 1.7% return on assets and a 17% return on tangible common equity in the fourth quarter.
Separately, InvestingPro’s assessment indicates BFC appears slightly overvalued relative to its Fair Value, though it retains a "GOOD" overall financial health score.
Context and takeaways
The director purchase, completed near a 52-week high, increases an insider’s directly held stake while the company executes an acquisition that materially expands its branch footprint and asset base. Analyst adjustments to price targets and InvestingPro’s Fair Value view provide contrasting valuation signals alongside the bank’s strong reported returns for the quarter.
Where the company goes from here will be observed through integration of the acquired business and subsequent financial reporting. For now, the transaction and related moves mark a period of active growth for the regional lender.