Insider Trading January 26, 2026

Metropolitan Bank Director Disposes $1.36M in Shares; Company Posts Q4 Beat

Director Robert C. Patent sold 16,065 shares across Jan. 22-23, 2026, while the bank reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results

By Avery Klein MCB
Metropolitan Bank Director Disposes $1.36M in Shares; Company Posts Q4 Beat
MCB

Robert C. Patent, a director at Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp (MCB), sold 16,065 shares of common stock in multiple transactions on January 22 and 23, 2026, totaling roughly $1.36 million. The sales ranged from $90.044 to $96.1553 per share. Separately, Metropolitan Bank reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst forecasts on both EPS and revenue.

Key Points

  • Robert C. Patent sold a total of 16,065 Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp shares on January 22-23, 2026, for about $1.36 million, at prices between $90.044 and $96.1553.
  • Following these trades, Patent directly owns 84,240 shares and indirectly owns 14,445 shares via a Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Metropolitan Bank reported fourth-quarter 2025 EPS of $2.77 and revenue of $88.41 million, both beating analysts' forecasts of $2.20 EPS and $83.15 million revenue, respectively.

Director stock sales

Robert C. Patent, a director at Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp (NASDAQ: MCB), executed a series of stock sales on January 22 and 23, 2026, disposing of 16,065 shares of common stock for aggregate proceeds of approximately $1.36 million. The transaction prices ranged from $90.044 to $96.1553 per share and were carried out in multiple, discrete trades across the two days.

On January 22, Patent sold three blocks of shares:

  • 4,998 shares at a weighted average price of $94.6373, with individual trade prices between $94.0000 and $95.0000;
  • 4,588 shares at a weighted average price of $95.2753, with trade prices from $95.0100 to $95.5400;
  • 414 shares at a weighted average price of $96.1553, with prices spanning $96.0300 to $96.3200.

On January 23, the director sold additional lots and also made a purchase recorded at no monetary value:

  • 912 shares sold at $90.044;
  • 1,433 shares sold at a weighted average price of $92.1361, with prices between $92.0000 and $92.2866;
  • 2,100 shares sold at a weighted average price of $93.3577, with individual prices ranging from $93.1770 to $93.5220;
  • On the same day, Patent acquired 2,500 shares of common stock with a reported value of $0.

Post-transaction holdings

Following these transactions, Patent is recorded as directly owning 84,240 shares of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp common stock and indirectly owning 14,445 shares through a Profit Sharing Plan.

Company earnings

Separately, Metropolitan Bank Holding Corporation released fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analysts' expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $2.77 versus a consensus forecast of $2.20. Revenue for the quarter came in at $88.41 million compared with expectations of $83.15 million.

The company’s reported EPS and revenue outperformance are presented in the earnings release as indicators of improved financial performance and operational execution. The announcement has prompted attention from market participants and investment firms tracking the bank's results and strategy.


Context and limitations

The information above reflects reported insider transactions and the company's quarterly financial results as stated. The public filings and the earnings release provide the basis for the figures and descriptions included here. The motives behind the insider transactions are not disclosed in the reported data.

Risks

  • The public disclosures do not state the rationale behind the director's sales, leaving uncertainty about the motivation for the transactions - this affects investor interpretation in the banking and financials sectors.
  • While the company reported a quarterly beat on EPS and revenue, future results could differ; short-term market reactions to insider activity and earnings can increase volatility in the bank's stock.
  • The reported acquisition of 2,500 shares at a value of $0 is an unusual entry in the filings and may require clarification from filings or company disclosures to resolve any reporting ambiguity.

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