A senior sales executive at NorthPointe Bancshares Inc. executed a series of stock sales that eliminated her direct ownership in the bank holding company, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The filing shows that Amy M. Butler, who serves as executive vice president of national sales at NorthPointe Bancshares INC (NASDAQ: NPB), sold a total of 16,276 shares of common stock for an aggregate consideration of approximately $289,969.
The disposition was completed across several transactions. On January 27, 2026, Butler sold 3,111 shares at $17.95 and 6,800 shares at $18.05. On January 29, 2026, she sold a further 6,365 shares at $17.50. Following those transactions, Butler directly holds zero shares of NorthPointe Bancshares Inc., according to the Form 4.
Those trades coincide with recently released company results. NorthPointe reported fourth-quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share of $0.52 and net income attributable to common stockholders of $18.4 million. The company also recorded a full-year increase in diluted earnings per share of 15% versus 2024.
In response to the reported results, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods adjusted its valuation stance on NorthPointe. The research firm raised its price target from $21.00 to $22.00 and kept an Outperform rating in place. KBW highlighted that NorthPointe’s operating earnings of $0.64 per share exceeded expectations, driven by stronger pre-provision net revenue and favorable provision performance, even with a modestly higher tax rate weighing on results.
These items together present a mix of insider activity and corporate performance data in the same reporting cycle: an executive’s complete divestiture of direct holdings alongside a quarter that showed improved profitability and a positive analyst reaction.
Key points
- Amy M. Butler sold 16,276 shares of NorthPointe Bancshares common stock for approximately $289,969, per a Form 4 filing.
- Sales occurred January 27, 2026 (3,111 at $17.95 and 6,800 at $18.05) and January 29, 2026 (6,365 at $17.50); Butler now directly owns zero shares.
- NorthPointe posted Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $0.52 and net income to common stockholders of $18.4 million; full-year diluted EPS rose 15% year-over-year. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target to $22.00 and maintained an Outperform rating, noting operating EPS of $0.64 exceeded expectations despite a modestly higher tax rate.
Risks and uncertainties
- The Form 4 discloses the share sales but does not provide reasons for Butler’s disposals, leaving the motivation for the transactions unspecified.
- KBW noted a modestly higher tax rate, which represents a potential headwind to operating results as described in the firm’s comment on performance.