Director James Shook of Norwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ: NWFL) completed a share purchase on January 28, 2026, buying 3,500 shares of the company's common stock, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were acquired at $28.80 apiece, representing $100,800 in total consideration.
Following this transaction, Shook's direct ownership in Norwood Financial stands at 8,330 shares. In addition to his direct holdings, he has an indirect stake of 409 shares through Lake Region Supermarket Inc., as well as 825 restricted shares.
Company results and context
Norwood Financial also reported a strong finish to fiscal 2025. The company recorded sizable increases in both net interest income and net income in the fourth quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share more than doubled for the period. Management attributed part of the quarter's performance to a completed acquisition that broadened Norwood Financial's market reach, supporting the quarter's revenue and profitability gains.
Analysts have taken note of Norwood Financial's recent operating results and strategic moves. The filing and the earnings announcement indicate heightened activity around the company, although no specific analyst upgrades or downgrades were disclosed in the material provided. The combination of insider buying and reported quarterly strength are presented as salient datapoints for investors assessing the company's near-term position.
What the filings and results show
- The Form 4 documents a $100,800 purchase by a company director on January 28, 2026.
- Post-transaction holdings for the director include direct, indirect, and restricted share categories totalling 9,564 shares when combined (8,330 direct + 409 indirect + 825 restricted), as presented in the filing.
- Fourth-quarter 2025 results highlighted sizable increases in net interest income and net income, with adjusted EPS more than doubling, and management cited an acquisition that expanded market reach as a contributing factor.
The disclosure in the Form 4 and the company's earnings release provide concrete details on both insider activity and recent operating performance. While the filing documents the director-level purchase and associated holdings, the earnings details emphasize the firm's recent momentum and strategic execution during the quarter.