Don Barton Sells Shares of Oak Valley Bancorp

Don Barton sold 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp, trading under the ticker OVLY on NasdaqCM, on June 26, 2026. The shares were sold as part of a planned transaction at an average price of $33.26, totaling $12,472.50.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oak Valley Bancorp

On June 26, 2026, Don Barton sold 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp at an average price of $33.26 each. This transaction was planned in advance. Another recent sale by Barton occurred on May 26, 2026, when he sold the same number of shares at a slightly higher price of $33.77. In other insider activity, Allison Lafferty purchased 87 shares on May 28, 2026, at $33.44, while Randolph Holder Jr. bought 200 shares at $32.50 on May 12, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Oak Valley Bancorp

Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position in Oak Valley Bancorp, acquiring 318,507 shares valued at approximately $10.3 million. Meanwhile, Fourthstone LLC increased its holdings by 105,788 shares, bringing its total to 411,189 shares worth about $13.3 million, a 34.6% increase. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 48,054 shares, now holding 427,315 shares valued at $13.9 million, marking a 10.1% decrease. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 15,865 shares, increasing its position to 158,145 shares with a value of $5.1 million, reflecting an 11.2% increase.

Oak Valley Bancorp Stock Down 0.9%

As of Saturday, shares of Oak Valley Bancorp were trading at $33.68. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $283.4 million and a P/E ratio of 11.7. Oak Valley Bancorp's stock has seen a 52-week low of $25.41 and a high of $35.97. The 50-day moving average is $33.65, and the 200-day moving average is $31.06. The stock has a beta of 0.209, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

Oak Valley Bancorp reported revenue of $82.1 million, with a growth rate of 6.1%. The company's net margin stands at 29.1%, and it reported a return on equity of 12.3%. The next earnings announcement is scheduled for July 17, 2026.

Dividend

Oak Valley Bancorp pays an annual dividend rate of $0.75, yielding 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.44%, indicating a healthy balance between returning income to shareholders and retaining earnings for growth.

About Oak Valley Bancorp

Oak Valley Bancorp is the holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank, which offers a variety of banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Located in Oakdale, California, the bank provides deposit services, commercial real estate loans, business lending, and consumer loans. It also offers online banking, ATM services, and other financial services. The company was founded in 1990 and is led by CEO Christopher M. Courtney.

Bottom Line

Don Barton's recent sale of Oak Valley Bancorp shares highlights ongoing insider activity at the bank. Investors keep an eye on such transactions as they can provide insights into insider sentiment. Oak Valley Bancorp continues to perform steadily, with a solid market position and upcoming earnings that may offer further insights into its financial health.