David Gerken Sells Shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

David Gerken, Executive Vice President of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FMAO), sold 825 shares of the company on June 11, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.16 each, totaling $23,232. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

On June 11, 2026, David Gerken, Executive Vice President, sold 825 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp at an average price of $28.16, totaling $23,232. This sale was not pre-planned. Meanwhile, Andrew Briggs sold multiple tranches of 3,000 shares each between June 8 and June 12 at prices ranging from $27.99 to $28.70, all as part of planned sales.

Other Institutional Activity in Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

Several institutional investors have also been active in Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 25,483 shares, holding 923,327 shares valued at approximately $23.7 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 534,738 shares, bringing its total to the same number, worth about $13.7 million. Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. cut its position by 156,460 shares, ending with 328,604 shares valued at $8.4 million. Geode Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 7,955 shares to 309,207 shares, valued at $7.9 million.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Stock Down 15.9%

Shares of NasdaqCM:FMAO traded around $28.80 recently. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has a market cap of about $396.5 million and a P/E ratio of 11.0. The stock's 52-week range is from $22.77 to $29.83, with a 50-day moving average of $27.26 and a 200-day moving average of $26.00. The company has a beta of 0.826, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp reported revenue of $123.9 million with a growth rate of 16.5%. The company achieved a net margin of 28.99% and a return on equity of 9.97%. The next earnings announcement is expected on July 28, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $0.91, yielding 3.16% with a payout ratio of 34.69%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 27, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its hold rating on Farmers & Merchants Bancorp with a price target of $28.5. Overall, the consensus among analysts is a hold rating, with an average price target of $28.67 based on three analyst opinions.

About Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Archbold, Ohio. It operates The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, offering a range of commercial banking services to individuals and small businesses in Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, and Southeast Michigan. The bank provides various deposit accounts, lending products, and electronic banking services. Founded in 1897, the company is led by CEO Lars B. Eller and employs around 473 people.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions, like those by David Gerken, are closely watched by investors seeking insight into company sentiment. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's stock is trading near its 52-week high, with a stable market presence and analyst consensus holding steady. As always, these insider sales are backward-looking and do not necessarily reflect current or future company performance.