Van Sant William III Acquires Shares in Citizens & Northern Corp

Van Sant William III, Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Officer at Citizens & Northern Corporation, purchased 6,861 shares of the company on June 19, 2026. The shares were bought at an average price of $21.86, bringing the total transaction value to approximately $149,981.46. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Citizens & Northern Corporation

Several institutional investors made moves in Citizens & Northern Corporation recently. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 725,119 shares valued at about $16.2 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings by 16,030 shares, ending with 620,287 shares worth approximately $13.9 million, a 2.7% rise. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 4,348 shares, bringing its total to 420,501 shares valued at roughly $9.4 million, marking a 1% increase. Conversely, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 3,613 shares, holding 1,187,915 shares valued at around $26.5 million, a 0.3% decrease.

Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Down 14.3%

Shares of NasdaqCM:CZNC traded near $21.56 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $386.1 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.14. Its stock has experienced a 52-week range between $18.16 and $24.12. The 50-day moving average is $21.93, while the 200-day moving average is $21.20.

Recent Earnings

Citizens & Northern Corporation reported revenue of $112.9 million, but faced a revenue decline of 13.8% compared to the previous period. The company achieved a net margin of 15.4% and a return on equity of 5.6%. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Dividend

Citizens & Northern Corporation offers an annual dividend rate of $1.12, yielding 5.16%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 104.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Citizens & Northern Corporation

In addition to William Van Sant III's recent purchase, other insiders have also been active. On June 5, 2026, Frank Pellegrino and Katherine Shattuck bought 190 and 10 shares, respectively, at $21.44 under planned transactions. Christian Trate sold 229 shares at $21.10 on May 28, 2026, while Tracy Ellen Watkins and Alexander Balagour made purchases on May 20, 2026, at $20.80.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Piper Sandler maintained its 'hold' rating on Citizens & Northern Corporation stock, setting a price target of $23.50 on January 29, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'hold' recommendation, with a mean target price of $24.00.

About Citizens & Northern Corporation

Citizens & Northern Corporation, headquartered in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, operates as a bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank. It offers a range of banking services, including deposit products, commercial and consumer loans, and wealth management services. The company serves regions in Northcentral Pennsylvania and parts of New York State. Led by CEO Mr. J. Bradley Scovill, the company employs around 460 people.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions like those of Van Sant William III can be noteworthy for investors tracking company leadership's confidence in its stock. Citizens & Northern Corporation, with its regional banking services and wealth management offerings, continues to attract attention from institutional investors. As always, remember that insider trades and institutional filings are historical data and may not reflect current holdings or strategies.