Form 4: Carter Bankshares Director Sells Over 4,500 Shares of Common Stock

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Kevin S. Bloomfield, a Director at Carter Bankshares, Inc., has reported the sale of 4,509 shares of the company's common stock for approximately $75,470.

Worse than expectedThe disposition of shares by a director, Kevin S. Bloomfield, reduces insider ownership, which can be interpreted by investors as a less favorable signal compared to insider purchases or no change in holdings.

Summary

  • Kevin S. Bloomfield, a Director of Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE), disposed of 4,509 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on June 11, 2025, at a price of $16.7149 per share.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Bloomfield directly beneficially owns 18,047 shares of Carter Bankshares common stock.
  • The sale was made directly by the reporting person.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly negative due to a director selling a notable number of shares, which can be perceived as a lack of confidence or a move to realize gains, potentially impacting investor sentiment negatively.

Negatives

  • A director's sale of shares can be perceived negatively by the market, potentially signaling a lack of confidence or a personal liquidity event rather than a positive outlook for the company's stock.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends for the banking sector.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Insider selling can influence market perception and potentially lead to a decrease in share price due to concerns about management's confidence in the company's future prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/18/2024Date Kevin S. Bloomfield granted Section 16 Power of Attorney to designated attorneys-in-fact.
06/11/2025Date of the reported transaction (sale of common stock).
06/13/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Carter Bankshares, CARE, Form 4, insider trading, director sale, common stock, beneficial ownership, stock disposition

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