Form 4: Stellar Bancorp Director Gifts 1,100 Shares

Stellar Bancorp Director Frances H. Jeter reported gifting 1,100 shares of common stock, reducing her direct beneficial ownership to 29,136 shares.

Summary

• Stellar Bancorp, Inc. Director Frances H. Jeter reported the disposition of 1,100 shares of common stock through gift transactions.
• The transactions occurred on December 9, 2025, with a reported price of $0 per share.
• The shares were disposed in three separate transactions: 630 shares, 315 shares, and 155 shares.
• Following these transactions, Frances H. Jeter's direct beneficial ownership of Stellar Bancorp common stock stands at 29,136 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (gift of shares) which is generally neutral in sentiment for the company's operational or financial performance.

Industry Context

Insider transactions, such as gifts of shares, are routine disclosures that provide transparency into the holdings and activities of a company's directors and officers. While this specific transaction is a gift, it reflects a change in an insider's direct ownership, which is a standard data point for market participants tracking insider activity within the banking sector.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, which is generally not considered significant for overall shareholder value or company strategy.
• Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

Keywords

Stellar Bancorp, STEL, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Director, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership