Director Sells Over $619K in Waterstone Financial Stock Amidst Broader Insider Distribution

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Director Gordon Douglas S sold over $619,000 worth of Waterstone Financial common stock, contributing to a recent pattern of significant insider selling following strong Q4 earnings and near 52-week highs.

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• Director Stock Sale

  Gordon Douglas S, a Director, disposed of 33,716 shares of common stock in open market transactions on February 4-5, 2026.

• Transaction Value

  The total value of the shares sold was $619,832, with prices ranging from $18.25 to $18.55 per share.

• Context of Insider Selling

  This sale follows a series of significant insider dispositions by other directors and officers in early February, totaling over $1.2 million in net sales over the last 90 days, indicating a broader distribution trend.

• Market Conditions

  The sales occurred while Waterstone Financial's stock is trading near its 52-week high, following strong Q4 2025 financial results.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · WSBF · Finance

This Form 4 filing reports a notable sale by Director Gordon Douglas S, adding to a concerning trend of insider selling at Waterstone Financial. While the individual transaction is substantial, its significance is amplified by the recent cluster of dispositions from other key insiders, including a previous director selling their entire direct holdings and multiple Form 144 filings indicating intent to sell. These sales, occurring after strong Q4 earnings and with the stock near its 52-week high, suggest that insiders may be taking profits or reducing exposure. Investors should monitor this pattern of distribution, as it could signal a lack of conviction from those closest to the company, despite recent positive financial performance.