Aptus Capital Advisors Boosts Stake in Home BancShares

Investment firm increases holdings in Arkansas-based financial services provider

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Aptus Capital Advisors LLC has increased its stake in Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB) by 15.2%, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The investment firm now owns 378,467 shares of the financial services provider's stock, worth approximately $10.7 million as of the end of the third quarter.

Why it matters

This transaction highlights the continued institutional interest in Home BancShares, which operates a network of community banks across Arkansas, Florida, and Alabama. As a regional financial institution, Home BancShares has been able to navigate the challenges of the pandemic and maintain steady growth, making it an attractive investment for firms like Aptus Capital Advisors.

The details

Aptus Capital Advisors purchased an additional 50,016 shares of Home BancShares during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 378,467 shares. This represents about 0.19% of the company's outstanding stock. Home BancShares has seen its share price fluctuate between $24.22 and $30.83 over the past year, closing at $27.01 on Friday.

  • Aptus Capital Advisors increased its stake in Home BancShares during the 3rd quarter of 2025.
  • Home BancShares' stock price has ranged from $24.22 to $30.83 over the past 12 months.

The players

Aptus Capital Advisors LLC

An investment management firm that has increased its holdings in Home BancShares, a regional financial services provider based in Arkansas.

Home BancShares, Inc.

A bank holding company that operates a network of community banks across Arkansas, Florida, and Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This transaction underscores the continued institutional interest in Home BancShares, a regional bank that has navigated the pandemic well and maintained steady growth, making it an attractive investment for firms like Aptus Capital Advisors.