First Financial Bankshares Director Buys 1,000 Shares

Johnny Trotter increases stake in regional bank after recent dividend announcement

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:51pm

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Johnny Trotter, a director of First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ:FFIN), purchased 1,000 shares of the company's stock on March 12 at an average price of $29.26, bringing his total holdings to 956,444 shares. This follows another recent purchase of 4,000 shares on March 5. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on April 1.

Why it matters

Insider buying activity can signal management's confidence in a company's prospects. First Financial Bankshares is a regional bank with a strong community banking focus, and the director's increased stake suggests he sees value in the stock despite its recent dividend announcement and solid financial performance.

The details

Trotter's latest purchase of 1,000 shares, valued at $29,260, represents a 0.10% increase in his position. The company reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, beating estimates, and had solid profitability metrics with a return on equity of 14.16% and a net margin of 30.43%.

  • On Thursday, March 12th, Trotter acquired 1,000 shares.
  • On Thursday, March 5th, Trotter bought 4,000 shares.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 13 and a payable date of April 1.

The players

Johnny Trotter

A director of First Financial Bankshares who has been increasing his stake in the company.

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering a full suite of banking products and services.

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The takeaway

The director's increased stake in First Financial Bankshares suggests confidence in the regional bank's performance, despite its recent dividend announcement and solid financial results. This insider buying activity could signal potential upside for the stock.