Live Oak Bancshares CEO Sells 20,000 Shares As Stock Starts 2026 Strong

Live Oak Bancshares' stock has performed well so far in 2026, and its CEO sold off thousands of shares in early February. James S. Iii Mahan, Chief Executive Officer of Live Oak Bancshares (LOB +1.74%), reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $810,000, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)20,000Transaction value$810,000Post-transaction shares (indirect)6,454,875Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($40.49). Key questionsWhat portion of Mahan's overall indirect holdings was affected?This transaction involved 0.31% of his indirect holdings, a small fraction of his total shares through his trusts. What was the context of the sale?The sale was a part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, where Mahan gets to plan the transaction ahead of time. ExpandNYSE: LOBLive Oak BancsharesToday's Change(1.74%) $0.70Current Price$40.88Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.9BDay's Range$39.62 - $41.0552wk Range$22.68 - $42.89Volume9.7KAvg Vol341KDividend Yield0.29%Company overviewMetricValueMarket capitalization$1.88 billionRevenue (TTM)$480.78 millionNet income (TTM)$102.82 million1-year price change22.18%* 1-year price change calculated using Feb. 22, 2026 as the reference date. Company snapshotLive Oak Bancshares is a Wilmington, North Carolina-based regional bank holding company that offers commercial banking products and services including deposit accounts, commercial and industrial loans, construction and real estate loans, and government-guaranteed loan services. It generates revenue primarily from interest income on loans and deposits, as well as fees from wealth management and investment advisory accounts. What this transaction means for investorsAlthough Live Oak Banking Company, the bank that Live Oak Bancshares owns, may be one of the lesser-known banks compared to larger global banks, it’s still widely popular within the business sector. In October, the U.S.

Small Business Administration (SBA) named it the most active SBA 7(a) lender in the nation by dollar volume. A 7(a) loan is the SBA’s primary business loan program that offers financial assistance to small businesses. The bank secured 2,280 SBA loan approvals in FY 2025, providing small businesses owners with over $2.8 billion in funding.

Live Oak Bancshares had its Q4 earnings report for fiscal year 2025, posting its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, generating $150.93 million in revenue, a 61.75% increase from the previous year. The holding company also posted growth in net income and earnings per share (EPS). While the Q4 results were an improvement from recent previous quarters, the company has still seen better numbers in previous fiscal years, which contributed to the company’s stock falling in the previous two years. The stock is currently up 18% (as of Feb. 21, 2026), but it may be difficult to decide whether to invest in a company that focuses on a niche market in small business banking. Read NextJan 13, 2026 •By Adé HennisLive Oak Bancshares CEO Lobbed Up 10,000 Shares For Sale in DecemberJan 22, 2025 •By Motley Fool Markets TeamLive Oak: Loan Growth Rose, but EPS FellOct 23, 2024 •By Motley Fool Markets TeamLive Oak Bancshares Originations JumpJul 24, 2024 •By Motley Fool Markets TeamLive Oak Bancshares' 2Q24: Beats on Top and Bottom LinesSep 6, 2023 •By Dave KovaleskiWhy Live Oak Bancshares Stock Dropped 14.6% in AugustAug 2, 2023 •By Lou WhitemanWhy Live Oak Stock Grew Taller in JulyStocks MentionedLive Oak BancsharesNYSE: LOB$40.88 (+1.74%) $+0.70*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.