COSO Director Ernst W. Bruderer Sells $167K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 26, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT

Key Points

Ernst W. Bruderer, a Director at CoastalSouth Bancshares, sold 6,000 shares at an average price of $27.92 on October 23, 2026.
Following this sale, Bruderer holds 35,131 shares, cutting his stake by about 14.59%.
As of October 26, 2026, COSO shares were recently trading around $27.92, above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Since the trade, $COSO is up 0.3% to date (from the $27.92 close on Oct 23, 2026).

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On October 23, 2026, Ernst W. Bruderer, a Director at CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (COSO), sold 6,000 shares for about $167,495. The transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Bruderer's sale at an average price of $27.92 reduced his total holdings to 35,131 shares, which is a decrease of about 14.59%. This trade comes as the stock has been performing well, recently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

COSO CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.

$28 +21.53% year to date

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Insider trading track record

Ernst W. Bruderer vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +21.29% hypothetical

All-time return +30.23% S&P 500 +24.64%

vs. S&P 500 +5.59% ahead of the index

Hypothetical returns from Ernst W. Bruderer's disclosed trades, not real profit or advice. How we model this.

Other Institutional Activity in CoastalSouth Bancshares

Patriot Financial Partners Gp II, L.P. reduced its stake by 467,867 shares, ending with 691,367 shares worth about $19.4 million. Meanwhile, Two Sigma Investments, LP increased its holdings by 308,433 shares, bringing its total to 408,489 shares valued at approximately $11.4 million. North Reef Capital Management LP also raised its position, adding 50,008 shares for a total of 370,982 shares, valued at about $10.4 million.

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Stock Holds Steady

As of October 26, 2026, COSO shares were recently trading around $27.92. This price is above both the 50-day moving average of $27.13 and the 200-day moving average of $25.92. However, the stock is still about 2.2% below its 52-week high of $28.56.

Recent Earnings

CoastalSouth Bancshares reported trailing twelve-month revenue of about $89.8 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.39. The company has a strong net margin of 32.9% and a return on equity (ROE) of 11.5%. The next earnings report is expected on January 19, 2027.

Insider Buying and Selling at CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.

In addition to Bruderer's recent sale, he also sold shares earlier this year. On August 12, 2026, he sold 1,000 shares for $27.56 each, totaling about $27,564. He continued to sell 1,000 shares on August 18 at $27.89, worth $27,890, and another 2,000 shares on August 26 at $27.50 for $55,004. His last insider sale before this was 2,000 shares at $27.43, totaling $54,856 on August 31.

About CoastalSouth Bancshares

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. serves as the bank holding company for Coastal States Bank, which offers a variety of banking products and services for both retail and commercial customers. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company focuses on providing checking, savings, and loan products.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Bruderer's future trades and the upcoming earnings report on January 19, 2027. Additionally, the stock's performance relative to its moving averages and the overall market conditions will be important to watch.