Stellar Bancorp (STEL) Insider Frances Jeter Sells 29,136 Shares

Frances Jeter sold 29,136 shares of STEL on July 1, 2026. The transaction did not specify a sale price or total value. This insider move comes amid other executive sales on the same date.

Insider Buying and Selling at Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

Several insiders at STEL were active on July 1, 2026. Justin Long, Senior Executive VP, GC & Secretary, sold 53,093 shares. Joe West, Senior Executive VP, CCO, sold 102,193 shares, and Okan Akin, Senior Executive VP, CRO, sold 85,951 shares. Paul Egge, Senior Executive VP, CFO, sold 68,594 shares, while CEO Robert Franklin Jr. parted with 418,843 shares.

Other Institutional Activity in STEL

Institutional investors have also been adjusting their positions in STEL. BlackRock, Inc. added 10,111 shares, bringing its total to 6,747,686 shares valued at approximately $247 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 154,135 shares to 2,499,218 shares, worth about $91.5 million. State Street Corp grew its holdings by 54,797 shares, ending with 2,128,169 shares valued at $77.9 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 2,034,503 shares worth roughly $74.5 million. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. significantly increased its position by 1,224,367 shares, now holding 1,294,172 shares valued at $47.4 million.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. Stock Holds Steady

Shares of STEL traded at $39.32 on Wednesday. The company, with its peers actively adjusting their holdings, has seen various insider sales and analyst activity, reflecting a dynamic period for the stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On February 3, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded STEL to a buy rating with a price target of $44. This follows their previous hold rating and a target of $33 set in October 2025. Piper Sandler has maintained a hold rating with a $30 target since July 2025.

Bottom Line

Insider sales by Frances Jeter and other executives highlight recent activity in STEL's stock. Institutional investors are actively adjusting their holdings, with notable increases and new positions. Analysts have shown optimism, with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgrading the stock to a buy. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions and institutional filings provide a historical look and might not reflect current positions.