We recently published a list of 10 Micro-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Consumers Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CBKM) stands against other micro-cap stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
The White House announced Tuesday that Trump’s tariffs would take effect immediately after being unveiled on Wednesday. In anticipation of these “reciprocal tariffs,” which will apply to all countries, the stock market reacted. By Tuesday morning, the broader market index and Nasdaq Composite dropped by about 0.2%, while blue-chip companies lost 0.06%.
Amid ongoing market uncertainty, insider trading often comes under the spotlight. Executive stock purchases can signal optimism, but sales may reflect personal financial decisions or a need to diversify investments. To maintain transparency, executives typically follow pre-arranged strategies, like 10b5-1 plans. While insider trading can offer valuable information, it’s important to evaluate it in the broader context of the company’s financial stability and current market trends.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks with micro market capitalizations that have seen significant insider buying in the first quarter of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies with market caps under $250 million where at least three insiders purchased shares in the past three months. From this list, we ranked the top 10 stocks with the highest number of insiders making purchases. Stocks that have been recently covered were excluded from our analysis.
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With each stock, we note the number of insiders who acquired shares in the first quarter and market capitalizations.
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Consumers Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CBKM)
Number of insiders buying: 6
Market Capitalization: $63.42 million
Consumers Bancorp is the holding company for Consumers National Bank, which offers a range of banking services for individuals, farmers, and small businesses. The Minerva, Ohio-headquartered company provides various deposit products, loans for commercial, residential, and agricultural purposes, and consumer loans like auto loans and personal lines of credit. It also invests in securities and offers credit cards, ATMs, and online banking.
Last month, the company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of the corporation’s common stock in the amount of $0.19 per share.
In a recent development, Consumers National Bank announced the opening of a new full-service branch at 2117 Lincoln Way E in Massillon, Ohio, marking its ninth location in Stark County and 22nd overall. Ralph J. Lober II, president and CEO, emphasized that the new branch will enhance service to personal, business, and agricultural customers in the area, with Lacey Kintz serving as the Massillon Branch Relationship Manager.
In February and March, six insiders, including the president and CEO, bought approximately $84,925 worth of Consumers Bancorp shares at an average price of $19.12 per share. The stock now trades at $20.25 per share, having risen 3.90% year-to-date, and 24.62% over the past 12 months.
Analyst coverage on Consumers Bancorp stock is currently limited.
Overall, CBKM ranks 2nd on our list of micro-cap stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of CBKM our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CBKM but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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