Director Conn Walton T Jr. of Auburn National Bancorporation (NASDAQ: AUBN) increased his holding in the regional bank through two purchases executed on February 24, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filings show 200 shares were acquired at $24.75 per share, with the total consideration across both transactions amounting to $4,950.
The buys were split between a direct purchase of 100 shares and an indirect acquisition of 100 shares through an IRA FBO. After these transactions, Conn Walton T Jr. directly holds 1,550 shares and has an indirect interest in 1,050 shares.
Market metrics cited alongside the transaction highlight a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.8 for Auburn National, and an InvestingPro Fair Value analysis that characterizes the stock as appearing undervalued. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 4.36% and has produced a 26% total return over the trailing 12 months.
Separately, Auburn National's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable on March 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026, the company said in a press release. The announcement formalizes the company’s planned cash return to shareholders for the quarter.
These developments - insider buying and a declared quarterly dividend - provide observable data points investors and market participants use when assessing the company. Dividend declarations are often interpreted by market participants as a signal about a company's financial position and its willingness to return capital to shareholders. For income-oriented investors, a 4.36% yield combined with a recent annual return of 26% may be particularly relevant when comparing opportunities within the banking and financials sector.
At the same time, the size of the director's purchase is modest in absolute dollar terms. While insider purchases can be read as a sign of confidence, the limited scale of this transaction may constrain how strongly it is viewed as indicative of broader insider sentiment. Likewise, valuation characterizations that rely on third-party fair value analysis reflect one assessment among potentially many.
Contextual note: All transaction details and corporate actions referenced above are drawn from the company filings and the company press release cited in the filings. Where available, market metrics such as P/E ratio, dividend yield, and trailing 12-month return are presented as reported.