Byline Bancorp (NASDAQ: BY) reported an insider purchase by General Counsel Brian F. Doran on February 17, 2026. Doran acquired 750 shares of the company's common stock at a per-share price of $33.1299, a transaction valued at $24,847.
The purchase comes as the shares trade close to a 52-week peak of $33.89. Over the past six months the stock has risen by more than 22%.
Independent analysis from InvestingPro referenced alongside the transaction characterizes Byline as a $1.52 billion regional bank that appears undervalued on a Fair Value basis. The platform notes a current dividend yield of 1.46%, and reports that that dividend has increased by 33% in the last year. According to the same analysis, four analysts have recently revised earnings estimates for the upcoming period in an upward direction.
These developments follow Byline Bancorp's fourth-quarter 2025 results, which topped analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $0.76, compared with the $0.72 consensus estimate, representing a 5.56% surprise. Quarterly revenue came in at $117.0 million versus a projected $112.31 million, a 4.18% surprise.
Following the quarter, Piper Sandler increased its price target for Byline Bancorp to $37.00 from $35.00 while keeping an Overweight rating. The firm attributed its adjustment to the bank's strong fourth-quarter showing, which included a 9% pre-provision net revenue upside. Piper Sandler cited stronger core fee income and net interest income, supported by net interest margin expansion, as drivers of that performance.
Collectively, the insider purchase, valuation commentary, dividend growth, analyst revisions, and the fourth-quarter beats form the factual backdrop for recent investor attention on the shares. The transaction by a senior legal officer is modest in size at $24,847, though it occurs amid the company trading near its 52-week high and following a quarter of positive surprises.
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The factual record available includes the insider trade details, InvestingPro's valuation and dividend notes, four analysts increasing earnings forecasts, the fourth-quarter 2025 results with EPS and revenue beats, and the Piper Sandler price-target increase tied to specific revenue and margin drivers. No additional forward-looking claims or projections beyond these documented items are presented here.