Rhodes R. Bobbitt, a director at Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH), executed a transaction disposing of 10,000 shares of the company's common stock on June 2, 2026, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The total value of this divestment reached $380,000.
The shares were liquidated at a price point of $38.00 per share. This execution price sits marginally above the stock's prevailing trading level of $37.15. Market valuation metrics for Hilltop Holdings indicate a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.15. Furthermore, the company presents a notably low price-to-earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.4. These figures suggest a valuation profile that appears attractive relative to the firm's growth trajectory. Independent analysis from InvestingPro assesses HTH as undervalued based on Fair Value calculations, positioning the stock within the "Most Undervalued stocks" category. The analysis also notes a consistent dividend growth history, with the company raising its dividend for ten consecutive years. The current dividend yield stands at 2.15%.
Following the completion of this sale, Bobbitt's direct holding of Hilltop Holdings common stock totals 87,016 shares. This aggregate figure encompasses 22,100 shares maintained within an individual retirement account designated for Bobbitt's benefit.
Concurrently, Hilltop Holdings reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the period reached $0.64. This result exceeded the anticipated EPS of $0.49, representing a 30.61% positive surprise. Revenue for the quarter was recorded at $300.51 million. This figure fell slightly short of the projected revenue of $302.97 million.
In parallel with these financial disclosures, Hilltop Holdings announced the appointment of Dana Bober and Stephen Haworth to its Board of Directors. Dana Bober brings extensive experience in audit and financial services to the board. Bober will specifically serve on the Board's Audit Committee. These appointments are part of Hilltop Holdings' ongoing strategic initiatives to strengthen corporate governance and enhance financial performance.
The stock price data reflects a closing price of $37.15, representing a gain of $1.02 or 2.82% during regular trading hours. After-hours trading showed a minor decline to $37.13, down $0.02 or 0.05%. The valuation context provided by InvestingPro utilizes a combination of 17 industry valuation models to determine fair value, aiming to identify opportunities with potential upside.