Perry Mueller Jr., who serves on the board of Prosperity Bancshares INC (NYSE: PB), reported the sale of company shares valued at roughly $1.6 million in a sequence of transactions disclosed on a Form 4 filing. The disposals took place from February 12 through February 17, 2026, with execution prices spanning $72.8418 to $73.1971 per share.
The filing details the individual trades: on February 12 Mueller sold 1,900 shares at $73.1971; on February 13 he sold 8,718 shares at $73.0063; and on February 17 he sold 11,282 shares at $73 and an additional 100 shares at $72.8418. The aggregate proceeds from these transactions amount to approximately $1.6 million.
According to the filing, the shares sold were indirectly held by Mueller through an individual retirement account and were also owned by his spouse. The document indicates that Mueller remains a substantial shareholder, retaining positions both directly and indirectly via a special trust following the transactions.
At the time of the filing the company’s stock was trading at $73.57, reflecting a year-to-date gain of 5.3% for the regional bank, which has a market capitalization near $7.5 billion. Prosperity Bancshares pays a 3.3% dividend yield and, per InvestingPro data cited in the filing, has a 28-year history of making consistent dividend payments.
Valuation metrics included in the referenced analysis show a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.9. The same analysis notes that seven analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates upward for the company’s upcoming reporting period, leading to an assessment that the stock may be trading below intrinsic value based on those metrics.
Separately, Prosperity Bancshares released fourth-quarter 2025 financial results in which reported diluted earnings per share were $1.49, above the consensus estimate of $1.42. Revenue for the quarter came in at $317.73 million versus an expected $317.9 million, a shortfall of $0.17 million relative to the consensus projection. The mixed nature of the results - an EPS beat alongside a marginal revenue miss - was followed by a decline in the company’s share price as investors reacted to the report.
Clear summary
Director Perry Mueller Jr. sold $1.6 million of Prosperity Bancshares stock across multiple trades between February 12 and February 17, 2026. The sales were executed at prices between $72.8418 and $73.1971 per share. The company recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with EPS that exceeded expectations and revenue that narrowly missed projections.
Key points
- Insider sales totaled approximately $1.6 million across four reported transactions executed Feb. 12-17, 2026.
- Trades were executed at prices ranging from $72.8418 to $73.1971 per share; the stock traded at $73.57 at the time of reporting, up 5.3% year-to-date for the $7.5 billion market cap regional bank.
- Prosperity reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.49 versus an expected $1.42, while revenue was $317.73 million compared with expectations of $317.9 million; the stock fell in response.
Risks and uncertainties
- The revenue miss in fourth-quarter 2025 introduces uncertainty about near-term top-line momentum for the bank, which may concern equity investors and credit market participants.
- Insider selling, even when conducted from indirect holdings such as IRAs or spousal accounts, can prompt investor scrutiny and a reassessment of sentiment toward the stock.
- Valuation and analyst expectations are in flux - while several analysts have raised earnings estimates, the company’s recent mixed results may lead to further volatility as the market digests updated forecasts.