Insider Trading April 14, 2026 03:34 PM

Fulton Financial Director Disposes of $107K in Shares as Bank Nears 52-Week High

Director E. Philip Wenger sells 5,000 shares; company posts mixed Q4 2025 results and announces HR leadership change

By Marcus Reed FULT
Fulton Financial Director Disposes of $107K in Shares as Bank Nears 52-Week High
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E. Philip Wenger, a director at Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), sold 5,000 shares on April 13, 2026, for roughly $107,087 as the stock traded close to its 52-week high. The transaction and subsequent ownership disclosures come amid a quarter that beat EPS estimates but narrowly missed revenue expectations, a price-target increase from Raymond James, and an internal HR promotion slated for June 2026.

Key Points

  • Director E. Philip Wenger sold 5,000 Fulton Financial shares on April 13, 2026, at approximately $21.4174 per share, totaling $107,087; the trades occurred in a $21.37 to $21.46 price range.
  • After the sale, Wenger holds 578,802.0447 shares directly plus indirect interests of 80,477 shares in an IRA and 456.014 shares held by his children; the stock is trading near a 52-week high ($22.99) and is up 43% year-over-year.
  • Fulton reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.55 versus an expected $0.49 and revenue of $336.02 million versus an expected $336.4 million; Raymond James raised its price target from $20 to $23 and maintained an Outperform rating.

Director E. Philip Wenger of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) completed a sale of 5,000 company shares on April 13, 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. The shares were transacted at a unit price of $21.4174, producing a gross proceeds total of $107,087. The execution of the sale fell within a price band of $21.37 to $21.46.

At the time of the filing the company’s shares were trading near a 52-week high of $22.99 and had risen about 43% over the previous 12 months.

Following the disposition, Wenger’s reported holdings include 578,802.0447 shares held directly. He also has indirect interests consisting of 80,477 shares held in an IRA and an additional 456.014 shares held on behalf of his children.

Market-value and dividend metrics provided in the filing and accompanying analysis show Fulton Financial trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.47 and offering a dividend yield of 3.52%. The company has maintained dividend payments for 45 consecutive years. InvestingPro analysis cited in the filing indicates that FULT appears overvalued relative to its calculated Fair Value.

Recent company results for the fourth quarter of 2025 were mixed. Fulton Financial reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.55, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.49. Revenue for the quarter came in at $336.02 million, narrowly missing the consensus forecast of $336.4 million.

In response to the quarterly results, Raymond James raised its price target on Fulton Financial from $20.00 to $23.00 and kept an Outperform rating, citing solid core trends and expansion in net interest margin as the rationale for the revision.

On the corporate leadership front, Fulton announced that Karen Grafje will be elevated to Chief Human Resources Officer upon the retirement of Bernadette Taylor in June 2026. Grafje currently serves as Director of Total Rewards and HR Solutions at the company.


Contextual note - The SEC filing documents the insider transaction and the company disclosures consolidate recent financial performance, analyst reaction, and a planned HR succession.

Risks

  • Valuation risk - InvestingPro analysis indicates FULT appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value, which may affect investor expectations in the financials and equities sectors.
  • Revenue sensitivity - Fulton’s Q4 2025 revenue narrowly missed consensus estimates, signaling potential volatility in top-line performance for the regional banking sector.
  • Insider selling - The director’s sale, while routine, may be interpreted by some market participants and investors as a change in insider holdings, which can influence sentiment in the banking and broader financial markets.

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