Origin Bancorp director Cecil Jones buys $199,282 in stock

Origin Bancorp director Cecil W. Jones recently purchased 3,700 shares of the company's common stock, valued at $199,282, on August 7, 2026. This transaction brought Jones' total beneficial ownership of OBK shares to 17,647. The insider purchase comes amid strong performance for the stock, which has surged 70% from its 52-week low and is currently trading near its 52-week high of $55.57.

Analysts and InvestingPro suggest that the stock remains undervalued and is among the most undervalued stocks on the list. Origin Bancorp reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing expectations with diluted earnings per share of $1.09, while revenue was slightly below forecasts at $107.59 million. The company's financial results have been under scrutiny, with analysts closely monitoring its net interest margin, credit quality, and tangible book value, which has increased for the 15th consecutive quarter.

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