catalyst bancorp director Kirk Kleiser buys $30,254 in shares

Director Kirk E. Kleiser of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) purchased a total of 1,704 shares of the company's common stock on November 4, 2026. The purchase price was $17.755 per share, amounting to $30,254. This acquisition occurred as the stock price hovered around $17.50, marking a 20% increase over the past year.

InvestingPro analysis suggests Catalyst Bancorp is currently overvalued, with a P/E ratio of 31 against its $72 million market cap. Kleiser's personal holdings now stand at 46,601 shares of Catalyst Bancorp common stock, encompassing shares granted under the company's 2022 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement, along with unvested shares from previous grants.

His indirect holdings comprise 21,089 shares in his IRA, 4,100 shares in his spouse's IRA, and 900 shares in his spouse's possession. Additionally, Kleiser possesses several stock options, including 2,645 shares with an exercise price of $15.96 that vest at 20% annually starting June 10, 2027, 4,232 shares at $13.30 starting vesting on September 1, 2023, and 2,116 shares at $12.08 beginning on June 10, 2026.