BOTJ BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC Insider Trading

Director Phillip C Jamerson purchases 1,000 shares as part of multi-insider buying wave in profitable regional bank trading near 52-week highs.

Director Phillip C Jamerson added to his stake in Bank of the James while the stock trades just shy of its 52-week high and has rallied substantially over recent months. This purchase is part of a broader wave: three insiders bought within a two-week window, suggesting activity across the board at the company. What makes this noteworthy is Jamerson's track record at this specific stock—every prior purchase he made has resulted in the stock rising over the following months, and he has not sold shares in his entire filing history. He is now buying again in a company that remains profitable with revenue growth intact, and where the stock continues to command a modest valuation multiple. His repeat buying pattern, combined with uniform positive outcomes on prior purchases at this ticker, distinguishes this from typical retail-investor activity and warrants attention for those watching director behavior.

Director William C Bryant purchases 1,043 shares of BOTJ; stock recovered sharply in recent months and director has consistent history of well-timed purchases in this stock.

Director William C Bryant is adding to his holdings in Bank of the James Financial Group through an open-market purchase as the stock has rallied significantly from its lows over the past three months. His track record in this specific stock is strong—of his five prior purchases, four delivered positive returns within a three-month window, with one modestly negative near-term result. The company itself presents a solid fundamental picture: profitable with growing revenue and a reasonable valuation multiple, suggesting Bryant is buying a financially healthy business rather than speculating on a turnaround. This purchase is particularly noteworthy because it represents a continued conviction pattern—Bryant has been a consistent buyer of BOTJ shares over time, and he's now accumulating again despite the stock trading near its recent highs, which deviates from the typical insider behavior of buying into weakness. The alignment between his prior success timing shares in this exact company and his willingness to keep buying indicates confidence in the business outlook.

BOTJ President Chapman bought 1,200 shares at $20.89; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days, 80%+ timing accuracy on prior BOTJ buys.

President Robert R Chapman purchased 1,200 shares at $20.89, bringing his holdings to 124,118 shares, following a strong 30-day (+15.5%) and 90-day (+17.6%) price run-up that has lifted the stock to 0.4% of its 52-week high. Chapman's prior five trades at BOTJ show a compelling timing pattern: 4 of 5 prior buys achieved positive 90-day returns, with gains ranging from +20.4% to +22.7%, indicating accurate entry points historically. The purchase is part of a broader cluster buy activity, with 2 other insiders acquiring shares within the past 14 days. While the stock's recent momentum and Chapman's track record suggest selective entry discipline, the company's modest fundamentals—annual revenue growth of +2.6% with a P/E of 12.01—warrant investor assessment of whether recent price appreciation reflects intrinsic value improvement or momentum-driven run-up.

Director William C Bryant III buys 996 shares at avg $20.49; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying within 14 days

Director William C Bryant III executed 2 separate purchases totaling 996 shares for $20,412.00 between 2026-02-12 and 2026-02-19 at an average price of $20.49, increasing his holdings from 75,677 to 76,673 shares. A cluster pattern is present, with 2 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, signaling coordinated director-level confidence. At BOTJ specifically, Bryant's prior 5 trades show 3 of 4 measurable buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark (positive returns afterward), and his most recent prior purchase on 2025-11-17 returned +23.8% over 90 days, establishing a pattern of disciplined entry. The stock currently trades at $20.90, only 0.4% below its 52-week high of $20.99 and up 15.5% over 30 days and 17.6% over 90 days, while the company carries a conservative P/E of 12.01 and $95.0M market cap.

Director Addison Lewis buys 93 BOTJ shares at $20.50; stock up +10.6% in 30 days, +17.8% in 90 days.

Director Addison Lewis purchased 93 shares of Bank of the James Financial Group at $20.50 on 2026-02-10, increasing holdings by 0.5% to 19,639 shares. The purchase occurred within a favorable near-term price environment: the stock has risen +10.6% over the preceding 30 days and +17.8% over 90 days, trading +20.1% above its transaction price at $20.02 current. His prior open-market buys at this ticker show mixed outcomes, with only 1 of 4 measurable trades generating positive 90-day returns; however, his most recent BOTJ purchase (2025-08-13) returned +8.9% in 30 days and +22.9% over 90 days, aligning with current price momentum. The company's fundamentals remain modest: $1.0M quarterly revenue, $2.8M net income, 11.51 P/E ratio, and +2.6% annual revenue growth suggest a small-cap bank with limited growth dynamics. The transaction's modest size ($1.9K) and incremental share accumulation do not by themselves signal material conviction changes.

Director Jamerson buys 1,114 shares ($18.6K) at $16.73 avg; stock at 52-week high; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days

Director Phillip C. Jamerson made 2 open-market purchases totaling 1,114 shares for $18,642.10, raising his holdings from 16,076 to 17,190 shares (+6.9%). The purchases occurred at $16.65 and $17.59 on consecutive days (2025-11-24 and 2025-11-25), blending to $16.73 per share. The current market price of $18.04 places the stock at its 52-week high, with 30-day and 90-day performance of +5.8% and +16.2% respectively. At this ticker specifically, Jamerson's prior buy outcomes have been mixed: two earlier 2023 purchases showed strong 90-day returns (+20.2% and +20.1%), but two 2024 purchases posted negative 90-day returns (-15.8% and -15.0%). A cluster pattern is evident, with 2 other insiders also purchasing shares within the past 14 days. The company trades at a P/E of 10.37 with recent quarterly net income of $2,752,000.00 against revenue of $1,046,000.00, and annual revenue growth of +2.6%.

Director Addison Lewis C bought 113 BOTJ shares at $16.75; cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days

Addison Lewis C, a director of Bank of the James Financial Group, purchased 113 shares at $16.75 on 2025-11-17, increasing holdings to 19,546 shares. This purchase is part of a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated board or management confidence. The timing is notable—stock is +7.8% over 30 days and +18.1% over 90 days, near its 52-week high of $17.20, and the director's prior trades at BOTJ show mixed outcomes (2 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark). The company trades at a P/E of 9.81 with modest fundamentals (quarterly revenue $1.0M, net income $2.8M, annual growth +2.6%), suggesting the recent stock momentum may be a material driver of insider confidence in the current pricing window.

Director William C Bryant III buys 59 shares of BOTJ at $16.75; part of cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days

Director Bryant purchased 59 shares at $16.75 on 2025-11-17, a modest 0.1% addition to holdings of 75.6K shares. The transaction coincides with a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought BOTJ within the past 14 days, which may indicate aligned conviction among the board. However, Bryant's prior trades at BOTJ reveal a mixed record: of 5 prior trades at this ticker, only 1 of 3 measurable 90-day outcomes was well-timed, suggesting limited predictive value in his historical BOTJ timing. The stock has appreciated 7.8% over the past 30 days and 18.1% over 90 days, trading near its 52-week high of $17.20, which narrows the margin of safety at the current entry point.

Director Jamerson buys 589 BOTJ shares at $16.75; cluster pattern with 2 other insider buys in past 14 days.

Director Phillip C. Jamerson purchased 589 shares of Bank of the James Financial Group at $16.75 on 2025-11-18, increasing his holdings by 3.8% to 16,076 shares. This buy is part of a cluster, with 2 other insiders also purchasing shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence or market-driven activity across the leadership group. At the transaction price of $16.75, the purchase occurred 1.4% below the current price of $16.99 and well above the 52-week low of $11.72, while the stock has appreciated 7.8% over the past 30 days and 17.7% over 90 days—a strong momentum backdrop. Jamerson's same-ticker history at BOTJ shows mixed outcomes: 3 of his 5 prior purchases showed positive 90-day returns (including gains of +20.2%, +20.1%, and +21.3%), but 2 earlier 2024 buys resulted in 90-day losses around -15%, making this ticker a pattern of bifurcated timing success rather than consistent outperformance.

Director William C Bryant III buys 2,525 shares of BOTJ at $15.43 on 2025-08-25; joins 3 other insiders in 14-day cluster purchase.

Director William C Bryant III purchased 2,525 shares at $15.43, increasing his holdings to 75,618 shares (a +3.5% increase). This transaction is part of a broader insider cluster, with 3 other insiders buying within the same 14-day window—a pattern that may reflect coordinated confidence in the company's valuation or outlook. However, Bryant's prior trades at BOTJ present a mixed picture: of his 5 prior purchases at this ticker, only 1 achieved a positive 90-day return, suggesting his stock selection at this company has not consistently been well-timed. The stock currently trades at $15.27, down 6.0% from its 52-week high of $16.24, though it has gained 10.9% over the past 30 days. At a P/E of 9.73, the company appears modestly valued, but the weak track record on same-ticker purchases warrants careful attention to whether this cluster activity signals genuine opportunity or represents repeated accumulation at suboptimal entry points.