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CHCO CITY HOLDING CO Insider Trading

Latest: Director Bought $15K of Shares · Apr 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO): 9 distinct insiders account for 34 buy filings and 3 sell filings as of May 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: Director STRONG-TREISTER DIANE W bought $15K, transaction dated Apr 2026.

37 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-05-13

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Buys
34
Sells
3
Insiders
9
Direction
Net buying

CITY HOLDING CO leadership

CEO
Charles R. Hageboeck — President & CEO
CFO
David L. Bumgarner — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chair
C. Dallas Kayser — Chairman of the Board
High conviction

This is a high-conviction signal — the insider is a first-time or occasional buyer, historically the strongest subset. Such buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~3% over the 30 days after the trade (n ≈ 3,001, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

May 2026
2026-05-13
high
100 shares
$12,160
@ $121.60
Significance 6

Director James M. Parsons purchases 100 shares of CHCO at $121.60, his third open-market buy in 36 months while stock trades below 52-week highs.

James M. Parsons, a director at City Holding Co., purchased 100 shares at $121.60, adding modestly to his existing position. The stock currently trades well below its 52-week high, having declined over the past month and quarter, suggesting Parsons is buying into a period of weakness. This represents his third open-market purchase in the past three years, establishing a consistent pattern of share accumulation at the company. His prior purchases at this ticker have shown mixed timing: one gained significantly over the following quarter while the other declined modestly, indicating his past buying decisions have not reliably preceded gains. City Holding Co. remains a profitable company with stable fundamentals, though the near-term stock performance offers the context in which this purchase occurs—buying lower prices rather than at peaks is typically a more conservative posture for an insider.

April 2026
2026-04-29
medium
President & CEO
5,855 shares
$733,640
@ $125.30
Significance 5

CHCO CEO Charles Hageboeck sells ~$734K of shares, reducing holdings by roughly 10% amid stock near 52-week highs.

Charles Hageboeck, the President and CEO of City Holding Co, sold approximately 5,855 shares in late April for roughly $734,000, representing a meaningful 10% reduction of his equity stake. The sale occurred while the stock was trading near its 52-week highs, suggesting the executive chose to take profits at an attractive valuation rather than hold through potential weakness. City Holding Co is a profitable, modestly-growing financial services company trading at a reasonable valuation relative to earnings; fundamentals are solid but not exceptional. The timing and magnitude of this sale—concentrated in a single transaction rather than gradual trimming—may signal Hageboeck's view that the stock has limited upside from current levels, or simply reflect personal wealth diversification rather than company-specific concern. The partial liquidation is notable enough to monitor, particularly if followed by additional large insider sales.

2026-04-20 10b5-1 Plan
medium
103 shares
$13,015
@ $126.36
Significance 6

Director Hoyer James A bought 103 CHCO shares at $126.36; holdings rise to 607 (+20.4%); cluster of 3 other insiders bought in past 14 days

Hoyer's purchase of 103 shares represents a material 20.4% increase in his CHCO stake, acquired at $126.36. This transaction occurs within a broader cluster pattern—3 other insiders purchased shares within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated director confidence rather than isolated activity. His cross-ticker track record shows 100% win rate on 2 prior buys with avg 90d return +4.3%, and his same-ticker history demonstrates 1 of 1 prior buys were well-timed (2025-05-06 buy returned +4.3% over 90 days); the stock currently trades at $126.12, off -5.6% from its 52-week high, providing some relative price context. Fundamentals show a market cap of $1.8B with a P/E of 12.84 and trailing revenue growth of +3.2%, placing the company in stable positioning rather than distressed territory.

2026-04-20 10b5-1 Plan
medium
133 shares
$16,806
@ $126.36
Significance 5

Director Robert D Fisher bought 133 CHCO shares at $126.36; 3 other insiders also bought within 14 days, signaling coordinated accumulation.

Fisher purchased 133 shares at $126.36 on 2026-04-20, adding to 47,110 total holdings (+0.3% vs pre-transaction holdings). The transaction occurs within a cluster of 3 other insider purchases over the same 14-day window, suggesting coordinated board-level activity rather than isolated director positioning. At the same ticker, Fisher's prior 4 measurable buys show mixed 90-day timing outcomes: 2 of 4 were well-timed (positive 90d returns), while 2 lagged. His cross-ticker track record shows 63.64% 90-day win rate with avg 90d return of +4.4%, providing modest historical context for timing accuracy. The stock currently trades at $126.12, -5.6% from its 52-week high of $133.58 but up +7.8% over 30 days, placing the transaction near recent momentum peaks. Fundamentals are stable: the company reports $16.2M quarterly revenue with $35.2M net income, a P/E of 12.84, and +3.2% annual revenue growth.

2026-04-20 10b5-1 Plan
high
103 shares
$13,015
@ $126.36
Significance 6

Director Reyes Javier A purchased 103 shares of CHCO at $126.36; cluster of 3 other insiders buying within 14 days

Director Reyes Javier A acquired 103 shares at $126.36 on 2026-04-20, increasing his holdings by 4.7% to 2,285 shares. This purchase is part of a broader cluster, with 3 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated interest. Across his prior trades at CHCO, the director has demonstrated selective timing: 2 of 3 prior buys at this ticker were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The stock trades at a P/E of 12.84 with recent 30-day appreciation of 7.8%, though currently -5.6% from its 52-week high. The company generated $35.2M net income on $16.2M quarterly revenue, with annual growth of 3.2%.

2026-04-20 10b5-1 Plan
medium
119 shares
$15,037
@ $126.36
Significance 6

Director Diane W Strong-Treister bought 119 shares of CHCO at $126.36 on 2026-04-20; coordinated cluster buy with 3 other insiders in past 14 days.

Strong-Treister purchased 119 shares for $15,036.84, increasing her holdings by 3.1% to 3,987 shares. At the time of purchase, the stock traded at $126.36 and currently sits at $126.12, showing minimal movement from the transaction price while remaining 5.6% below its 52-week high. Her prior trades at CHCO show mixed timing: 2 of 4 measurable 90-day outcomes were well-timed (purchases that subsequently rose), though one recent buy on 2026-03-09 has already delivered 8.8% in 30 days. The material signal here is the clustering behavior: 3 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence among the board or executive team. CHCO's fundamentals appear solid, with recent quarterly revenue at $16.2M, net income at $35.2M, 3.2% annual revenue growth, and a moderate P/E of 12.84, though the stock is trading near the lower end of its 52-week range. This multi-insider pattern in a stable, profitable company warrants monitoring to see if the stock responds or if the buy cluster reflects a temporary consolidation phase.

March 2026
2026-03-09 10b5-1 Plan
medium
106 shares
$12,283
@ $115.88
Significance 6

Director James A Hoyer bought 106 CHCO shares at $115.88; stock now $117.16. 3 other insiders also bought within 14 days.

Director Hoyer purchased 106 shares at $115.88 on 2026-03-09, increasing his holdings by 26.6% from 398 to 504 shares. This open-market buy occurs within a cluster: 3 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated appetite for the stock. On Hoyer's own track record across all tickers, 1 prior buy averaged a 90-day return of +4.3%, and at CHCO specifically his prior buy on 2025-05-06 also yielded +4.3% over 90 days—a 100% win rate at the 90-day mark. The current price of $117.16 sits 8.4% below Hoyer's buy price of $115.88 over the past 30 days and 12.3% below the 52-week high of $133.58, placing the transaction in a price-depressed window relative to recent market valuations. The company trades at a 11.93 P/E on $16.2M quarterly revenue and $35.2M net income, offering fundamental metrics that are not distressed.

2026-03-09 10b5-1 Plan
medium
105 shares
$12,167
@ $115.88
Significance 6

Director Javier A Reyes bought 105 shares of CHCO at $115.88; 3 other insiders also bought within 14 days.

Director Javier A Reyes purchased 105 shares at $115.88 on 2026-03-09, increasing his holdings by 5.1% to 2,182 shares total. This transaction occurs as part of a cluster buy pattern, with 3 other insiders also purchasing shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated or independently aligned conviction in the stock at current levels. The stock has declined 8.4% over the past 30 days and 4.7% over 90 days, trading at $117.16 (12.3% below the 52-week high), which provides context for the purchase timing. Reyes' prior trades at CHCO show a mixed timing pattern: 2 of his 3 preceding buys at this ticker realized positive 90-day returns (+2.9% and +4.9%), though his cross-ticker track record across all holdings shows a 66.67% 90-day win rate at an average return of +1.4%, suggesting modest consistency but not exceptional predictive accuracy.

2026-03-09 10b5-1 Plan
medium
213 shares
$24,682
@ $115.88
Significance 6

Director Fisher buys 213 shares at $115.88; stock down 12.3% from 52-week high with 3 other insiders buying in past 14 days.

Director Robert D. Fisher purchased 213 shares at $115.88, increasing his holdings from 46,764 to 46,977 shares in a cluster buy pattern where 3 other insiders also acquired stock within the past 14 days. The purchase occurred with the stock trading at $117.16, down 12.3% from its 52-week high of $133.58, following an 8.4% decline over the prior 30 days. Fisher's prior trades at CHCO show a 3-of-5 pattern of well-timed buys at the 90-day mark, including his most recent CHCO purchase on 2025-10-16 (30d +2.9%, 90d +4.9%), suggesting pattern recognition in accumulation timing. The company's fundamentals remain solid with a P/E of 11.93 and recent quarterly net income of $35.2M on revenue of $16.2M, providing a stable backdrop for insider accumulation activity.

2026-03-09 10b5-1 Plan
medium
129 shares
$14,949
@ $115.88
Significance 5

Director Strong-Treister buys 129 CHCO shares at $115.88 amid cluster activity; stock down 12.3% from high.

Director Diane W. Strong-Treister purchased 129 shares of City Holding Co (CHCO) at $115.88 on 2026-03-09, bringing her holdings to 3,871 shares (a +3.4% increase). The transaction occurs against a backdrop of recent price pressure—the stock is down 12.3% from its 52-week high of $133.58 and has declined 8.4% over the past 30 days. At the same time, 3 other insiders bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. Her prior CHCO trades show mixed 90-day returns (ranging from -4.1% to +13.7%), with 3 of 5 prior buys producing positive 90-day outcomes. The company's fundamentals remain stable with a P/E of 11.93, $16.2M latest-quarter revenue, and $35.2M in net income, though annual revenue growth is modest at 3.2%.

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