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Latest: President & CEO Bought $48K of Shares · May 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at CITIZENS, INC. (CIA): 3 distinct insiders account for 18 buy filings and 0 sell filings as of May 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: President & CEO Jon Stenberg bought $48K, transaction dated May 2026.

18 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-05-26

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Sells
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Insiders
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CITIZENS, INC. leadership

CEO
JON Stenberg Chief Executive Officer AND President OF Citizens, Inc — Chief Executive Officer
CFO
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer And Treasurer Jeffery P. Conklin Vice President — Chief Financial Officer
COO
Bryon Matthew Lewis — Chief Operating Officer
General Counsel
Sheryl Kinlaw — Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Chair
Jr. Jerry D. Davis — Chair

Historically, high-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~2% over the 30 days after the trade — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 5,579, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

May 2026
2026-05-26
high
President & CEO
10,000 shares
$48,192
@ $4.82
Significance 7

President & CEO Jon Stenberg bought 10,000 shares at $4.82 on 2026-05-21; 5 of 5 prior CIA buys well-timed at 90-day mark.

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO of CITIZENS, INC. (CIA), purchased 10,000 shares at $4.82, increasing his holdings to 327,574 shares. This buy occurs within a consistent pattern: his 5 prior purchases at CIA were all well-timed at the 90-day mark, with outcomes ranging from 90-day returns of +2.8% to +62.8%. His cross-ticker track record shows 20 prior buys with a 80.00% 90-day win rate and average 90-day return of +34.8%, suggesting disciplined execution across holdings. The stock is currently trading at $5.22, down 18.4% from its 52-week high of $6.40 and down 8.6% over 30 days, yet Stenberg's accumulation at $4.82 extends a pattern of purchases made ahead of periods when the stock subsequently recovered or advanced significantly. The company's fundamentals show $59.7M quarterly revenue, $2.3M net income, annual revenue growth of +4.3%, and a 14.11 P/E ratio, providing operational context for the CEO's persistent accumulation stance.

April 2026
2026-04-20
low
100 shares
$452
@ $4.52
Significance 3

Director Cynthia H. Davis purchases initial 100 shares of CIA at $4.52; stock now at $5.66

Director Cynthia H. Davis initiated a position in Citizens, Inc. by purchasing 100 shares at $4.52 on 2026-03-25, establishing her first shareholding in the company. The purchase price of $4.52 sits within the 52-week range of $3.30–$6.21 and represents a price point 8.9% below the current 52-week high of $6.21. The transaction timing follows a 30-day appreciation of +22.2% and a 90-day rise of +7.2%, occurring as the stock has recovered from lower levels. With a market capitalization of $284.7M, quarterly revenue of $62.8M, and a P/E ratio of 26.95, the company maintains profitability (net income $2.4M) and positive growth trajectory (annual revenue growth +4.3%), providing context for a new director entry into share ownership.

March 2026
2026-03-31
high
President & CEO
50,000 shares
$235,000
@ $4.70
Significance 7

CEO Stenberg buys 50,000 CIA shares at $4.70; largest holding increase (+19.4%) follows strong 90-day record at ticker

Stenberg Jon, President & CEO of Citizens, Inc., purchased 50,000 shares at $4.70 on 2026-03-30, increasing his holdings from 257.6K to 307.6K shares (+19.4%). This represents a material open-market acquisition by the company's top executive. At the same ticker, his prior 4 completed trades showed 3 of 4 were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with average 90-day returns of +47.9% across those three successes; his cross-ticker track record across 20 buys shows a 78.95% 90-day win rate with +40.1% average 90-day return. The stock currently trades at $5.03, down 7.2% over 30 days but up 4.1% over 90 days, and remains 19.0% below its 52-week high of $6.21, suggesting potential valuation opportunity relative to recent peaks. The purchase occurred just 13 days after a prior buy on 2026-03-17, indicating sustained conviction despite near-term price pressure.

2026-03-19
medium
President & CEO
10,000 shares
$48,075
@ $4.81
Significance 6

CEO Stenberg bought 10,000 CIA shares at $4.81; stock down 25.4% in 30 days, but his 5 prior CIA trades show 3 of 5 well-timed at 90d mark.

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO, purchased 10,000 shares at $4.81 on 2026-03-17, increasing his holdings by 10,000 shares to 208,930 shares total. The acquisition occurs as CIA trades at $4.63, down 25.4% over the past 30 days and 25.4% below the 52-week high of $6.21. Stenberg's prior transaction history at CIA shows mixed timing outcomes: of his 5 previous trades at this ticker, 3 exhibited positive 90-day returns (well-timed buys where the stock subsequently rose), while 2 did not. His cross-ticker track record across 20 prior open-market buys shows a 80.00% 90-day win rate and an average 90-day return of 42.6%, suggesting consistent execution across holdings, though this does not guarantee similar results at CIA specifically. The current purchase at a depressed price level relative to recent highs merits observation of whether this transaction aligns with his prior success pattern at this ticker.

June 2025
2025-06-18
medium
President & CEO
19,914 shares
$66,407
@ $3.33
Significance 4

CEO Jon Stenberg buys 19,914 shares of CIA at $3.33; stock down 42.0% from 52-week high, net loss of $1.6M latest quarter

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO, purchased 19,914 shares at $3.33 on 2025-06-17, increasing his holdings by 11.1% to 198,930 shares. The purchase occurs as CIA trades 42.0% below its 52-week high of $5.86 and has declined 35.4% over 90 days. The company reported a net loss of $1.6M in the latest quarter despite $55.7M in revenue, and Stenberg's cross-ticker track record shows a 100% win rate on his 20 prior open-market buys with average 90-day returns of +59.5%. However, at CIA specifically, his 5 prior trades show mixed near-term results, with 30-day returns ranging from -3.5% to -5.5% on the three measurable trades, and the stock remains under pressure since this purchase was made.

2025-06-02
high
President & CEO
34,850 shares
$129,268
@ $3.71
Significance 6

CEO Stenberg buys 34,850 shares at $3.71 avg; stock down 38.7% from high; recent prior buys at CIA underwater 30d.

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO of Citizens, Inc., made 2 separate purchases totaling 34,850 shares for $129,268.00 on 2025-05-29, raising his holdings to 129,213 shares (+36.9%). The 30-day return on his recent CIA buys (2025-04-07 and 2025-04-08) ranges from -5.5% to +4.4%, showing mixed outcomes at this specific ticker, whereas his cross-ticker track record shows an average 30-day return of +19.8% across 19 prior open-market buys. The current price of $3.59 sits -38.7% from the 52-week high, and the stock is down 14.9% over 30 days and 21.1% over 90 days, placing this purchase near a relative trough. However, Citizens' latest quarter shows net income of -$1.6M against revenue of $55.7M, with only +1.8% annual revenue growth, indicating operational headwinds that may explain the depressed valuation. The timing and volume of this purchase warrant observation against near-term operational trends and the company's ability to return to profitability.

May 2025
2025-05-29
medium
Chief Legal Officer
2,500 shares
$8,968
@ $3.59
Significance 3

CLO Kinlaw acquires 2,500 shares of CIA at $3.59 (post-transaction: 69.3K shares); stock down 35.8% from 52-week high.

Sheryl L Kinlaw, Chief Legal Officer, purchased 2,500 shares of Citizens, Inc. at $3.59 on 2025-05-28, increasing her holdings from 66,789 shares to 69,289 shares. The transaction occurred at a price materially below the current market price of $3.76, and the stock is trading at -35.8% from its 52-week high of $5.86. The company is reporting net income of -$1,623,000 in the latest quarter despite revenues of $55,652,000, indicating operational challenges. As a C-suite executive, the purchase represents insider belief in the company, though the stock's recent momentum is weak with 90-day decline of -21.8%, and the high P/E ratio of 22.12 relative to negative earnings warrants investor scrutiny of the company's profitability trajectory.

April 2025
2025-04-10
high
President & CEO
10,000 shares
$42,000
@ $4.20
Significance 7

CEO Stenberg bought 10,000 CIA shares at $4.20 on 2025-04-08; post-transaction holdings 149,016 shares (+7.2%)

Stenberg Jon, President & CEO of Citizens, Inc., purchased 10,000 shares at $4.20 on 2025-04-08, increasing his holdings from 139,016 to 149,016 shares—a 7.2% increase in his position. The current stock price of $4.12 is -29.7% from the 52-week high of $5.86 and down 5.7% over the past 30 days, placing the buy during a period of recent downward price momentum. His cross-ticker track record shows an exceptional 100% win rate on buys with an average 90-day return of +60.5%, and at Citizens Inc. specifically, his 2 prior measurable same-ticker buys (on 2024-09-16 and 2024-09-09) both delivered positive 90-day returns of +38.5% and +43.8% respectively. This buy follows three other acquisitions of the same stock on 2025-04-07, indicating concentrated accumulation activity within a narrow timeframe. Investors should note the concentration of recent purchases at depressed pricing relative to the 52-week range, paired with a demonstrated historical pattern of favorable long-term outcomes on this specific ticker.

2025-04-09
high
President & CEO
106,340 shares
$413,250
@ $3.89
Significance 8

CEO Stenberg purchased 106,340 shares ($413.3K) in 3 tranches on Apr 7; holdings surge 590% to 124.4K shares. Prior CIA buys 4-for-4 well-timed at 90d.

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO of Citizens, Inc., executed 3 separate purchases totaling 106,340 shares for $413,250.20 at an average price of $3.89 on April 7, 2025, increasing his holdings from 18,023 shares to 124,363 shares—a 590.0% net change. His cross-ticker track record shows 16 prior open-market buys with an average 90-day return of +60.5% and a 100.00% 90-day win rate. At Citizens, Inc. specifically, his prior 4 measured buy transactions (September 2024) were all well-timed at the 90-day mark, with 90-day returns ranging from +38.5% to +51.5%. The current stock price of $4.34 sits -25.9% from its 52-week high of $5.86, though it has risen +3.1% over the past 30 days and +2.8% over 90 days. This large discrete purchase by the CEO—a 590% expansion of his stake—follows a consistent pattern of successful timing decisions at this ticker and warrants investor attention given the scale of the commitment and the historical track record of his selections.

September 2024
2024-09-18
high
President & CEO
11,934 shares
$35,683
@ $2.99
Significance 6

CEO Jon Stenberg bought 11,934 shares of CIA at $2.99 on 2024-09-16, part of 5 rapid purchases in 12 days.

Jon Stenberg, President & CEO, purchased 11,934 shares at $2.99, expanding his holdings from 77,530 to 89,464 shares (a +15.4% increase). This transaction is the fifth open-market buy at CIA within a 12-day window (2024-09-04 through 2024-09-16), suggesting a deliberate accumulation phase at the helm of the company. The stock currently trades at $3.06, only 1.3% above the transaction price, and remains 16.4% below its 52-week high of $3.66, placing the purchase in a depressed valuation window. The company carries an attractive P/E of 6.95 with $62.1M quarterly revenue and $4.0M net income; however, annual revenue growth of only +3.5% presents modest organic momentum. The clustering of five purchases by the CEO in rapid succession warrants attention to whether this reflects a personal conviction play or a scheduled accumulation program not disclosed in this filing.

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