CITRANO John A

ECBK EVP/COO John A. Citrano purchases 3,050 shares for $43,087.78 across 26 separate transactions on Feb 12–13 at blended average $14.13

John A. Citrano, EVP and COO of ECB Bancorp, executed 26 separate open-market purchases totaling 3,050 shares for $43,087.78 over two trading days (Feb 12–13, 2025), bringing his holdings from 59,325 to 62,375 shares (+5.1%). The blended average purchase price of $14.13 is positioned 0.84% below the current price of $14.25 and 9.8% below the 52-week high of $15.68, placing this accumulation in a context of near-term price resilience but intermediate weakness. The multi-transaction structure across two consecutive days, coupled with his prior five purchases at ECBK on Feb 11 (outcomes not yet measurable), indicates sustained buying intent during a period when the stock is down 1.0% over 30 days and 5.0% over 90 days. This persistent accumulation by a C-suite executive merits attention as a potential reflection of management's perceived value, though the high P/E of 38.51 and modest net income of $1,133,000 introduce valuation caution.

EVP/COO John A Citrano purchases 3,675 shares across 21 transactions totaling $51,970.15 at ECB Bancorp (ECBK) on Feb 10-11

John A Citrano, EVP and COO, executed 21 separate purchases totaling 3,675 shares for $51,970.15 over February 10-11, 2025, raising his holdings from 55,650 to 59,325 shares (+6.6%). The blended average price of $14.14 sits 0.91% above the current price of $14.01 and within the 52-week range of $11.45–$15.68. The multi-day, multi-tranche execution across narrow price bands ($14.00–$14.20) suggests methodical accumulation rather than reactive positioning. Citrano's cross-ticker track record shows 20 prior open-market buys with a 100% 90-day win rate and +11.4% average 90-day return; however, his same-ticker history at ECBK is limited to the five recent purchases on 2025-02-12 with no measurable outcomes yet. The company's P/E of 37.86 and market cap of $127.7M provide context for relative valuation, though fundamentals alone do not explain timing.

ECB Bancorp EVP/COO John Citrano bought 9,650 shares in 24 transactions totaling $130,655.72 on Sept 17–18.

John A. Citrano, EVP and COO, executed 24 separate purchases totaling 9,650 shares for $130,655.72 at a blended average price of $13.54, increasing his holdings from 46,000 to 55,650 shares (+21.0% net change). This substantial multi-day accumulation represents his largest purchase volume relative to prior activity at ECBK—his 5 prior trades at this ticker all occurred on 2024-05-14 and 2024-05-15, with all 5 showing positive 90-day returns (range +5.6% to +9.0%), establishing a 100% win rate in same-ticker timing. The current stock price of $14.00 is +5.3% over 30 days and +13.3% over 90 days since the transaction, sitting near the 52-week high of $14.15, whereas the blended transaction price of $13.54 was modestly below current levels. His cross-ticker track record across 20 prior buys shows an average 90-day return of +9.3% with a 100% win rate, suggesting a pattern of disciplined entry timing. The scale of this purchase—nearly one-quarter additional stake—relative to his existing position and the historically consistent 90-day outcomes at this ticker warrant investor attention to management's conviction and forward guidance.