Rizzo James G.

Director Rizzo buys 2,000 shares of BCBP at $7.70; stock down 42.8% from 52-week high, but insider cluster and prior 90d timing pattern suggest contrarian positioning.

Director James G. Rizzo purchased 2,000 shares at $7.70, increasing holdings from 60.7K to 62.7K shares (+3.3%). This transaction occurs amid significant price weakness: BCBP has fallen 42.8% from its 52-week high of $13.55 and declined 21.2% over the past 90 days. However, two contextual factors warrant attention: (1) A cluster pattern is present—two other insiders purchased within the past 14 days—suggesting a coordinated response to depressed pricing, and (2) Rizzo's prior trades at this same ticker show a strong timing pattern, with three consecutive buy transactions (2024-06-06, 2024-06-07, 2024-06-14) all followed by positive 90-day returns (+20.8%, +22.7%, +25.5% respectively). Against this, the company's fundamentals are strained: net income is -$8.3M and the P/E is 29.81, which raises questions about the valuation rationale at current levels. The convergence of negative momentum (-21.2% in 90 days), weak earnings, and elevated insider buying activity creates a mixed signal that requires deeper analysis of the company's operational trajectory.

Director Rizzo James G. buys 3,000 shares at $8.05 for $24,150.00 on 2025-05-27 at BCBP.

Rizzo made two separate purchases totaling 3,000 shares at $8.05 on the same day, bringing his holdings from 70.6K to 73.6K shares (+4.3%). The stock currently trades at $8.17, down 3.4% over 30 days and 19.3% over 90 days from a 52-week high of $13.55, placing it near the low end of its range. Notably, Rizzo's prior 4 purchases at BCBP (dating back to March 2024) showed strong 90-day outcomes (ranging +18.4% to +25.5%), with 4 of 5 prior same-ticker trades demonstrating favorable timing; however, his current purchase at depressed valuation within a recently weak 90-day window differs materially from the prior pattern. The company faces headwinds: net income of $-8.3M and a P/E ratio of 31.42 reflect earnings pressure despite his accumulation. This represents a substantial open-market commitment by a director when the stock is down significantly from recent highs, warranting close observation of whether this purchase precedes a financial or operational inflection.

Director Rizzo buys 1,000 shares of BCBP at $9.55; stock now $10.04, down 26.3% from 52-week high.

Rizzo James G., a director at BCB BANCORP INC, purchased 1,000 shares at $9.55 on 2024-06-14, adding 1.9% to his 53,518-share position. The transaction occurred as the stock trades at $10.04, off 7.2% over 30 days and 3.9% over 90 days, with the stock -26.3% from its 52-week high of $13.62. At his prior trades at BCBP, Rizzo's timing has been mixed: his February and March 2024 purchases at this ticker showed negative 90-day returns of -4.9% and -2.1%, respectively, and he had just made two purchases within the prior week (June 6 and June 7). His cross-ticker track record shows a 66.67% 90-day win rate with an average 90-day return of 15.0%, but same-ticker outcomes at BCBP do not yet demonstrate similar accuracy. The company trades at a P/E of 6.24 with $5.9M in net income and a $170.3M market cap, indicating a mature, lower-growth profile.