Rush Jason Barry

FUNC President & CEO Rush Barry purchases shares in open market, signaling confidence in profitable regional bank trading below recent highs.

Rush Barry, the President and CEO of First United Corp, purchased shares through open-market buying on his own account, a direct signal that the company's top operational leader sees value at current levels. The company is profitable with solid fundamentals and trades at a reasonable valuation multiple, yet the stock has retreated notably from its recent highs, creating a window where insider buying often occurs. That Barry is the CEO—not a mid-level manager or board member—carries weight; his purchase reflects his conviction in the business trajectory based on inside knowledge. However, the transaction size is modest relative to his existing holdings, and the purchase came only days after a minor pullback, making it an important vote of confidence but not an all-hands-on-deck signal. For investors evaluating First United, this filing suggests the person running the company believes the current pullback presents a buying opportunity rather than a warning sign.

CEO Jason Barry bought 72 shares at $39.68; cluster buy pattern (3 insiders in 14 days); 81.82% 90d win rate.

Jason Barry, President & CEO of FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/, purchased 72 shares at $39.68, extending his holdings to 25,246 shares. This buy occurs within a cluster pattern: 3 other insiders bought within the past 14 days, which may signal shared conviction about valuation. Barry's cross-ticker track record shows an 81.82% 90-day win rate across 11 prior buys (avg 90d return +9.4%), and his prior trades at FUNC demonstrate strong timing discipline—4 of 5 prior buys at this ticker were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The stock trades at a P/E of 10.26 with annual revenue growth of +6.3% and quarterly net income of $6.9M, suggesting underlying profitability. Current price of $39.41 is -5.3% from the 52-week high but +11.1% over 90 days, placing this purchase near recent strength rather than at a valuation trough.

FUNC SVP & COO Barry buys 81 shares at $35.15; 4 of 5 prior FUNC purchases well-timed, cluster buy active.

Rush Jason Barry, SVP & COO of First United Corp/Md/, purchased 81 shares at $35.15, bringing holdings to 25,088 shares. This transaction is part of a broader insider cluster, with 3 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days. Barry's prior trading record at this ticker shows a strong timing pattern: 4 of his 5 previous FUNC purchases realized positive 90-day returns, ranging from +2.6% to +13.5%, suggesting a track record of entering at relatively constructive levels. His cross-ticker buy history further supports consistency, with an 80% 90-day win rate and an average 90-day return of +9.4% across 10 prior purchases. The company's fundamentals show a P/E of 9.29 and annual revenue growth of +6.3%, with most recent quarterly net income of $6.9M offsetting a modest near-term pullback—the stock is -14.2% from its 52-week high of $41.61 but +11.5% over 90 days. The concurrence of multiple insider purchases and Barry's historical pattern of well-timed entry points at this ticker warrants monitoring.

SVP & COO Rush Jason Barry buys 74 FUNC shares at $32.28; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days

Rush Jason Barry, SVP & COO, purchased 74 shares of FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/ at $32.28 on 2025-08-04, modestly expanding his stake to 24,918 shares (+0.3% vs pre-transaction holdings). This buy occurred as part of a cluster pattern, with 2 other insiders also purchasing within the past 14 days. At FUNC specifically, Barry has demonstrated a timing pattern of well-timed buys at the 90-day mark in 4 of his 5 prior trades at this ticker, with his historical same-ticker purchases returning +7.5%, -5.2%, +2.6%, +13.5%, and +23.2% at the 90-day horizon. The company's fundamentals show a P/E of 9.30 with recent quarterly net income of $5,806,000.00 and annual revenue growth of +6.3%, though the current stock price of $32.54 sits -21.8% from its 52-week high and -3.8% over the past 30 days. The synchronized buying by multiple insiders warrants investor monitoring.

COO Jason Barry bought 78 FUNC shares at $30.58; stock -27.5% from 52-week high; 2 other insiders also bought in past 14 days

Jason Barry (SVP & COO) purchased 78 shares at $30.58 on 2025-05-02, expanding his holdings by 0.3% to 24,766 shares. The transaction occurred while FUNC trades at $30.16, down 27.5% from its 52-week high of $41.61, though up 15.8% over the prior 30 days. A cluster pattern is present: two other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Notably, Barry's same-ticker history shows 4 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, demonstrating a pattern of purchases preceding stock recovery; his cross-ticker track record across all holdings exhibits a 75% 90-day win rate with an average 90d return of +10.0%. Fundamentals show the company is profitable (net income $5.8M on revenue $4.1M) with modest annual revenue growth (+6.3%) and a low P/E of 9.03, suggesting valuation is not stretched.

SVP & COO Jason Barry bought 73 FUNC shares at $32.36; 5 of 5 prior same-ticker buys well-timed at 90-day mark; cluster buy pattern detected.

Jason Barry, SVP & COO of FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/, purchased 73 shares at $32.36 on 2025-02-03, bringing holdings to 22.9K shares. The timing context is notable: his prior five purchases at FUNC showed a 100% pattern of positive 90-day returns (ranging from +0.4% to +35.4%), indicating consistently favorable entry points for this specific stock. The current transaction occurs with the stock at $33.51, within 7.4% of its 52-week high, and occurs during a cluster period in which 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The company shows solid fundamentals with $4.1M quarterly revenue, $5.8M net income, and a P/E of 13.40, supporting the valuation context at which this trade was executed.

SVP & COO Rush Jason Barry bought 74 shares of FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/ at $31.74; stock at 52-week high. Cluster buy with 2 other insiders in 14 days.

Rush Jason Barry, SVP & COO, purchased 74 shares at $31.74 on 2024-11-04 for a transaction value of $2,353.27, bringing his total holdings to 22,737 shares. This purchase occurs as the stock trades at $31.78, matching its 52-week high of $31.78, with the stock up 7.0% over 30 days and +17.7% over 90 days. The buy appears within a broader cluster of insider buying activity, with 2 other insiders purchasing shares within the past 14 days. Across Barry's same-ticker history at FUNC, his prior 5 buys showed strong 90-day outcomes in 4 of 5 instances, with an 80% success rate at capturing subsequent upside. The company's fundamentals show a P/E of 13.82 and recent quarterly net income of $4.9M against revenue of $4.1M, suggesting profitable operations. While the purchase is modest in size (+0.3% of pre-transaction holdings), the synchronized buying activity among multiple insiders during a period of sustained price appreciation warrants attention to whether this reflects confidence in the company's forward trajectory or routine portfolio management.

SVP & COO Rush Jason Barry bought 75 shares of FUNC at $27.97; stock at $26.70 (-5.8% from 52-week high); cluster buy pattern detected.

Rush Jason Barry, SVP & COO of First United Corp/MD/, purchased 75 shares at $27.97 on 2024-08-02, bringing holdings to 22,587 shares (+0.3% net change). The transaction total of $2,123.87 represents a modest position addition at a price 4.8% above the current market price of $26.70. His prior trades at FUNC show a timing pattern of 4 of 5 buys well-timed at the 90-day mark, with the most recent buy on 2024-05-02 yielding +23.2% over 90 days; however, two prior buys (2024-02-02 and 2023-08-02) generated materially flat or negative 90-day returns. The filing discloses a cluster buy pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The company's fundamentals show revenue of $4,094,000.00 and net income of $3,698,000.00 in the latest quarter, with a P/E of 12.36 and market cap of $177,518,821.50, suggesting a conservatively valued small-cap in stable financial condition. The stock has appreciated +30.2% in the past 30 days and +18.5% over 90 days, setting context for an insider purchase at elevated levels relative to the 52-week range.