Director Willingham buys 91 shares of F&M BANK CORP at $30.59; part of 14-insider cluster buy in past 14 days.
Willingham, a director, purchased 91 shares at $30.59 on 2026-03-19, a relatively modest addition to his 20,850-share position that increases his holding by 0.4%. The transaction is noteworthy primarily because of the cluster activity: 14 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting broad agreement among company insiders about valuation or company prospects. His own history at this ticker shows a strong pattern—5 of 5 prior buys at fmbm were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with average 90d returns of +8.1% (ranging from +3.8% to +20.6%), indicating he has historically entered at opportune points. The current stock price of $30.60 is -4.3% from the 52-week high of $31.98 and -3.5% over the past 30 days, yet +7.8% over 90 days, suggesting the stock remains within a favorable longer-term trajectory despite recent weakness. The company's P/E of 10.27 on net income of $2.9M and a market cap of $108.8M indicates a modestly valued position, which aligns with the multi-insider buying pattern.
Director Willingham bought 91 shares at $28.25 amid 7-insider cluster buy; stock at 52-week high, +6.0% in 30 days, +9.4% in 90 days
Director John A. Willingham purchased 91 shares at $28.25, pushing his holdings to 20,850 shares in a small incremental transaction of $2,570.75. The timing coincides with a 7-insider cluster buy pattern within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated interest in the stock. At a $28.25 purchase price matching the 52-week high with strong recent momentum (+6.0% over 30 days, +9.4% over 90 days), this entry occurs at an elevated valuation for the stock. Willingham's prior 5 buys at F&M Bank Corp show a 4-of-5 well-timed pattern at the 90-day mark; however, his cross-ticker track record (20 prior buys with 45% 90-day win rate and +5.0% average 90d return) is more modest, suggesting ticker-specific timing acuity may not generalize.
Director Willingham buys 99 shares at $25.92; stock at 52-week high; 7 other insiders bought in past 14 days.
Willingham John A., a director of F&M BANK CORP, purchased 99 shares at $25.92 on 2025-09-18, bringing his holdings to 20,759 shares. The transaction occurs at the 52-week high of $25.90, coinciding with strong recent momentum: the stock has gained 10.7% over 30 days and 23.7% over 90 days. A cluster pattern is present—7 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence. His prior same-ticker history shows mixed timing: 3 of 5 prior buys produced positive 90-day returns, with the most recent (2025-06-18) yielding +20.6%, though the oldest two (late 2024) were underwater. The company trades at a P/E of 10.88 with recent quarterly revenue of $28,000.00 and net income of $2,965,000.00, supporting the fundamental context for the purchase.
Director Willingham buys 124 shares of FMBM at $20.65; 7 other insiders also bought within 14 days
Willingham John A. purchased 124 shares at $20.65 on 2025-06-18, adding 0.6% to his holdings of 20,660 shares. The timing is notable: this occurs as part of a cluster pattern in which 7 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. At his same ticker, his prior 5 buys showed mixed results, with 2 of 5 well-timed at the 90-day mark (most recently March 2025 trades returned +2.3% and +8.4% respectively). The stock now trades at $20.93, up 7.1% over 30 days and 8.4% over 90 days, near the 52-week high of $23.48. Fundamentals show a P/E of 8.76 on net income of $2,457,000.00 against a $74,576,729.50 market cap. The multi-insider buying pattern and sustained price momentum merit observation.
Director Willingham buys 133 shares of FMBM at $19.31; cluster pattern shows 7 other insiders bought in past 14 days
Willingham purchased 133 shares at $19.31 on 2025-03-20, increasing his stake by 0.7% to 20,536 shares. This transaction is part of a broader cluster of insider buying activity at F&M BANK CORP, with 7 other insiders acquiring shares within the same 14-day window, suggesting coordinated or market-driven acquisition interest. However, Willingham's prior trading record at this ticker shows limited success: his 5 prior FMBM trades generated 0 of 3 measurable 90-day positive outcomes, with negative returns on three consecutive December 2024 purchases (each -4.6% over 90 days). The stock is currently down 17.8% from its 52-week high and down 3.4% over 30 days, creating price-level context for the purchase timing, though his historical pattern at this ticker does not suggest prior buys have been well-positioned.
Director Willingham bought 1,000 shares of F&M BANK CORP at $19.50 on 2025-03-05; price now -17.0% from 52-week high.
Director John A. Willingham purchased 1,000 shares at $19.50, increasing his holdings by 5.2% to 20.4K shares. The stock trades at $19.50, which is -17.0% from its 52-week high of $23.48 and down 3.5% over the prior 30 days. His recent purchase history at F&M BANK CORP shows five consecutive buys in December 2024, all of which showed negative or near-zero 30-day returns (-1.2%, -1.2%, -1.2%, -1.0%, and +0.5%). The company has a P/E of 12.50 and market cap of $68.6M. This purchase extends a pattern of accumulation during a period of recent price weakness, though near-term momentum remains negative.
Director Willingham John A. bought 250 shares of F&M BANK CORP at $20.20 on 2024-12-27; 9 other insiders purchased within 14 days.
Willingham John A. purchased 250 shares at $20.20, bringing his holdings to 19,403 shares (a 1.3% increase). The stock trades at $20.23 currently, down 13.8% from its 52-week high and off 13.6% over 90 days. This transaction is part of a cluster of 10 insiders buying within the past 14 days, which may suggest material participants see relative value at recent depressed levels. However, Willingham's cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of only 3.7% with a 33.33% win rate—modest results. His five prior trades at F&M BANK CORP all occurred between 2024-12-19 and 2024-12-23, with no measurable outcomes yet, indicating recent sequential acquisitions in the same window. The cluster buying pattern warrants monitoring for any material developments that may have prompted coordinated director purchases.
EVP John A. Willingham bought 1,253 shares ($25.4K) at $20.24–$20.25 amid cluster of 9 insiders buying in 14 days
Willingham completed 2 purchases totaling 1,253 shares for $25,366.18, raising his holdings from 5,429 to 6,682 shares (+23.1%). The buys occurred on 2024-12-20 and 2024-12-23 at prices ($20.25 and $20.24) very close to the current price of $20.24, placing them within the 52-week range of $15.40–$23.48. Notably, 9 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster pattern suggesting coordinated confidence at current valuations. His cross-ticker track record shows 20 prior buys with an average 90-day return of +5.1%, though he exhibits a 42.86% win rate, indicating mixed timing skill historically. The stock is currently -13.8% from its 52-week high, and his same-ticker history at fmbm shows 5 recent trades all executed within the past month—all buys with outcomes not yet measurable.
Director Willingham bought 551 shares for $11,049.90 in 2 transactions (Dec 19–20); 9 other insiders also bought within 14 days.
John A. Willingham, a Director of F&M BANK CORP, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 551 shares for $11,049.90 at blended average price $20.05 on December 19–20, 2024. The stock currently trades at $20.24, down 13.8% from its 52-week high and down 2.9% over the past 30 days. Across Willingham's cross-ticker open-market history, his 20 prior buys averaged +2.0% return over 30 days and +5.1% over 90 days, with a 42.86% win rate at the 90-day mark. Most significantly, a cluster of 9 other insiders also purchased shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated or converging conviction among the insider group on the stock's near-term prospects at current depressed valuations relative to the 52-week range.
Director Willingham buys 408 shares of F&M BANK CORP at $19.90; 9 insiders bought within 14 days.
Willingham John A., a director, purchased 408 shares at $19.90 on 2024-12-19, bringing his total holdings to 18,602 shares. The stock has declined 15.2% from its 52-week high and 6.2% over the past 30 days, creating a lower entry point. Notably, 9 other insiders also made purchases within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern that suggests coordinated confidence at current price levels. However, the director's prior trades at this ticker show mixed timing: his most measurable same-ticker buy (2024-09-19) produced a 90-day return of -16.5%, indicating his recent buys at fmbm have not reliably preceded price appreciation. The company's valuation appears modest (P/E of 12.76, market cap $70.1M), but the timing signal from this director's personal track record at this specific ticker warrants caution before interpreting the purchase as a strong conviction vote.
