The proposed sale is small relative to market cap and appears to be a routine diversification move by an officer. Monitor for any subsequent Form 4 filings to confirm whether the sale was executed, and watch for any pattern of larger insider sales that could signal management sentiment.
How the stock moved after the report
⚠ Clustered NEUTRAL VIEWSTOCK ABOVE ENTRY AT T+1- T+0 · Oct 29 $41.90entry
- T+1 · 7d ago +1.81%α +2.29% · $42.66
- T+5 · due 12h ago Pending
- T+5 · todayOpen
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Executive Summary
Kevin J. McPhaill, an officer of Sierra Bancorp, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 4,000 shares of common stock, with an estimated aggregate market value of approximately $171,413. The shares were acquired through equity compensation grants in 2024 and 2025. The filing signals a planned sale by an insider, though the sale may not ultimately occur.
Key Facts
- Reporting owner: Kevin J. McPhaill, an officer of Sierra Bancorp
- Proposed sale: 4,000 shares of common stock
- Estimated aggregate market value: $171,413
- Shares acquired through equity compensation on 11/16/2024, 11/18/2024, 11/19/2024, and 08/20/2025
- Broker: Stifel Nicolaus & Company Inc
- Filing date: 2026-10-29
Financial Impact
4,000 shares at approximately $171,413, representing about 0.03% of the company's $557M market cap
Risk Factors
- Form 144 is only an intent to sell; the sale may not be executed
- No context on the insider's total holdings, so the proportional impact on their position is unknown
- The filing does not specify the exact relationship of the officer (e.g., CEO, CFO) beyond 'Officer'
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001972481-26-000297 |
| Document: 0001972481-26-000297-index.html | 0001972481-26-000297 |
| Document: 0001972481-26-000297.txt | 0001972481-26-000297 |
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Nov 4, 2026 1d ago | Insider Cluster | $42.85 $41.96 | ▲ +2.08% | ▼ −2.33% | $41.96 (+2.08%) |
Nov 4, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $42.85 $41.96 | ▼ −2.08% | ▲ +2.33% | $41.96 (−2.08%) |
Nov 3, 2026 2d ago | 144 | $42.85 $41.96 | ▼ −2.08% | ▲ +2.33% | $41.96 (−2.08%) |
Oct 30, 2026 6d ago | Insider Cluster | $42.66 $42.01 | ▲ +1.52% | ▲ +1.82% | $41.96 (+1.64%) |
Oct 29, 2026 7d ago | Insider Cluster | $41.90 $42.66 | ▼ −1.81% | ▼ −2.29% | $41.96 (−0.14%) |
Oct 29, 2026 7d ago | 144 | $41.90 $42.66 | ▲ +1.81% | ▲ +2.29% | $41.96 (+0.14%) |
Oct 29, 2026 7d ago | 144 | $41.90 $42.66 | ▲ +1.81% | ▲ +2.29% | $41.96 (+0.14%) |
Oct 29, 2026 7d ago | 144 | $41.90 $42.66 | ▲ +1.81% | ▲ +2.29% | $41.96 (+0.14%) |
Oct 26, 2026 10d ago | 8-K | $42.30 $42.92 | ▲ +1.47% | ▲ +0.91% | $41.96 (−0.80%) |
Oct 23, 2026 13d ago | 8-K | $41.74 $42.30 | ▲ +1.34% | ▲ +0.63% | $41.96 (+0.53%) |
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