John Beckworth Sells 200,781 Shares of STEL

John Beckworth sold 200,781 shares of STEL on July 1, 2026. The transaction did not involve a planned sale, and the shares were sold at a price of $0.00 according to the filing. This move comes as part of a series of insider activities on the same date.

Insider Buying and Selling at Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

Several insiders at STEL were active on July 1, 2026. Justin Long, SEVP, GC & Secretary, sold 53,093 shares, while Joe West, Senior Executive VP, CCO, sold 102,193 shares. Okan Akin, Senior Executive VP, CRO, sold 85,951 shares, and Paul Egge, Senior Executive VP, CFO, sold 68,594 shares. Additionally, Robert Franklin Jr., the CEO, sold 418,843 shares. None of these transactions were part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Other Institutional Activity in STEL

Institutional investors have also been active in STEL. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 10,111 shares, ending with 6,747,686 shares valued at approximately $247 million, marking a 0.2% increase. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 154,135 shares, bringing its total to 2,499,218 shares worth about $91.5 million, a 6.6% increase. State Street Corp grew its holdings by 54,797 shares to a total of 2,128,169 shares, valued at nearly $77.9 million, reflecting a 2.6% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 2,034,503 shares valued at $74.5 million, while Balyasny Asset Management L.P. significantly boosted its position by 1,224,367 shares, reaching 1,294,172 shares valued at $47.4 million, a 1,754% increase.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. Stock Holds Steady

On Wednesday, shares of STEL traded near $39.32. While detailed market cap and P/E ratios are not available, the stock's price reflects active trading and interest from both insiders and institutional investors. The stock has seen a variety of analyst ratings and price target adjustments, indicating a dynamic market perception.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On February 3, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded STEL to a 'buy' rating with a price target of $44. This reflects a positive outlook on the stock's potential. Meanwhile, Raymond James reiterated its 'buy' rating with a $31 target on February 3, 2025. Piper Sandler maintained a 'hold' rating with a $30 target on July 29, 2025. The consensus among analysts remains cautious but optimistic, with a mix of 'hold' and 'buy' ratings.

Bottom Line

John Beckworth's sale of 200,781 shares of STEL is part of a broader pattern of insider transactions on July 1, 2026. Institutional investors have shown varied interest, with some increasing their stakes significantly. Analysts have mixed views on STEL, with recent upgrades suggesting potential upside. As always, these insider and institutional activities provide a historical snapshot and may not reflect current positions.