Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) CEO Black Buys 563 Shares

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (NasdaqCM: CZFS) saw insider activity on June 25, 2026, as Randall Black, the company's CEO and President, acquired 563 shares. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Citizens Financial Services, Inc.

On June 25, 2026, several insiders at Citizens Financial Services, Inc. made transactions. CEO and President Randall Black purchased 563 shares. Additionally, Executive Vice Presidents Jeffrey Wilson, Jeffrey White, Stephen Guillaume, and LeeAnn Gephart also bought shares, with Gephart selling 29 shares at $66.52.

Other Institutional Activity in Citizens Financial Services

Institutional investors have been active with Citizens Financial Services, Inc. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 4,612 shares, ending with 331,294 shares valued at approximately $20.3 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 201,701 shares worth about $12.3 million. Citizens & Northern Corp maintained its position with 117,063 shares valued at $7.2 million. Geode Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 1,596 shares to 112,462 shares, valued at around $6.9 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp trimmed its holdings by 5,710 shares, resulting in 93,930 shares valued at about $5.7 million.

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Stock Down 9.3%

Shares of NasdaqCM:CZFS traded near $70.99 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $341.1 million, a P/E ratio of 8.67, and a beta of 0.4. The stock's 52-week range spans from $49.99 to $71.87, with a 50-day moving average of $65.61 and a 200-day moving average of $61.40.

Recent Earnings

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. reported revenue of $113.5 million, reflecting a growth of 13.6%. The company's net margin stands at 34.7%, with a return on equity of 12.1%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for July 29, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend of $2.04, yielding 2.9% with a payout ratio of 24.4%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 30, 2024, Janney Montgomery upgraded its rating for Citizens Financial Services to 'buy' with a price target of $53. The consensus target price is $71, based on one analyst's opinion.

About Citizens Financial Services, Inc.

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. It offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities. The bank provides deposit accounts, loans, and specialized financial services such as trust administration and investment management. Founded in 1984, the company employs 386 people and operates under the leadership of CEO Randall E. Black.

Bottom Line

Randall Black's recent share purchase highlights insider confidence in Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Investors often track insider transactions for potential insights into company prospects. As always, it's important to remember that 13F filings and insider reports are historical and may not reflect current positions.