Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) CEO Curtis Simard Buys $29K of Stock

Curtis Simard, the President and CEO of BHB, made a purchase of 801 shares of the company on June 18, 2026. Each share was bought at an average price of $36.25, bringing the total transaction value to $29,036.25. This insider transaction was not made under a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bar Harbor Bankshares

On June 18, 2026, several insiders at BHB were active in the market. Curtis Simard, the CEO, purchased 801 shares at $36.25 each. Alongside him, Senior Vice President John Mogan Williams bought 81 shares at approximately $36.25. Other insiders, including David Colter, Brian Shaw, Matthew Caras, and Heather Jones, also made smaller purchases at similar prices.

Other Institutional Activity in BHB

Institutional investors have been adjusting their positions in BHB. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 98,512 shares, ending up with 1,393,265 shares valued at about $45.2 million, marking a 7.6% increase. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 16,153 shares, bringing its total to 892,121 shares worth approximately $28.9 million, a 1.8% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a new position with 735,909 shares valued at $23.9 million. Boston Partners significantly boosted its stake by 275,423 shares, a 188.2% increase, ending with 421,783 shares valued at $13.7 million. Meanwhile, Bar Harbor Wealth Management reduced its position by 19,752 shares, holding 400,931 shares worth about $13 million, a 4.7% decrease.

Bar Harbor Bankshares Stock Down 9.4%

Shares of BHB traded near $36.29 on Wednesday. The stock has seen some movement, with a 52-week low of $30.00 and a high of $40.00. The 50-day moving average is $35.00, while the 200-day moving average stands at $34.50. The market continues to watch BHB's performance closely given its recent insider and institutional activities.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Piper Sandler maintained its 'buy' rating on BHB with a price target of $39.00 as of April 22, 2026. This follows their previous target of $38.00 set in January 2026. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $34.00 since October 2025. The consensus among analysts is generally favorable, with a mean target price reflecting a potential upside.

Bottom Line

Curtis Simard's recent insider purchase at BHB signals confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track such insider activities for insights into management's outlook. Institutional movements, including significant increases and decreases in holdings, also provide clues to broader market sentiment. While these transactions are backward-looking, they offer a glimpse into how major players are positioning themselves in BHB.