Orange County Bancorp (OBT) EVP Gregory Sousa Buys $884 of Stock

Gregory Sousa Acquires OBT Shares

Gregory Sousa, who serves as Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Officer of Orange County Bancorp, Inc., added 25 shares of the company stock to his holdings on June 15, 2026. The purchase was completed at a uniform price of $35.35 per share, leading to a total transaction value of $883.75. Regulatory filings show the purchase was made directly on the open market and was not executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Wave of Executive Buying at Orange County Bancorp

The transaction by Sousa took place during a broad round of insider purchases at the regional bank on June 15, 2026. President and CEO Michael Gilfeather acquired 134 shares for $4,736.90, while Gregory Holcombe picked up 127 shares worth $4,489.45. Other leaders also joined in, including Marianna Kennedy with 51 shares, Jon Schiller with 28 shares, Tirado Olga Luz with 3 shares, and Chief Financial Officer Michael Lesler who purchased 13 shares for $459.55 at the same $35.35 share price.

Stock Performance and Valuation Context

Orange County Bancorp shares recently traded near $36.04, sitting just below the 50-day moving average of $38.13 and above the 200-day moving average of $34.17. The regional bank's stock has moved within a 52-week range spanning from a low of $23.25 up to a high of $40.10. At current market prices, the bank holds a market capitalization of roughly $501.86 million with a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.51.

Dividend and Upcoming Financial Reports

Shareholders collect an annual dividend payout of $0.72 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.92% based on current trading levels. The company distributes a modest portion of its earnings to investors, reflected by a dividend payout ratio of 18.82%. Investors looking ahead to the bank's next financial milestones can mark their calendars for late October 2026, with the upcoming quarterly earnings release scheduled for October 28, 2026.

About Orange County Bancorp, Inc.

Headquartered in Middletown, New York, Orange County Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for subsidiaries providing commercial and consumer banking, private banking, trust services, and wealth management solutions. The institution serves small businesses, local municipal governments, and individual clients through full-service branches located across several New York counties. Founded back in 1892, the bank continues to provide traditional lending, deposit accounts, and treasury services throughout its regional footprint.

What to Watch Next for OBT Stock

Market participants will likely track whether additional corporate officers continue adding to their equity stakes following this mid-June wave of purchases. Future insider reporting forms filed with the SEC will clarify whether executives keep expanding their personal positions ahead of the upcoming autumn earnings report.