Equity Research Analysis: FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. (FUSB)
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Composite Score51.8/100
RatingHOLD (3★)
Rank#1713 OF 7,333
Market Cap$69M
P/E Ratio14.28x
ROE
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MarketBeatDec 9 Neutral
First Us Bancsh (NASDAQ:FUSB) Director Acquires $10,305.00 in Stock
First US Bancshares (NASDAQ:FUSB) Director Staci Pierce recently acquired 750 shares of the company's stock for $10,305.00, increasing her direct ownership to 8,850 shares. This purchase was part of several recent buys by Pierce, totaling 2,000 shares in November and early December. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, yielding 2.0%, payable on January 2nd.
Investing.com NigeriaDec 2 Positive
First US Bancshares Unveils 2025 Cash Incentive Program By Investing.com
First US Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSB) has introduced a new annual cash incentive program for 2025, approved by its Compensation Committee, targeting executive officers and key employees. The program ties bonuses to corporate and individual performance, including financial metrics like consolidated pre-tax income, ROAA, ROATE, and net loan growth. This initiative aligns employee interests with shareholder value and comes alongside other recent company developments such as a board member resignation, an expanded share repurchase program, and a 40% increase in its cash dividend.
Simply Wall StreetNov 26 Positive
First US Bancshares (NASDAQ:FUSB) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.07
First US Bancshares (NASDAQ:FUSB) has declared a dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on January 2nd, which represents a 2.0% annual payment. The company has a solid track record of dividend payments over the last decade, with a low payout ratio of 29% that is well-covered by earnings. With EPS growth forecast at 16.2% and a sustainable payout ratio, the dividend is likely to continue growing.
TradingViewNov 26 Neutral
Recent Stock Acquisitions by Directors at First US Bancshares
Two directors at First US Bancshares, Gordon Stephen Nathaniel and Robert C Field, have recently increased their stakes in the company. Nathaniel purchased 1,000 shares for $13,800, bringing his direct ownership to 1,700 shares. Field acquired 7,005 shares for $95,678, increasing his direct ownership to 1,960 shares, with an additional 7,000 shares held indirectly.
Investing.comNov 19 Positive
First US Bancshares expands share repurchase program by 1 million shares
First US Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FUSB) announced an expansion of its share repurchase program by an additional 1 million shares, extending the program's expiration to December 31, 2026. This move, aimed at enhancing shareholder value, follows the company's consistent return of capital through dividends, including a recently declared $0.07 per share cash dividend. The regional bank has already repurchased a significant number of shares under the existing program, which originated in 2006.