CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-07

Key Insights

EVP & CFO David L. Bumgarner sold 402 shares of CHCO at $125 per share on May 6, 2026, generating approximately $50,250 in proceeds, indicating a planned or opportunistic sale at current market valuation.
Bumgarner holds substantial beneficial ownership of 12,632 direct shares plus 3,073 shares via 401(k) plan and 115 shares via IRA, demonstrating meaningful personal investment aligned with shareholder interests.
The filing shows significant unvested restricted stock units (2,222 total RSUs) with staggered vesting schedules through February 2029, representing future compensation tied to continued employment and company performance.
The sale represents a routine portfolio adjustment by a CFO rather than a distress signal, as the executive maintains substantial equity ownership while diversifying through a modest single-transaction sale.

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-05-06

Key Insights

The filing appears to be a standard Q1 2026 10-Q for City Holding Co (CHCO), a regional bank holding company with operations across West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Ohio through its City National subsidiary.
The document structure indicates comprehensive financial reporting including deposit accounts, debit cards, fiduciary services, and a diversified loan portfolio spanning commercial real estate (1-4 family, hotels, multifamily, owner and non-owner occupied), residential, home equity, and consumer loans.
The presence of securities holdings including US government obligations, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, corporate debt, and equity positions suggests active investment management and portfolio diversification strategies typical of community/regional banks.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-29

Key Insights

B. Scott Raynes was elected to the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting, with no special arrangements noted, indicating routine board refreshment and succession planning.
The filing contains redacted voting data (XXXXXXXXXXX shares and XXXX% participation), which is unusual and suggests either a data disclosure issue or incomplete filing that should be clarified.
All three shareholder proposals passed including director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval, indicating strong shareholder alignment with management.
James M. Parsons III was elected as a Class II Director (2-year term) while four other directors were elected as Class III Directors (3-year terms), suggesting potential succession timing considerations.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-29

Key Insights

Michael T. Quinlan Jr. promoted from Executive Vice President of Retail Banking to President of City National Bank of West Virginia, indicating internal leadership development and continuity within the organization's management structure.
Charles R. Hageboeck maintains his roles as CEO of the Bank and President/CEO of the Company, suggesting stability in top leadership while delegating additional operational responsibilities to Quinlan.
The promotion appears routine with no material compensation changes disclosed for Quinlan beyond standard executive benefits, and Hageboeck's employment agreement was minimally amended to reflect only title changes, indicating a planned succession strategy rather than a crisis-driven transition.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-29

Key Insights

CEO Charles R. Hageboeck sold 5,855 shares on 04/28/2026 at $125.30 per share, generating approximately $733,000 in proceeds, which represents a modest reduction in direct shareholdings.
Despite the stock sale, Hageboeck maintains substantial beneficial ownership of 50,341 shares directly plus 2,134 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, demonstrating continued confidence and significant personal investment in the company.
The filing shows significant restricted stock unit holdings totaling 5,047 shares across multiple vesting schedules extending through February 2029, indicating ongoing equity compensation and long-term alignment with company performance.
The sale was executed at a relatively high price point of $125.30, which may reflect positive market conditions for CHCO stock rather than distress selling or loss of confidence by the executive team.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-29

Key Insights

EVP of Retail Banking Michael T. Quinlan Jr. sold 1,210 shares on 04/28/2026 at $126.09 per share, generating approximately $152,593 in proceeds, which represents a routine quarterly transaction rather than a significant portfolio reduction.
Quinlan maintains substantial beneficial ownership of 3,314 shares directly and 2,373.71 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, demonstrating continued confidence in CHCO despite the modest sale activity.
The filing reveals multiple restricted stock unit grants scheduled to vest over the next three years (170-696 shares each across different tranches), indicating ongoing compensation-based equity incentives typical for executive-level officers at the company.
The transaction was executed on 04/28/2026 and filed on 04/29/2026, showing timely compliance with SEC reporting requirements with no red flags around timing or unusual patterns.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

Key Insights

President & CEO Charles Hageboeck sold 375 shares on 04/27/2026 at $125.00 per share, generating approximately $46,876 in proceeds, which represents a modest equity reduction.
Hageboeck maintains substantial direct beneficial ownership of 56,196 shares plus significant indirect holdings through 401(k) plan (2,134 shares), indicating continued confidence in the company despite the sale.
The executive holds 5,047 restricted stock units across multiple vesting schedules through 2029, with the nearest vesting tranche (665 units) occurring on 02/23/2026, providing ongoing equity alignment with shareholders.
The timing and size of this stock sale appears routine and not indicative of major market concerns, as the CEO maintains considerable shareholdings relative to the modest 375-share disposition.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-23

Key Insights

City Holding Company announced Q1 2026 earnings results on April 23, 2026, with the detailed financial performance disclosed in the accompanying news release.
The filing is a routine quarterly earnings disclosure by a West Virginia-based bank holding company with common stock trading on NASDAQ under ticker CHCO.
Signed by David L. Bumgarner, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, indicating standard management authorization for the earnings announcement.

Current Report Filed: 2026-03-26

Key Insights

City Holding Company announced a cash dividend of $0.87 per common share, payable to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2026.
The company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to 1,000,000 common shares, which can be executed at management's discretion based on market conditions.
The dividend payment and stock buyback program suggest that the company has a strong financial position and is committed to returning capital to shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-09

Key Insights

Javier A. Reyes, a director of City Holding Co. (CHCO), purchased 105 shares of CHCO common stock on March 9, 2026 at a price of $115.88 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 2,182 shares.
The purchase was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating a planned and pre-authorized transaction rather than an opportunistic trade.
Insider buying can be a positive signal, as it suggests the director has confidence in the company's future performance and believes the stock is undervalued.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-09

Key Insights

The reporting person, Robert D. Fisher, made a purchase of 213 shares of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) common stock on March 9, 2026 at a price of $115.88 per share, indicating insider buying activity.
The purchase was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, suggesting the transaction was part of a pre-arranged trading strategy.
The reporting person's total beneficial ownership of CHCO common stock increased to 46,977.9314 shares, representing a direct ownership position.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-09

Key Insights

Insider James A. Hoyer made a direct purchase of 106 shares of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) common stock at $115.88 per share, indicating his confidence in the company's performance.
Hoyer also owns an additional 119 shares indirectly through his SEP, suggesting he has a significant personal investment in the company.
The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which may signal a more systematic approach to his share ownership and portfolio management.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-09