Towne Bank (TOWN)


Market Price (8/6/2026): $38.41 | Market Cap: $3.5 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

Towne Bank (TOWN)


Market Price (8/6/2026): $38.41
Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, Dividend Yield is 2.4%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -37%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.1%, Dist 3Y High is -1.1%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, Dividend Yield is 2.4%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -37%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.
6 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.1%, Dist 3Y High is -1.1%
7 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%

TOWN in ETFs

Weight = TOWN's share of each fund

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IWM0.11%
VIG0.01%
VYM0.01%
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IWN0.22%
VTWO0.10%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Towne Bank (TOWN) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Capital Infusion from Asset Divestiture and Special Dividend.

TowneBank completed the sale of its Resort Property Management segment for $250 million on April 3, 2026, realizing an estimated gain of $195 million. This strategic move generated substantial capital, leading the Board of Directors to declare a one-time special cash dividend of $0.70 per common share, totaling approximately $65 million, payable on May 20, 2026.

2. Robust Financial Performance in Fiscal Q1 and Q2 2026, boosted by acquisition.

The company demonstrated strong financial results, particularly driven by the acquisition of Dogwood State Bank in January 2026 (fiscal Q1 2026), which added $1.95 billion in loans and $1.93 billion in deposits. TowneBank reported record total revenues of $246.45 million in fiscal Q1 2026, a 34.60% increase compared to fiscal Q1 2025. For fiscal Q2 2026, total revenues surged by 111.46% year-over-year to $444.27 million, primarily due to a $198.55 million gain from the Resort Property Management sale. While fiscal Q2 2026 core earnings of $0.78 per diluted share slightly missed analyst estimates of $0.79, revenue of $245.72 million exceeded consensus.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Towne Bank (TOWN) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Capital Infusion from Asset Divestiture and Special Dividend.

TowneBank completed the sale of its Resort Property Management segment for $250 million on April 3, 2026, realizing an estimated gain of $195 million. This strategic move generated substantial capital, leading the Board of Directors to declare a one-time special cash dividend of $0.70 per common share, totaling approximately $65 million, payable on May 20, 2026.

2. Robust Financial Performance in Fiscal Q1 and Q2 2026, boosted by acquisition.

The company demonstrated strong financial results, particularly driven by the acquisition of Dogwood State Bank in January 2026 (fiscal Q1 2026), which added $1.95 billion in loans and $1.93 billion in deposits. TowneBank reported record total revenues of $246.45 million in fiscal Q1 2026, a 34.60% increase compared to fiscal Q1 2025. For fiscal Q2 2026, total revenues surged by 111.46% year-over-year to $444.27 million, primarily due to a $198.55 million gain from the Resort Property Management sale. While fiscal Q2 2026 core earnings of $0.78 per diluted share slightly missed analyst estimates of $0.79, revenue of $245.72 million exceeded consensus.

3. Favorable Macroeconomic Backdrop for Regional Banks.

The broader regional banking sector has experienced a positive shift, characterized by increasing loan demand and a re-steepening U.S. Treasury yield curve, which provides a tailwind for banks. Additionally, the Federal Reserve maintained its federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% during its July 2026 meeting. Despite some internal disagreement and a hawkish stance from Chairman Kevin Warsh, this decision signaled stability in interest rates, which generally benefits bank net interest margins.

4. Enhanced Shareholder Returns and Market Recognition.

Beyond the special dividend, TowneBank increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 3.7% to $0.28 per common share for fiscal Q2 2026. The company's inclusion in the S&P Banks Select Industry Index also likely contributed to increased visibility and investor confidence. Furthermore, analysts like Stephens raised price targets, adjusting their outlook for TowneBank to $40 from $38, indicating positive sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.8% change in TOWN stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 29.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268052026Change
Stock Price ($)34.5938.3410.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8258887.7%
Net Income Margin (%)19.7%18.0%-8.7%
P/E Multiple16.821.729.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7990-12.8%
Cumulative Contribution10.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TOWN10.8% 
Market (SPY)7.1%0.8%
Sector (XLF)11.3%52.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.5% change in TOWN stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268052026Change
Stock Price ($)33.7738.3413.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)78288813.6%
Net Income Margin (%)20.8%18.0%-13.3%
P/E Multiple15.921.736.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7690-15.5%
Cumulative Contribution13.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TOWN13.5% 
Market (SPY)11.5%22.7%
Sector (XLF)9.1%58.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.2% change in TOWN stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 47.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258052026Change
Stock Price ($)33.2838.3415.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)70888825.4%
Net Income Margin (%)24.1%18.0%-25.2%
P/E Multiple14.721.747.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7590-16.9%
Cumulative Contribution15.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TOWN15.2% 
Market (SPY)22.8%29.4%
Sector (XLF)12.1%56.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 70.8% change in TOWN stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 136.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238052026Change
Stock Price ($)22.4438.3470.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)70588826.0%
Net Income Margin (%)25.8%18.0%-30.1%
P/E Multiple9.221.7136.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7490-17.8%
Cumulative Contribution70.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TOWN70.8% 
Market (SPY)74.1%42.8%
Sector (XLF)71.5%63.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
TOWN Return38%1%0%18%1%20%100%
Peers Return24%-6%-2%-8%44%26%91%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
TOWN Win Rate67%25%42%50%58%62% 
Peers Win Rate44%53%47%42%72%74% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
TOWN Max Drawdown-14%-21%-31%-13%-18%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-19%-34%-22%-17%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, HAPN, CBC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/5/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventTOWNS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-18.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven127 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven10 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven216 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-15.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven106 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-43.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven791 days105 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, HAPN, CBC

In The Past

Towne Bank's stock fell -18.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventTOWNS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven216 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-43.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven791 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-25.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven167 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-22.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven3 days1085 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, HAPN, CBC

In The Past

Towne Bank's stock fell -18.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.4% gain to breakeven.

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Financials

TOWNNEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameTowne Ba.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Mkt Price38.3415.1331.3212.6020.4233.0725.87
Mkt Cap3.50.40.3-2.4397.42.4
Rev LTM88827270-1,0481,000888
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM128-77622--2,95745722
FCF 3Y Avg157-34817--2,663--165
CFO LTM180-77623--2,86649123
CFO 3Y Avg207-34819--2,571--164

Growth & Margins

TOWNNEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameTowne Ba.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Rev Chg LTM25.4%10.5%21.7%-18.4%-20.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.7%32.1%5.4%-2.4%-7.0%
Rev Chg Q34.6%8.0%17.8%-5.8%-12.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.7%1.9%4.1%-1.4%-3.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM20.3%-285.4%32.5%--273.6%49.1%20.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg27.9%-134.4%31.4%--292.9%--53.2%
FCF/Rev LTM14.4%-285.4%31.2%--282.2%45.7%14.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg21.3%-134.5%28.6%--303.1%--56.6%

Valuation

TOWNNEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameTowne Ba.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Mkt Cap3.50.40.3-2.4397.42.4
P/S3.91.64.0-2.2397.23.9
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E21.76.712.9-12.01,058.612.9
P/CFO19.3-0.612.3--0.8809.712.3
Total Yield7.0%21.8%10.5%-8.3%0.1%8.3%
Dividend Yield2.4%6.8%2.7%-0.0%0.0%2.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.4%-92.0%8.8%---6.4%
D/E0.11.30.1-0.00.00.1
Net D/E-0.40.4-1.7--0.4-0.0-0.4

Returns

TOWNNEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameTowne Ba.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
1M Rtn5.6%5.7%7.9%-0.4%3.5%4.0%4.8%
3M Rtn11.2%13.8%10.4%0.0%7.7%21.7%10.8%
6M Rtn6.7%13.5%15.9%0.0%7.7%36.1%10.6%
12M Rtn14.6%41.8%74.8%0.0%7.7%85.5%28.2%
3Y Rtn74.1%-1.6%83.7%0.0%7.7%144.3%40.9%
1M Excs Rtn3.4%2.9%4.8%-3.7%1.8%3.2%3.0%
3M Excs Rtn4.1%12.0%4.5%-6.4%1.3%14.9%4.3%
6M Excs Rtn-2.5%3.5%4.6%-11.6%-3.9%24.6%0.5%
12M Excs Rtn-6.7%19.7%53.5%-22.0%-14.3%63.5%6.5%
3Y Excs Rtn2.5%-66.0%16.0%-68.3%-60.6%76.0%-29.0%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320192018
Banking619489500386364
Insurance103100916555
Resort Vacation Management58    
Mortgage56    
Realty 104104113114
Total836694694564533


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil201420132012
Banking565545
Insurance1286
Realty91114
Total777465


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banking137135135177170
Insurance2222191410
Resort Vacation Management10    
Mortgage0    
Realty 5-0-236
Total170162154189215


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banking18,43016,04615,76714,90515,228
Insurance849727615500442
Mortgage305342   
Resort Vacation Management103133   
Realty  453441692
Total19,68717,24716,83515,84516,361


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$38.34 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.5 
Distance from 52W High-1.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$35.73$33.88
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA7.3%13.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility18.6%22.7%
Downside Capture1.8455.09
Upside Capture46.5057.11
Correlation (SPY)-1.4%28.4%
TOWN Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.10-0.15-0.050.320.510.73
Up Beta-2.46-1.32-0.950.180.660.77
Down Beta-0.12-0.09-0.12-0.120.240.61
Up Capture94%56%42%52%47%54%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10243361124372
Down Capture26%-20%6%49%62%91%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12193065127375

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TOWN
TOWN15.4%22.6%0.56-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.1%14.6%0.6255.7%
Equity (SPY)23.1%12.9%1.3428.3%
Gold (GLD)25.4%28.3%0.791.1%
Commodities (DBC)29.5%19.8%1.19-26.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.7%0.7440.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.6%42.9%-1.2513.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TOWN
TOWN8.8%26.5%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.6%18.4%0.4965.5%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6047.8%
Gold (GLD)18.2%18.6%0.79-0.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%19.6%0.315.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.5%18.9%0.0349.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.9%53.0%0.3717.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TOWN
TOWN8.6%30.4%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.7%22.1%0.5773.9%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7355.3%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.60-4.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%18.0%0.3116.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2052.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.2%66.2%0.9812.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6302026-4.2%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity90.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 6, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P.$51.1 Mil13.2%12New13F
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$9.7 Mil2.7%39ADD +71.8%13F
Lightrock Netherlands B.V.$11.2 Mil2.4%39Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P.$51.1 Mil13.2%12New13F
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$9.7 Mil2.7%39ADD +71.8%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P.$51.1 Mil13.2%12New13F
Lightrock Netherlands B.V.$11.2 Mil2.4%39Hold13F
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$9.7 Mil2.7%39ADD +71.8%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/5/2026