Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of May 28, 2026. Market Open.
(A Top Pick June 8, 2017. Down 5%). He thinks this stock could double. It pays a small dividend. This is a small bank in Alabama with a good capitalization ratio and good management. This has been a laggard in the sector. Laggards often catch up with the sector, which points to tremendous upside for this stock.
(A Top Pick June 8, 2017. Down 1.97%). He bought it two years ago. It’s one of the only banks he has that hasn’t gone up well in the past year. There is a lot of potential upside. With interest rates rising in the states, banks should do well. They took a write-off this quarter because of the tax changes. They are very well capitalized. He has it targeted as a potential double.
(A Top Pick Feb 7/17. Up 5%.) Hasn't done that well, but does have tremendous potential. Pays a dividend of $.02 a quarter. Prior to the recession, it paid over $.20 a quarter. The stock didn’t dilute during the recession, so there are just over 6 million shares outstanding. There is a good chance of a dividend increase this year. This stock could double.
He paid $8 and change and it now trades at $11 and change. They never diluted the shares during the recession. They just reported a quarter where they made money. He is happy to sit with the shares he has. If they increase the dividend that will help a lot. Interest rates going up will help the banking sector.
He made a fortune on US banks. This one has not moved as much. He thinks it can double from here. It is under book value. 15 branches out of Alabama. It is profitable almost all the time.