HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Completion of Previous Stock Repurchase Program and Authorization of New Stock Repurchase Program
Rhea-AI Summary
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) completed its December 2025 5% stock repurchase program, buying 870,000 shares at an average price of $44.49 per share. The board has now authorized a new program to repurchase up to 832,000 additional shares, about 5% of current outstanding shares, via open-market or privately negotiated transactions.
Positive
- 870,000 shares repurchased at an average price of $44.49
- New authorization to repurchase up to 832,000 additional shares
- Total repurchase size equals about 5% of outstanding shares
- Flexible execution via open-market or privately negotiated transactions
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- None.
Key Figures
Previous Buybacks Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | 5% stock repurchase | Positive | +0.4% | Completed prior 5% program and authorized repurchases of up to 870,000 shares. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The prior tag-matched buyback announcement was followed by a 0.37% 24-hour gain, showing positive historical alignment.
Key Terms
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: HTB), the holding company for HomeTrust Bank, announces the completion of its
About HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB), headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, is the holding company for HomeTrust Bank, a state-chartered community bank operating over 30 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Georgia. With total assets of
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Contact: C. Hunter Westbrook – President and Chief Executive Officer Tony J. VunCannon – Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer 828-259-3939