Riverview Bancorp, Inc. Announces $4.0 Million Stock Repurchase Program
Rhea-AI Summary
Riverview Bancorp (Nasdaq: RVSB) announced a $4.0 million stock repurchase program adopted January 22, 2026. The company may repurchase shares in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions through Keefe, Bruyette & Woods under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
The program runs until the earlier of completion or 12 months after the effective date; there is no guarantee of the number of shares to be repurchased and the company may suspend the program at any time. Riverview reported $1.51 billion in assets at December 31, 2025.
Positive
- $4.0 million authorized stock repurchase program adopted Jan 22, 2026
- Board authorized a Rule 10b5-1 plan with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to facilitate repurchases
- Program duration set to earlier of completion or 12 months after the effective date
Negative
- Company states no guarantee on number of shares that may be repurchased
- Repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time
News Market Reaction – RVSB
On the day this news was published, RVSB gained 0.39%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Peers in regional banking showed mixed moves, from -0.50% (SFBC) to +1.14% (MGYR), while RVSB was flat at 0.00%, indicating this buyback news is more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Previous Buybacks Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Stock repurchase plan | Positive | +0.0% | Board approved up to $2.0M buyback over 12 months. |
| Sep 26 | Stock repurchase plan | Positive | +0.6% | New $2.0M repurchase program with Rule 10b5‑1 plan option. |
Prior buyback announcements produced modest, generally positive reactions, suggesting the market has historically viewed these programs constructively but without large swings.
Over the past year, Riverview Bancorp has repeatedly used stock repurchase programs as a capital management tool. In September 2024 and April 2025, the Board authorized buybacks of up to $2.0 million each, with 12‑month terms and the option to use a Rule 10b5‑1 plan. Those announcements coincided with small positive price moves, framing today’s larger $4.0 million authorization as a continuation and expansion of this approach.
Historical Comparison
Past buyback announcements led to modestly positive reactions, averaging about 0.32%. Today’s larger authorization extends this capital return pattern while keeping the structure similar.
The company has repeatedly renewed 12‑month stock repurchase authorizations, moving from $2.0M programs toward a larger buyback while maintaining a similar Rule 10b5‑1 framework.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a larger $4.0 million stock repurchase authorization, extending Riverview Bancorp’s ongoing use of buybacks alongside stable community‑bank operations and $1.51 billion in assets. Historical buyback news in 2024 and 2025 produced modestly positive average moves of about 0.32%. Investors may watch future filings to see how much of the authorization is executed, as well as ongoing earnings and capital metrics, to gauge the program’s impact.
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VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) headquartered in Vancouver, WA, the holding company parent of Riverview Bank, announced that on January 22, 2026, its Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program.
Under this repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to
“Enhancing shareholder value remains a top priority for Riverview. Doubling the size of the common stock repurchase reflects our disciplined approach to deploying excess capital. We continue to evaluate strategies that strengthen shareholder value and we believe this expanded repurchase opportunity represents a prudent and effective use of capital,” said Nicole Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Board of Directors of the Company also authorized management to enter into a trading plan with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to facilitate repurchases of its common stock as part of the stock repurchase program (the “Rule 10b5-1 plan”). The Rule 10b5-1 plan would allow the Company to execute trades during periods when it might otherwise not be permitted to do so because it may be in possession of material non-public information, because of insider trading laws or Company-imposed trading blackout periods. Under the Rule 10b5-1 plan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. would have the authority, subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the Rule 10b5-1 plan, to repurchase shares on the Company’s behalf. There is no guarantee as to the number of shares that the Company may ultimately repurchase. The Company may suspend or discontinue the repurchase program at any time.
About Riverview
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of
This press release contains statements that the Company believes are “forward-looking statements.” These statements relate to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements the Company may make including those described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known by the Company.
| Contact: | Nicole Sherman David Lam Riverview Bancorp, Inc. 360-693-6650 |
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