Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. disclosure: Fourthstone and related entities report beneficial ownership of 551,952 shares, representing 6.93% of the class based on 7,965,431 shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026. The filing states the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business as a registered investment adviser and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.
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Insights
Fourthstone group holds a notable passive stake below control thresholds.
Fourthstone LLC and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 551,952 shares (reported as 6.93%) based on February 28, 2026 outstanding shares. The filing asserts acquisition was in the ordinary course as an investment adviser.
Ownership is shown as shared voting and dispositive power across the group. Future filings could show changes if the group trades; current disclosures state no intent to influence control.
Routine 13G disclosure clarifies position size and voting/dispositive arrangements.
The reporting group comprises Fourthstone LLC, Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd., Fourthstone GP LLC, related funds, and L. Phillip Stone, IV. The cover pages list per-entity holdings, including 423,045 shares for the Master Opportunity Fund and 128,907 shares for Fourthstone GP LLC.
The filing emphasizes passive intent and cites the Form 10-K filed March 9, 2026 as the source for the outstanding share count used to compute the 6.93%.
Key Figures
Reported shares owned:551,952 sharesPercent of class:6.93%Shares outstanding:7,965,431 shares+4 more
Percent of class6.93%Based on 7,965,431 shares outstanding as of <date>February 28, 2026</date>
Shares outstanding7,965,431 sharesOutstanding shares used to compute percentage (as of <date>February 28, 2026</date>)
Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund holding423,045 sharesListed on cover page for Master Opportunity Fund
Fourthstone GP LLC holding128,907 sharesListed on cover page for Fourthstone GP
Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund holding115,754 sharesListed on cover page for QP Opportunity Fund
Fourthstone Small‑Cap Financials holding13,153 sharesListed on cover page for Small‑Cap Financials Fund
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, shared dispositive power, ordinary course of business
4 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"This is being filed by Fourthstone LLC ... (Schedule 13G context)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficial ownershipregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: Fourthstone LLC acquired the Issuer's shares in the ordinary course"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 551,952.00 shown on cover pages"
ordinary course of businessregulatory
"acquired the Issuer's shares in the ordinary course of business as a registered investment adviser"
The ordinary course of business means the regular, routine activities a company carries out to operate day-to-day — sales, payroll, supplier orders, customer service and similar predictable tasks. For investors, distinguishing these normal activities from unusual transactions is important because routine actions signal steady operations and predictable cash flow, while departures from the ordinary course (like one‑off deals or emergency costs) can indicate added risk or one-time impacts to earnings, much like household chores versus a sudden home renovation.
What stake does Fourthstone report in Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT)?
Direct answer: Fourthstone reports beneficial ownership of 551,952 shares, equal to 6.93% of the class. Supporting context: The percent is calculated using 7,965,431 shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 per the issuer's Form 10-K.
Which Fourthstone entities are included in the EBMT Schedule 13G?
Direct answer: The filing lists Fourthstone LLC, Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd., Fourthstone GP LLC, Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP, Fourthstone Small‑Cap Financials Fund LP, and L. Phillip Stone, IV. Supporting context: Each reporting person’s shares and percentage are shown on separate cover pages.
Does the 13G state Fourthstone intends to influence control of EBMT?
Direct answer: The filing states the shares were not acquired for the purpose of, and are not held with the effect of, changing or influencing control. Supporting context: It also indicates the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business as an investment adviser.
What outstanding share count and date were used to compute the percentage ownership?
Direct answer: The percent figures use 7,965,431 shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026. Supporting context: That outstanding share number is cited from the issuer’s Form 10-K filed March 9, 2026 and is used to calculate the reported 6.93% stake.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
26942G100
(CUSIP Number)
05/15/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Fourthstone LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
551,952.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
551,952.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
551,952.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.93 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
423,045.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
423,045.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
423,045.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.31 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Fourthstone GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
128,907.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
128,907.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
128,907.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.62 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
115,754.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
115,754.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
115,754.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.45 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials Fund LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
13,153.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
13,153.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,153.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.17 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
L. Phillip Stone, IV
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
551,952.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
551,952.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
551,952.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.93 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4 for a description of the information reported in rows (6), (8), (9) and (11).
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1400 PROSPECT AVE., HELENA, MT, 59604
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G is being filed by Fourthstone LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and Investment Adviser ("Fourthstone"). The persons reporting information on this Schedule 13G include, in addition to Fourthstone, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands ("Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund"), a Delaware Limited Partnership ("Fourthstone QP Opportunity"), a Delaware Limited Partnership ("Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials"), a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Fourthstone GP, " General Partner of Fourthstone QP Opportunity and Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials), and L. Phillip Stone, IV, a citizen of the United States of America, who is the Managing Member of Fourthstone and Fourthstone GP (each, a "Reporting Person" and, together, the "Reporting Persons"). Fourthstone directly holds 551,952 shares of Common Stock on behalf of its advisory clients. Each of the Reporting Persons listed in this filing certify the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the Issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that effect.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of each of the Reporting Persons is as follows: The registered office of Fourthstone LLC, Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd., Fourthstone GP LLC, Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP, Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials Fund LP is 575 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63141.
(c)
Citizenship:
See response to Item 4 of each of the cover pages.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
26942G100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Fourthstone LLC acquired the Issuer's shares in the ordinary course of business as a registered investment adviser and not with the purpose nor with the effect of influencing the control of the Issuer. Fourthstone GP LLC is the general partner of and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP and Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials Fund LP. L. Phillip Stone, IV, is the Managing Member of Fourthstone LLC and Fourthstone GP and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by Fourthstone.The percentages reported in Row 11 of each cover page are based on 7,965,431 shares of Common Stock (as defined below) of the Issuer (as defined below) outstanding as of February 28, 2026, based on the Issuer's Form 10-K Form filed on March 9, 2026.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.93 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 8 on each cover page.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
