- New Strong Sell Stocks for May 8th
May 8, 2026
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
Aura Minerals Inc. AUGO is a company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects principally in the Americas. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised almost 14.4% downward over the last 60 days.
Amerant Bancorp AMTB is a bank holding company, which provides deposit, credit and wealth management services to individuals and businesses primarily in the U.S., as well as select international clients. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 13.7% downward over the last 60 days.
Arcosa ACA is a manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services which serves construction, energy and transportation markets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised almost 11.3% downward over the last 60 days.
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- New Strong Sell Stocks for May 8th
May 8, 2026 · zacks.com
AUGO, AMTB and ACA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 8, 2026.
- Patriot Financial Partners Makes Major TowneBank Investment
May 6, 2026
What happened
According to an SEC filing dated May 06, 2026, Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P. reported a new position in TowneBank (NASDAQ:TOWN), acquiring 1,518,143 shares. The estimated transaction value was $52.73 million, calculated using the average closing price during the first quarter of 2026. The position’s quarter-end value of $51.12 million reflects both the new stake and changes in the underlying share price during the period.
What else to know
This is a new position for Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P, representing 13.16% of its reportable 13F AUM after the quarter’s trades. Top five holdings after the filing:
NYSE:MCB: $63.71 million (16.4% of AUM) NYSE:EQBK: $53.04 million (13.7% of AUM) NYSE:AMTB: $49.75 million (12.8% of AUM) NASDAQ:USCB: $34.42 million (8.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:AVBH: $29.95 million (7.7% of AUM) As of May 5, 2026, TowneBank shares were priced at $34.97, up 8.8% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 19.7 percentage points.
Company Overview
Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $833.69 million Net Income (TTM) $169.53 million Dividend Yield 5.15% Price (as of market close 2026-05-05) $34.97
Company Snapshot
Offers a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking services, including deposits, loans, mortgage origination, real estate, insurance, and wealth management solutions. Generates revenue primarily through net interest income from lending and deposit activities, as well as fee-based income from realty and insurance operations. Serves individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and commercial clients across Virginia and North Carolina.
TowneBank is a regional financial institution with a diverse business model spanning banking, real estate, and insurance services. TowneBank maintains a strong presence in its core markets, operating in Richmond, Virginia, the Greater Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and several cities in North Carolina.
What this transaction means for investors
Patriot Financial Partners’ Fund II opened a new position in TowneBank, a financial services company headquartered in Virginia. This was a substantial buy, putting it in Patriot’s No. 3 spot among the 12 bank stocks held by the fund. And that’s its focus: community and regional banks, thrifts, and other financial services companies.
Patriot specifically targets those financial institutions that are growing and expanding through buyouts and mergers. That may help explain its purchase of TowneBank, which merged with Dogwood State Bank in January 2026, and Old Point National Bank in September 2025. The recent acquisitions suggest that the bank is actively expanding its market presence and scale.
Story Continues
Although institutional buying can provide clues about experienced financial managers’ opinions on a company’s prospects, there are many other considerations for the individual investor. Funds like Patriot have large portfolios and often longer investment horizons. TowneBank fits well with the investing thesis of Patriot’s Fund II, but investors need to do their own research to determine whether it fits with theirs.
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- Patriot Financial Partners Makes Major TowneBank Investment
May 6, 2026
Key Points
Patriot Financial Partners initiated a new position in TowneBank, adding 1,518,143 shares; estimated transaction value is $52.73 million based on quarterly average price. The quarter-end value of the position was $51.12 million, a net increase that reflects both the new holding and market price movement during the period. Post-trade, the fund held 1,518,143 shares of TowneBank, valued at $51.12 million, equal to 13.16% of total reportable AUM.10 stocks we like better than TowneBank ›
What happened
According to an SEC filing dated May 06, 2026, Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P. reported a new position in TowneBank (NASDAQ:TOWN), acquiring 1,518,143 shares. The estimated transaction value was $52.73 million, calculated using the average closing price during the first quarter of 2026. The position’s quarter-end value of $51.12 million reflects both the new stake and changes in the underlying share price during the period.
What else to know
This is a new position for Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P, representing 13.16% of its reportable 13F AUM after the quarter’s trades.Top five holdings after the filing:
NYSE:MCB: $63.71 million (16.4% of AUM)NYSE:EQBK: $53.04 million (13.7% of AUM)NYSE:AMTB: $49.75 million (12.8% of AUM)NASDAQ:USCB: $34.42 million (8.9% of AUM)NASDAQ:AVBH: $29.95 million (7.7% of AUM)As of May 5, 2026, TowneBank shares were priced at $34.97, up 8.8% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 19.7 percentage points.
Company Overview MetricValueRevenue (TTM)$833.69 millionNet Income (TTM)$169.53 millionDividend Yield5.15%Price (as of market close 2026-05-05)$34.97
Company Snapshot
Offers a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking services, including deposits, loans, mortgage origination, real estate, insurance, and wealth management solutions.Generates revenue primarily through net interest income from lending and deposit activities, as well as fee-based income from realty and insurance operations.Serves individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and commercial clients across Virginia and North Carolina.
TowneBank is a regional financial institution with a diverse business model spanning banking, real estate, and insurance services. TowneBank maintains a strong presence in its core markets, operating in Richmond, Virginia, the Greater Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and several cities in North Carolina.
What this transaction means for investors
Patriot Financial Partners’ Fund II opened a new position in TowneBank, a financial services company headquartered in Virginia. This was a substantial buy, putting it in Patriot’s No. 3 spot among the 12 bank stocks held by the fund. And that’s its focus: community and regional banks, thrifts, and other financial services companies.
Patriot specifically targets those financial institutions that are growing and expanding through buyouts and mergers. That may help explain its purchase of TowneBank, which merged with Dogwood State Bank in January 2026, and Old Point National Bank in September 2025. The recent acquisitions suggest that the bank is actively expanding its market presence and scale.
Although institutional buying can provide clues about experienced financial managers’ opinions on a company’s prospects, there are many other considerations for the individual investor. Funds like Patriot have large portfolios and often longer investment horizons. TowneBank fits well with the investing thesis of Patriot’s Fund II, but investors need to do their own research to determine whether it fits with theirs.
Should you buy stock in TowneBank right now?
Before you buy stock in TowneBank, consider this:
The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and TowneBank wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.
Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $473,985!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,204,650!*
Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 950% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 203% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors.
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*Stock Advisor returns as of May 6, 2026.
Pamela Kock has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
- New Strong Sell Stocks for May 6th
May 6, 2026
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
Amerant Bancorp AMTB is a bank holding company, which provides deposit, credit and wealth management services to individuals and businesses primarily in the U.S., as well as select international clients. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised almost 13.7% downward over the last 60 days.
AkzoNobel AKZOY is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised almost 10.4% downward over the last 60 days.
AB SKF SKFRY engages in the manufacturing of ball and roller bearings, seals, tools for mounting/dismounting bearings, lubricants and measuring/monitoring instruments. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 5.2% downward over the last 60 days.
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- New Strong Sell Stocks for May 6th
May 6, 2026 · zacks.com
AMTB, AKZOY and SKFRY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 6, 2026.
- New Strong Sell Stocks for April 30th
Apr 30, 2026
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
Amerant Bancorp AMTB is a bank holding company, which provides deposit, credit and wealth management services to individuals and businesses primarily in the U.S., as well as select international clients. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 13.7% downward over the last 60 days.
The Blackstone Group BX is a leading asset manager of alternative investments and a global provider of financial advisory services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 7.2% downward over the last 60 days.
ACI Worldwide ACIW is a Universal Payments (UP) company, which powers electronic payments for more than 5,000 organizations around the world. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised nearly 6.5% downward over the last 60 days.
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- New Strong Sell Stocks for April 30th
Apr 30, 2026 · zacks.com
AMTB, BX and ACIW have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 30th, 2026.
- New Strong Sell Stocks for April 27th
Apr 27, 2026
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
ACI Worldwide, Inc. ACIW is an electronic payments company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 6.5% downward over the last 60 days.
Advantage Solutions Inc. ADV is a sales and marketing services company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 32.2% downward over the last 60 days.
Amerant Bancorp Inc. AMTB is a bank holding company.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 6.3% downward over the last 60 days.
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- New Strong Sell Stocks for April 27th
Apr 27, 2026 · zacks.com
ACIW, ADV and AMTB have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 27, 2026.
