ESQ
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.
$110.28
+2.03%
$952.8M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$952.8M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (71%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$146.5M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 3S
Insider Net $-$1.4M
SEC Reports5
Recent Activity
Jun 9, 2026
SEC
Esquire Financial Holdings and Signature Bancorporation announced receipt of all required regulatory approvals (Federal
8-K — Impact 5/10
May 7, 2026
SEC
Esquire Financial Holdings' S-4 registration statement (File No. 333-295076) became effective on May 6, 2026. This clear
EFFECT — Impact 4/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Esquire Financial Holdings reported Q1 2026 earnings with diluted EPS of $1.40, a 7% YoY increase, driven by strong loan
8-K — Impact 7/10
Mar 19, 2026
Insider
ZISES SELIG sold 2,000 shares
Director @ $105.25 ($210.5K)
Mar 19, 2026
Insider
Powers Richard T sold 2,308 shares
Director @ $104.83 ($241.9K)
Mar 18, 2026
Insider
ZISES SELIG sold 8,500 shares
Director @ $107.00 ($909.5K)
Inst.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP — TRIM
16,884 shares ($1.7M)
Inst.
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — NEW
9,800 shares ($1.0M)
Price Targets
$125.00
+12.8% upside
Buy
Current $110.78
Low $120.00
Median $125.00
High $130.00
3 analysts
$120.00
$130.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
3Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Raymond James | UPGRADE | Market Perform → Strong Buy |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform → Market Perform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.56 ▼ -1.3% | $1.54 — $1.60 | 13% YoY | 3 |
| Next Q | $1.64 | $1.61 — $1.66 | 11% YoY | 3 |
| Current FY | $6.81 | $6.70 — $6.92 | 16% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $8.65 ▲ +1.8% | $8.55 — $8.75 | 27% YoY | 2 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
8-K
5/10
Esquire Financial Holdings and Signature Bancorporation announced receipt of all required regulatory approvals (Federal
Jun 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
EFFECT
4/10
Esquire Financial Holdings' S-4 registration statement (File No. 333-295076) became effective on May 6, 2026. This clear
May 7, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | $81.7M | ADD |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $46.0M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $6.7M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $5.9M | DOUBLED |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $2.0M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ZISES SELIG | SELL | $210.5K |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Powers Richard | SELL | $241.9K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ZISES SELIG | SELL | $909.5K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sagliocca Andrew | A | $0.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Kornhaber Ari | A | $0.00 |
9 institutional holders with $146.5M total value (1,435,303 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: Mawer, VANGUARD, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 800,465 | $81.7M | 55.8% | ADD +85.6% |
| 2 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 450,577 | $46.0M | 31.4% | — |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 65,303 | $6.7M | 4.5% | ADD +31.6% |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 57,472 | $5.9M | 4.0% | DOUBLED +163.9% |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 19,441 | $2.0M | 1.4% | — |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 16,884 | $1.7M | 1.2% | TRIM -36.1% |
| 7 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 11,634 | $1.2M | 0.8% | ADD +54.0% |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 9,800 | $1.0M | 0.7% | NEW |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 3,727 | $380.5K | 0.3% | ADD +61.1% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 26,438 | 16,884 | -36.1% | $1.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 9,800 | — | $1.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,314 | 3,727 | +61.1% | $380.5K | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 43,581 | 57,371 | +31.6% | $5.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 21,649 | 57,134 | +163.9% | $5.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | NEAR_EXIT | 107,743 | 26,438 | -75.5% | $2.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 6,506 | 10,019 | +54.0% | $1.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 10,900 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 167,262 | 107,743 | -35.6% | $10.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 21,200 | 10,900 | -48.6% | $1.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 11,880 | 6,506 | -45.2% | $615.9K | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 3,477 | 2,304 | -33.7% | $218.1K | 2025-Q2 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | ADD | 420,212 | 779,889 | +85.6% | $58.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 32,054 | 41,240 | +28.7% | $3.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 19,657 | 32,034 | +63.0% | $2.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 33,400 | 21,200 | -36.5% | $1.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 23,849 | 11,880 | -50.2% | $895.5K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,410 | 3,477 | +44.3% | $262.1K | 2025-Q1 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | NEW | — | 420,212 | — | $33.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 55,800 | 33,400 | -40.1% | $2.7M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 4,338 | 19,657 | +353.1% | $1.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | EXIT | 13,152 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 10,546 | 34,234 | +224.6% | $2.2M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 19,986 | — | $1.3M | 2024-Q3 |
6 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: -$1.4M ($0.00 bought, $1.4M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ZISES SELIG | Director | SELL | 2,000 | $105.25 | $210.5K |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Powers Richard T | Director | SELL | 2,308 | $104.83 | $241.9K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ZISES SELIG | Director | SELL | 8,500 | $107.00 | $909.5K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sagliocca Andrew C | Vice Chairman, President & CEO | A | 8,148 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Kornhaber Ari P | EVP and Head of Corp Dev | A | 5,122 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Bader Eric S | EVP and COO | A | 3,492 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Lacapria Michael | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 1,164 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
5 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 4.6/10.
BULLISH
8-K
5/10
Esquire Financial Holdings and Signature Bancorporation announced receipt of all required regulatory
Jun 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
EFFECT
4/10
Esquire Financial Holdings' S-4 registration statement (File No. 333-295076) became effective on May
May 7, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Esquire Financial Holdings reported Q1 2026 earnings with diluted EPS of $1.40, a 7% YoY increase, d
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Selig Zises resigned from his director and committee positions at Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. a
Apr 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Two directors at Esquire Financial Holdings sold shares in the past week, with total open-market sal
Mar 20, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (71% buy). Based on 7 analysts: 2 strong buy, 3 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$125.00 mean target
+12.8% upside
Buy (3.00)
$120.00 Low
$130.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $110.78 |
| Target Low | $120.00 |
| Target Mean | $125.00 |
| Target Median | $125.00 |
| Target High | $130.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.56 | $1.54 | $1.60 | 13.0% | -1.3% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | 31.6% | 3 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.64 | $1.61 | $1.66 | 11.3% | +0.4% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | 27.3% | 3 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$6.81 | $6.70 | $6.92 | 16.0% | +0.1% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 49.0% | 2 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$8.65 | $8.55 | $8.75 | 27.0% | +1.8% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.3B | 53.2% | 2 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.560 | |
| 7d ago | $1.555 | +0.005 |
| 30d ago | $1.580 | -0.020 |
| 60d ago | $1.580 | -0.020 |
| 90d ago | $1.630 | -0.070 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Raymond James | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Strong Buy |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% |
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May 1, 2026
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FTD: ESQ — 7,729 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260501, Price: $105.12, FTD Value: $812,472.48, ESQUIRE FINL HLDGS INC COM
Apr 23, 2026
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ESQ Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-23
Apr 22, 2026
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ESQ Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-22