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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 Time Period Trexquant Investment LP Buys New Position in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Trexquant Investment LP bought a new stake in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 5,890 shares of the company's stock, valuedApril 15 at 3:40 AM | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Acquires 22,559 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 3.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 732,163 shares of the company's stock after purchasinApril 14 at 3:20 AM | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Raises Holdings in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 30.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,558 shares of the company's stock after purchasing aApril 12 at 3:16 AM | marketbeat.comIntech Investment Management LLC Makes New $278,000 Investment in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Intech Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 4,461 shares of thMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Has $5.14 Million Stock Position in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Royce & Associates LP reduced its position in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 13.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 82,462 shares of the company's stoMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comDelphi Management Inc. MA Purchases Shares of 4,540 Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Delphi Management Inc. MA purchased a new position in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 4,540 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $283,000. SevMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlphaQuest LLC Sells 4,953 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)AlphaQuest LLC lowered its position in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 63.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,890 shares ofMarch 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Short Interest UpdateBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 72,800 shares, a decrease of 32.4% from the February 13th total of 107,700 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the company's shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 52,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.4 days.March 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJulian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Purchases 1,140 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell bought 1,140 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 13th. The shares were bought at an average price of $58.38 per share, for a total transaction of $66,553.20. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 91,361 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,333,655.18. This trade represents a 1.26 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.March 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Purchases 1,140 Shares of StockMarch 14, 2025 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Buys 1,000 Shares of StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell acquired 1,000 shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 10th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $58.80 per share, with a total value of $58,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 84,083 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,944,080.40. This trade represents a 1.20 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.March 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Purchases 1,000 Shares of StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell purchased 1,000 shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 7th. The shares were bought at an average price of $59.75 per share, for a total transaction of $59,750.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 83,083 shares in the company, valued at $4,964,209.25. This represents a 1.22 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.March 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Acquires 2,000 SharesBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell bought 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 5th. The stock was bought at an average price of $60.50 per share, for a total transaction of $121,000.00. Following the purchase, the director now directly owns 203,939 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,338,309.50. The trade was a 0.99 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.March 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Purchases 2,000 SharesMarch 7, 2025 | insidertrades.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Announces Appointment of Chief Credit OfficerMarch 6, 2025 | prnewswire.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Shares Acquired by Verdence Capital Advisors LLCVerdence Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 32.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 68,384 shares of the coMarch 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 107,700 shares, an increase of 30.2% from the January 31st total of 82,700 shares. Currently, 0.8% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 39,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days.March 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Corp Purchases New Holdings in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Truist Financial Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 5,451 shares of theMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Sees Large Volume Increase - Still a Buy?Burke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Still a Buy?March 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Acquires 2,000 Shares of StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell purchased 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 26th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $61.75 per share, for a total transaction of $123,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 197,939 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,222,733.25. The trade was a 1.02 % increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.February 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Buys 2,000 SharesFebruary 28, 2025 | insidertrades.comBurke & Herbert financial director Julian Barnwell Jr. buys $374,100 in stockFebruary 26, 2025 | investing.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Should You Buy?Burke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Here's What HappenedFebruary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (BHRB): Among the Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Buying RecentlyFebruary 22, 2025 | insidermonkey.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Shares Sold by Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co.Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. decreased its stake in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 2.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 255,358 shares of theFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comJulian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Purchases 5,000 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell acquired 5,000 shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 13th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $63.75 per share, with a total value of $318,750.00. Following the acquisition, the director now directly owns 187,939 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,981,111.25. This trade represents a 2.73 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.February 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Julian Forrest Jr. Barnwell Acquires 5,000 SharesFebruary 15, 2025 | insidertrades.comGary Hinkle Buys 1.0% More Burke & Herbert Financial Services SharesFebruary 13, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comBurke & Herbert director Gary Hinkle acquires $194,915 in sharesFebruary 11, 2025 | msn.comGary L. Hinkle Acquires 3,000 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) StockFebruary 11, 2025 | insidertrades.comGary L. Hinkle Purchases 3,000 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) StockBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Gary L. Hinkle purchased 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 10th. The stock was bought at an average price of $64.97 per share, with a total value of $194,910.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 248,459 shares of the company's stock, valued at $16,142,381.23. The trade was a 1.22 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.February 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Gary L. Hinkle Buys 1,000 SharesFebruary 1, 2025 | insidertrades.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Buys $63,000.00 in StockJanuary 31, 2025 | insidertrades.comBurke & Herbert Financial's Shawn McLaughlin buys $63,000 in stockJanuary 30, 2025 | msn.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Director Shawn Patrick Mclaughlin Acquires 1,000 SharesBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) Director Shawn Patrick Mclaughlin bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 29th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $63.00 per share, with a total value of $63,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 62,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,906,000. This trade represents a 1.64 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.January 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comEquities Analysts Issue Forecasts for BHRB FY2025 EarningsBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) - Research analysts at DA Davidson increased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Burke & Herbert Financial Services in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, January 28th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas now anticipJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsJanuary 29, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 Earnings Forecast for BHRB Issued By DA DavidsonBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) - Analysts at DA Davidson issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, January 28th. DA Davidson analysJanuary 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.55 (NASDAQ:BHRB)Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be given a dividend of 0.55 per share on Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.44%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th.January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Upgraded by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to Outperform RatingKeefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $79.00 to $76.00 in a research report on Monday.January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services reports Q4 EPS $1.77 vs 83c last yearJanuary 24, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. ...January 24, 2025 | gurufocus.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Hits EstimatesBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Friday. The company reported $1.77 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.77. Burke & Herbert Financial Services had a return on equity of 12.83% and a net margin of 6.55%.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results and Declares Common Stock DividendJanuary 24, 2025 | prnewswire.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Purchases 27,490 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 481.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 33,199 shares of the company's stock afJanuary 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services (BHRB) to Release Earnings on FridayBurke & Herbert Financial Services (NASDAQ:BHRB) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Friday, January 24, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Purchases 14,915 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 204.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 22,225 shares of the company's stock afteJanuary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB) Short Interest Down 13.8% in DecemberBurke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 80,900 shares, a decline of 13.8% from the November 30th total of 93,900 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 46,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days.December 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Purchases 15,092 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 5.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 306,243 sharesDecember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Buys 14,915 Shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB)Barclays PLC raised its stake in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ:BHRB - Free Report) by 204.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 22,225 shares of the company's stock after purchasing aDecember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.com Remove Ads Get Burke & Herbert Financial Services News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BHRB and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BHRB Media Mentions By Week BHRB Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. 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