Landmark Bancorp (LARK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LARK) is the bank holding company for Landmark Community Bank, a community-focused financial institution headquartered in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Since its founding in the late 19th century, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to serve a diverse customer base across northeastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey. Landmark’s branch network offers convenient access to personal and business banking services, reflecting the firm’s commitment to the communities in which it operates.

The company’s core offerings include a comprehensive suite of deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and retirement accounts. On the lending side, Landmark provides residential and commercial mortgage loans, consumer loans, and specialized business lending solutions. Treasury management and cash flow services are tailored to meet the needs of local small and mid-sized enterprises, while digital banking platforms enable customers to manage accounts, pay bills, and transfer funds securely online or via mobile devices.

In addition to traditional banking activities, Landmark Bancorp offers wealth management and trust services through its dedicated trust department. These services encompass financial planning, investment management, and fiduciary services designed to support both individual and institutional clients. The bank’s mortgage production offices further extend its reach, allowing Landmark to originate home loans across multiple markets while maintaining a strong local presence.

Leadership at Landmark Bancorp is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Alden, who has guided the company’s strategic direction since assuming the role in 2013. Under his stewardship, the organization has emphasized community engagement, prudent risk management, and sustainable growth. The board of directors, composed of seasoned professionals with expertise in banking, finance, and community affairs, helps ensure that Landmark remains well-positioned to support the evolving needs of its customers and the regions it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.43 to $28.25
• 50-Day Range: $24.04 to $30.54
• 52-Week Range: $18.19 to $31.04
• Volume: 6,399 shs
• Average Volume: 13,771 shs
• Market Capitalization: $171.08 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.43
• Dividend Yield: 2.84%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Landmark Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Landmark Bancorp scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 730th out of 907 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Landmark Bancorp.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Landmark Bancorp is 11.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Landmark Bancorp is 11.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.05.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Landmark Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.26. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.28% of the float of Landmark Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Landmark Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Landmark Bancorp has recently increased by 5.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Landmark Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 2.97%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Landmark Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Landmark Bancorp is 32.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.28% of the float of Landmark Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Landmark Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Landmark Bancorp has recently increased by 5.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.12

News Sentiment

Landmark Bancorp has a news sentiment score of -0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Landmark Bancorp this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Landmark Bancorp insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,321,347.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

12.80% of the stock of Landmark Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 25.66% of the stock of Landmark Bancorp is held by institutions.

LARK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LARK shares performed this year?

Landmark Bancorp's stock was trading at $24.01 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, LARK shares have increased by 23.3% and is now trading at $29.5990.

How were Landmark Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Landmark Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:LARK) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The financial services provider reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $16.48 million for the quarter. Landmark Bancorp had a net margin of 16.37% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.52%.
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How do I buy shares of Landmark Bancorp?

Shares of LARK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Landmark Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Landmark Bancorp investors own include Altria Group (MO), Comcast (CMCSA), Philip Morris International (PM), PepsiCo (PEP), Enbridge (ENB), Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and CocaCola (KO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/4 Dividend: 5/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/4 Dividend: 5/21/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/04/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - SVGS & LOAN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LARK
• CIK: 1141688
• Web: www.banklandmark.com
• Phone: (785) 565-2000
• Fax: 785-537-0619
• Employees: 270
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.43
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $13 million
• Net Margins: 16.37%
• Pretax Margin: 18.11%
• Return on Equity: 11.52%
• Return on Assets: 1.00%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.49
• Current Ratio: 0.82
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $89.35 million
• Price / Sales: 1.91
• Cash Flow: $2.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.76
• Book Value: $23.58 per share
• Price / Book: 1.26

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,780,000
• Free Float: 5,043,000
• Market Cap: $171.08 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.22