Should You Add Live Oak Bancshares to Your Portfolio?
The bank is one of the largest SBA lenders and benefited tremendously from the Paycheck Protection Program. Can its success continue?
Live Oak Bancshares
LOB
LOB
$47.59
-$1.19
-2.4%
Price as of January 25, 2021, 2:46 p.m. EST
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The company specializes in small-business lending, with a focus on veterinary practices and other niche businesses, such as wine and craft beverages, self-storage, and fitness centers.
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News & Analysis: Live Oak Bancshares
4 Reasons Live Oak Banchsares Is 'Hitting on All Cylinders'
The bank has seen its stock surge this year and recently reported record earnings, primarily as a result of strong revenue, smart investments in technology, strong credit, and expense discipline.
Live Oak Bancshares Inc (LOB) Q3 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
LOB earnings call for the period ending September 30, 2020.
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Insiders Bought Shares of These Banks in August. Should You?
When insiders such as members of a management team or board of directors buy shares, it's an indicator they think the company's stock price will rise.
Insiders Are Buying Live Oak Bancshares Stock
Since the pandemic began to hit markets in March, insiders have been buying shares, with the bank's CEO making a huge purchase recently.
5 of the Top-Performing Bank Stocks in 2020
While most bank indexes are down 30% on the year, these banks are only slightly below, and in some cases even ahead of, where they started 2020.
The Pros and Cons of Smaller Bank Stocks
While small bank stocks are more reliant on loans, they also face less regulatory scrutiny and could reap more profits from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Live Oak Bancshares Inc (LOB) Q2 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
LOB earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2020.
Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
LOB earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2020.
