First Guaranty Bancshares Shares Soar 19.7%: Is This Strength Sustainable?

First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) shares surged 19.7% in the last trading session to $6.44, backed by solid volume and insider buying on Dec. 31, 2025. The purchases signaled strong insider conviction in the bank's turnaround strategy. The company is expected to post a quarterly loss of $0.29 per share and $24.46 million in revenues. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and is part of the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry.