MTB Insider Trading
M&T BANK CORP | State Commercial Banks
Comprehensive Trading Performance Summary
The investment history of corporate insiders at M&T BANK CORP provides a unique lens into the internal conviction of the company's leadership. By analyzing SEC Form 4 filings, investors can track how directors and officers are allocating their own capital. High-conviction buying often signals that management believes the current market price significantly undervalues future growth prospects, while strategic selling might occur for personal liquidity or portfolio diversification. Monitoring these shifts in ownership is essential for understanding the alignment between management and shareholders in the State Commercial Banks sector.
Transactions on Chart
Open Full Chart| Filing Date | Trade Date | Reporting Person | Relationship | Type | Price | Qty | Total, $ | Owned After | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 19:30 | 2026-07-15 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | SELL | $242.00 | 2,000 | $484,000 | 44,107 | -4.3% |
| 2026-07-06 20:12 | 2026-07-01 | Woodrow Tracy S. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $242.00 | 881 | $213,202 | 9,608 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-17 20:07 | 2026-06-15 | Taylor John R. | Officer - EVP and Controller | OPT+S | $233.23 | 1,098 | $256,087 | 4,279 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-11 19:55 | 2026-06-09 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | OPT+S | $225.50 | 23,358 | $5,267,278 | 46,107 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-08 19:50 | 2026-06-04 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | SELL | $220.00 | 2,000 | $440,000 | 46,107 | -4.2% |
| 2026-05-11 21:21 | 2026-05-07 | Kay Christopher E. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $216.50 | 3,105 | $672,233 | 6,753 | -31.5% |
| 2026-03-03 03:44 | 2026-02-26 | Wisler Michael A. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $223.48 | 8,237 | $1,840,810 | 4,643 | 0.0% |
| 2026-02-13 03:36 | 2026-02-11 | Woodrow Tracy S. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $234.21 | 1,053 | $246,623 | 8,234 | 0.0% |
| 2026-02-12 00:11 | 2026-02-09 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | SELL | $235.85 | 21,193 | $4,998,369 | 15,142 | -58.3% |
| 2026-02-06 05:15 | 2026-02-03 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $227.37 | 909 | $206,676 | 5,976 | -13.2% |
| 2026-02-04 02:44 | 2026-02-02 | Taylor John R. | Officer - EVP and Controller | SELL | $225.34 | 704 | $158,638 | 4,972 | -12.4% |
| 2026-01-31 00:52 | 2026-01-28 | GEISEL GARY N | Director, Other | SELL | $215.79 | 887 | $191,369 | 16,446 | -5.1% |
| 2026-01-24 02:37 | 2026-01-22 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | SELL | $220.81 | 17,866 | $3,945,054 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025-12-02 00:28 | 2025-11-26 | Kay Christopher E. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $191.70 | 5,250 | $1,006,417 | 5,501 | -48.8% |
| 2025-11-26 22:17 | 2025-11-25 | SADLER ROBERT E JR | Director | SELL | $190.06 | 6,000 | $1,140,377 | 17,070 | -26.0% |
| 2025-09-03 23:28 | 2025-08-29 | Woodrow Tracy S. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $202.12 | 3,429 | $693,061 | 6,952 | 0.0% |
| 2025-08-29 00:03 | 2025-08-26 | Taylor John R. | Officer - EVP and Controller | SELL | $199.78 | 448 | $89,502 | 5,356 | -7.7% |
| 2025-08-26 23:50 | 2025-08-22 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | SELL | $199.79 | 15,000 | $2,996,793 | 17,866 | -45.6% |
| 2025-08-19 01:37 | 2025-08-14 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | OPT+S | $193.23 | 24,417 | $4,718,036 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2025-07-24 23:47 | 2025-07-22 | D'Arcy Peter | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $197.31 | 2,461 | $485,570 | 9,319 | -20.9% |
| 2025-07-24 00:06 | 2025-07-21 | Ledgett Richard H. Jr. | Director | SELL | $197.48 | 1,277 | $252,178 | 4,881 | -20.7% |
| 2025-06-17 00:15 | 2025-06-12 | SADLER ROBERT E JR | Director | SELL | $183.52 | 6,700 | $1,229,587 | 23,070 | -22.5% |
| 2025-03-15 00:33 | 2025-03-12 | KAY CHRISTOPHER E | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $172.34 | 1,738 | $299,527 | 10,751 | -13.9% |
| 2024-12-06 00:03 | 2024-12-03 | GEISEL GARY N | Director, Other | SELL | $215.89 | 2,490 | $537,566 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024-11-29 20:26 | 2024-11-26 | Woodrow Tracy S. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $220.75 | 2,121 | $468,200 | 5,141 | 0.0% |
| 2024-11-27 23:48 | 2024-11-25 | SALAMONE DENIS J | Director | SELL | $223.41 | 10,000 | $2,234,052 | 34,902 | -22.3% |
| 2024-11-26 01:43 | 2024-11-21 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | SELL | $217.45 | 20,000 | $4,349,024 | 32,866 | -37.8% |
| 2024-11-19 00:59 | 2024-11-14 | Wisler Michael A. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $213.04 | 11,250 | $2,396,647 | 2,733 | 0.0% |
| 2024-11-15 00:58 | 2024-11-12 | Todaro Michael J. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | OPT+S | $214.10 | 4,786 | $1,024,693 | 2,787 | 0.0% |
| 2024-11-09 01:55 | 2024-11-06 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $207.94 | 16,635 | $3,459,140 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024-11-06 02:35 | 2024-11-01 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | SELL | $195.88 | 7,500 | $1,469,109 | 40,502 | -15.6% |
| 2024-11-01 23:57 | 2024-10-30 | SADLER ROBERT E JR | Director | SELL | $198.00 | 2,000 | $396,000 | 29,796 | -6.3% |
| 2024-10-31 00:50 | 2024-10-28 | Taylor John R. | Officer - EVP and Controller | SELL | $195.03 | 1,436 | $280,057 | 5,618 | -20.4% |
| 2024-10-31 00:47 | 2024-10-28 | O'Hara Laura P. | Officer - Sr. EVP & Chief Legal Officer | OPT+S | $196.93 | 4,855 | $956,118 | 5,703 | 0.0% |
| 2024-10-31 00:43 | 2024-10-28 | JONES RENE F | Director, Officer - Chairman of the Board and CEO | SELL | $193.88 | 23,071 | $4,472,939 | 77,226 | -23.0% |
| 2024-10-24 23:24 | 2024-10-22 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | SELL | $193.97 | 20,000 | $3,879,412 | 49,960 | -28.6% |
| 2024-09-06 00:10 | 2024-09-03 | SALAMONE DENIS J | Director | SELL | $172.03 | 10,000 | $1,720,250 | 44,902 | -18.2% |
| 2024-08-23 23:05 | 2024-08-21 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $24.63 | 15,317 | $377,244 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024-08-21 00:17 | 2024-08-16 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $24.60 | 9,407 | $231,412 | 15,317 | -38.0% |
| 2024-08-16 00:21 | 2024-08-13 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $24.61 | 15,217 | $374,426 | 24,724 | -38.1% |
| 2024-08-14 00:23 | 2024-08-09 | Todaro Michael J. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $162.58 | 4,791 | $778,897 | 3,086 | -60.8% |
| 2024-08-14 00:26 | 2024-08-09 | PEARSON KEVIN J | Officer - Vice Chairman | SELL | $162.28 | 6,095 | $989,066 | 47,944 | -11.3% |
| 2024-07-31 00:11 | 2024-07-26 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | SELL | $173.81 | 7,472 | $1,298,741 | 39,941 | -15.8% |
| 2024-07-25 23:26 | 2024-07-23 | SADLER ROBERT E JR | Director | SELL | $172.23 | 1,000 | $172,230 | 31,796 | -3.0% |
| 2024-07-25 23:23 | 2024-07-24 | GEISEL GARY N | Director, Other | SELL | $172.50 | 500 | $86,249 | 16,429 | -3.0% |
| 2024-05-16 22:27 | 2024-05-14 | BARNES JOHN P | Director | OPT+S | $154.50 | 43,426 | $6,709,456 | 35,480 | 0.0% |
| 2024-05-13 23:47 | 2024-05-10 | KAY CHRISTOPHER E | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $153.78 | 1,821 | $280,034 | 8,579 | -17.5% |
| 2024-05-13 23:53 | 2024-05-09 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | OPT+S | $152.93 | 22,738 | $3,477,313 | 22,458 | 0.0% |
| 2024-05-08 00:05 | 2024-05-03 | Meister Doris P. | Officer - Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | $147.27 | 3,362 | $495,125 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024-05-08 00:22 | 2024-05-06 | WALTERS KIRK W | Director | OPT+S | $148.01 | 16,179 | $2,394,730 | 6,348 | 0.0% |
How to Interpret $MTB Trades
Not every insider transaction in M&T BANK CORP is a signal for immediate action. Professional investors look for "cluster buying"—when multiple executives simultaneously purchase $MTB shares on the open market. It is crucial to distinguish between scheduled sales (under Rule 10b5-1) and voluntary increases in ownership, which demonstrate management’s true conviction that the stock is undervalued.
Data Source & Accuracy for MTB
Insider activity data for M&T BANK CORP is streamed in real-time directly from the SEC EDGAR system. We analyze raw Form 4 filings, filtering out technical adjustments and complex derivative transactions. This provides a transparent view of how ownership structure is evolving in $MTB, allowing you to follow the capital of those with the most intimate knowledge of the company.
UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
FILING DATE: The date and time when the transaction was reported to the SEC. This is when the public first receives the information.
TRADE DATE: The actual day the insider executed the purchase or sale in the market.
INDUSTRY: The specific market sector the company operates in. Useful for identifying broader institutional capital flows across sectors.
OWNED AFTER: The total number of shares held by the insider following the transaction. This highlights the insider's remaining conviction in the company.
CHANGE %: The percentage increase or decrease of the insider's total position. Large percentage changes often carry more weight than the dollar amount alone.
TRADE TYPES DEFINITIONS
BUY: An open market purchase. Typically indicates an insider's belief that the stock is undervalued or poised for growth.
SELL: An open market sale. While often used for diversification or liquidity, large or unexpected sales can be a warning signal.
OPT+S (OPTION EXERCISE & SALE): This occurs when an insider exercises their stock options and sells them immediately. Often part of a structured compensation plan.