NASDAQ:SFNC · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.10 today
Vol 0.98M · Avg 1.27M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Simmons First National Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare SFNC returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-11.6%
avg 5.4%
ROIC
-28.7%
avg 1.6%
ROA
-1.6%
avg 0.7%
Analysis
ROA is currently the strongest return metric at -1.6% versus its period average of 0.7%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
James Brogdon | President, CEO & Non-Independent Director | $2.25M | — | 45 | $72,124.00 | 0.05% |
Christopher J. Van Steenberg | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $1.38M | — | 55 | $18,134.00 | 0.01% |
Charles Daniel Hobbs | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.37M | — | 52 | $18,536.00 | 0.01% |
George A. Makris | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | $867,488.00 | — | 39 | $2,387.00 | <0.01% |
Jennifer Brynn Compton | Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer | $615,131.00 | — | 53 | $3,543.00 | <0.01% |
Lisa Hunter | Executive Vice President & Chief Data Officer | — | — | 55 | $27,125.00 | 0.02% |
Tina Groves | EVP & Chief Risk Officer | — | — | 56 | $36,284.00 | 0.03% |
Edward J. Bilek | Executive Vice President & Director of Investor and Media Relations | — | — | 59 | $40,471.00 | 0.03% |
Alejandro Carriles | Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer | — | — | 58 | — | — |
David C. Kennedy | Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | 50 | $76,077.00 | 0.05% |
Ann Madea | Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | 65 | $5,983.00 | <0.01% |
Rodney Hawkins | EVP & Chief Audit Executive | — | — | 56 | — | — |
Elizabeth Machen | Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications | — | — | 37 | — | — |
David W. Garner | Executive Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 56 | $76,077.00 | 0.05% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$203,016.32
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$203,016.32
Net buying
Most Active
COSSE STEVEN A
1 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | COSSE STEVEN A Direct | Buy | 8.6K | $17.44 | $150,036.32 | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Garner David W Direct | Buy | 3.0K | $17.66 | $52,980.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $203,016.32 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $203,016.32. COSSE STEVEN A was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +16.9% | +4.9% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +31.3% | +8.4% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +39.0% | +12.1% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +38.9% | -10.3% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +39.0% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +12.1% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages SFNC?
Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) lists 14 active executives. The top listed executive is James Brogdon, President, CEO & Non-Independent Director.
Are SFNC insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $256,094.77.
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