California BanCorp (BCAL)

NASDAQ:
BCAL
| Latest update: Apr 15, 2026, 5:07 PM
Sector:
Finance

Stock events for California Bancorp (BCAL)

California Bancorp's stock experienced a 25% drop from the start of 2025 through the second week of April 2025, followed by a 62% gain from that April 2025 low to December 2025. The company initiated a $0.10 quarterly dividend. For Q4 2025, BCAL posted EPS of $0.50, surpassing analysts' expectations by 13.64%, and reported net income of $16.4 million for Q4 2025 and $63.1 million for the full year 2025. Insider trading activity in early 2026 included a director purchasing and selling shares, and the CFO selling shares.

Demand Seasonality affecting California Bancorp’s stock price

Demand for California Bancorp's banking products and services may fluctuate throughout the year. September and October are effective times to market bank products, while December is less effective. Marketing savings accounts often performs well during tax season, while marketing treasury management services during tax season may be less effective.

Overview of California Bancorp’s business

California Bancorp (BCAL) is a bank holding company in the Financial Services industry, focusing on commercial banking through its subsidiary, California Bank of Commerce, N.A. It offers commercial real estate loans, commercial/industrial loans, and multifamily loans, along with deposit products like money market accounts and CDs. The company emphasizes relationship-based commercial banking, conservative underwriting, prudent balance sheet management, and strong capital ratios.

BCAL’s Geographic footprint

Following a merger on July 31, 2024, California Bancorp established a statewide California commercial banking platform. The company has 14 branch offices and four loan production offices across California, combining California Bank of Commerce's Bay Area presence with Bank of Southern California's network in Southern California counties. The corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California.

BCAL Corporate Image Assessment

California Bancorp's strong stock performance and positive analyst sentiment indicate a favorable market perception. Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating ranked BCAL as a "Strong Buy" as of December 2025. A consensus of analysts has given BCAL a "Buy" rating. The successful merger in July 2024 likely enhanced its market presence.

Ownership

California Bancorp has a significant institutional ownership base, with 191 institutional owners and shareholders holding 22,047,814 shares as of March 31, 2026. Major institutional owners include Wellington Management Group Llp, Alliancebernstein L.p., and BlackRock, Inc. Insiders collectively own 14.84% of California Bancorp stock.

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$18.60

0.87%
(1 month)

Top Shareholders

Wellington Management Group LLP
8.92%
Castle Creek Capital LLC
7.28%
AllianceBernstein LP
7.26%
Endeavour Capital Advisors, Inc.
5.46%
BlackRock, Inc.
4.44%
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
4.07%
FJ Capital Management LLC
3.93%
The Banc Funds Co LLC
2.37%

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What is the current stock price of California Bancorp?

As of the latest update, California Bancorp's stock is trading at $18.60 per share.

What’s happening with California Bancorp stock today?

Today, California Bancorp stock is up by 0.87%, possibly due to news.

What is the market sentiment around California Bancorp stock?

Current sentiment around California Bancorp stock is negative, based on recent news, trading volume, and analyst opinions.

Is California Bancorp's stock price growing?

Over the past month, California Bancorp's stock price has increased by 0.87%.

How can I buy California Bancorp stock?

You can buy California Bancorp stock through any brokerage platform, such as e.g., Robinhood, Fidelity, E*TRADE, by searching for the ticker symbol BCAL

Who are the major shareholders of California Bancorp stock?

Major shareholders of California Bancorp include institutions such as Wellington Management Group LLP (8.92%), Castle Creek Capital LLC (7.28%), AllianceBernstein LP (7.26%) ... , according to the latest filings.