Esquire Financial (ESQ) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $118.89, -0.05% vs the prior close of $118.95.
- Volume 166.78K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 8-K/A (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ESQ ends flat (-0.1%) to $118.89. Closed at $118.89, -0.05% vs the prior close of $118.95. Day range $117.72–$120.38, opened at $119.17.
ESQ daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ESQ ends flat (-0.1%) to $118.89
- Closed at $118.89, -0.05% vs the prior close of $118.95. Day range $117.72–$120.38, opened at $119.17.
- Volume was 166.78K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 167.02K.
- Price is -0.8% vs its 50-day average ($119.85) and +4.7% vs its 200-day average ($113.50).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESQ rises 0.9% to $118.95
- Closed at $118.95, +0.92% vs the prior close of $117.86. Day range $117.39–$119.67, opened at $119.25.
- Volume was 151.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 165.38K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($120.10) and +4.9% vs its 200-day average ($113.42).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESQ dips 1.9% to $117.86
- Closed at $117.86, -1.93% vs the prior close of $120.18. Day range $116.90–$119.87, opened at $117.72.
- Volume was 115.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 167.09K.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($120.36) and +4.0% vs its 200-day average ($113.34).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESQ dips 0.8% to $120.18
- Closed at $120.18, -0.83% vs the prior close of $121.18. Day range $119.84–$122.01, opened at $121.61.
- Volume was 64.00K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 167.60K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($120.61) and +6.1% vs its 200-day average ($113.28).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESQ rises 2.2% to $121.18, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $121.18, +2.20% vs the prior close of $118.57. Day range $118.23–$122.20, opened at $118.30.
- Volume was 109.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 168.45K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($120.79) and +7.0% vs its 200-day average ($113.21).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESQ rises 0.4% to $118.57
- Closed at $118.57, +0.43% vs the prior close of $118.06. Day range $117.25–$119.25, opened at $117.88.
- Volume was 84.50K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 169.61K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($120.95) and +4.8% vs its 200-day average ($113.13).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESQ rises 2.0% to $118.06
- Closed at $118.06, +2.04% vs the prior close of $115.70. Day range $115.14–$118.18, opened at $115.80.
- Volume was 116.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 170.58K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($121.17) and +4.4% vs its 200-day average ($113.07).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 12.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESQ dips 0.6% to $115.70, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $115.70, -0.64% vs the prior close of $116.44. Day range $113.53–$116.57, opened at $115.21.
- Volume was 148.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 171.31K.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($121.45) and +2.4% vs its 200-day average ($113.02).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESQ dips 1.3% to $116.44
- Closed at $116.44, -1.34% vs the prior close of $118.02. Day range $116.44–$120.48, opened at $118.74.
- Volume was 149.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 170.39K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($121.68) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($112.98).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESQ dips 1.6% to $118.02
- Closed at $118.02, -1.58% vs the prior close of $119.92. Day range $117.82–$120.24, opened at $119.92.
- Volume was 165.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 169.98K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($121.76) and +4.5% vs its 200-day average ($112.93).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESQ rises 1.5% to $119.92
- Closed at $119.92, +1.46% vs the prior close of $118.19. Day range $118.75–$121.95, opened at $119.16.
- Volume was 129.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 173.15K.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($121.81) and +6.2% vs its 200-day average ($112.87).
- 52-week range $92.10–$134.82; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
ESQ latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ESQ in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 8-K/A — Current report (amended)
Amended current report
- Exhibits / financial statements only (Item 9.01).
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Sagliocca Andrew C sold 10,000 shares at $122.73 (≈$1.23M) on Sep 18, 2026; now holds 288,798
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $12.98M (prior year $11.89M) (+9.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.49 (prior year $1.38) (+8.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 3, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 24, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Things to know before you trade ESQ
- Last results release: Jul 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Jan 22, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 22, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.21% (largest 2.2%).
- Liquidity: about 137.97K shares (≈$16.40M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $118.89 vs a range of $92.10–$134.82 (63% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 14, 2026 ($0.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Andrew C Sagliocca sold 10,000 shares on Sep 18, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Aug 3, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 12.10M shares outstanding (Aug 1, 2026), +41.8% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Commercial Banks, NEC.
ESQ market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 119.17 | 120.38 | 117.72 | 118.89 | 166.78K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 119.25 | 119.67 | 117.39 | 118.95 | 151.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 117.72 | 119.87 | 116.90 | 117.86 | 115.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 121.61 | 122.01 | 119.84 | 120.18 | 64.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 118.30 | 122.20 | 118.23 | 121.18 | 109.70K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 117.88 | 119.25 | 117.25 | 118.57 | 84.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 115.80 | 118.18 | 115.14 | 118.06 | 116.40K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 115.21 | 116.57 | 113.53 | 115.70 | 148.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 118.74 | 120.48 | 116.44 | 116.44 | 149.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 119.92 | 120.24 | 117.82 | 118.02 | 165.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 119.16 | 121.95 | 118.75 | 119.92 | 129.90K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 116.41 | 118.69 | 114.55 | 118.19 | 142.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 118.38 | 120.06 | 116.27 | 116.37 | 169.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 119.60 | 121.10 | 117.22 | 117.82 | 121.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 121.70 | 122.23 | 119.49 | 119.69 | 122.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 124.14 | 126.16 | 122.16 | 122.28 | 125.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 121.99 | 124.42 | 121.70 | 123.17 | 163.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 121.05 | 122.43 | 120.29 | 121.36 | 117.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 122.26 | 123.62 | 120.56 | 121.05 | 163.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 123.19 | 125.50 | 121.83 | 122.06 | 232.30K |
About Esquire Financial
Esquire Financial (ESQ) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Commercial Banks, NEC”. Its business address is in JERICHO, NY. State of incorporation: MD. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1531031.
ESQ board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Caronia | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Anthony Coelho | Director | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Todd Deutsch | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Raymond Francis Kelly | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Joseph Melohn | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Robert Mitzman | Director | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Rena Nigam | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Michael G O'Rourke | President of Chicago Bank Div | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Richard T Powers | Director | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Andrew C Sagliocca | Vice Chairman, President & CEO | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Kevin C Waterhouse | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Selig Zises | Director | Mar 20, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Eric S Bader | EVP and COO | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Martin S. Korn | EVP and CTO | May 1, 2026 |
| Ari P Kornhaber | EVP and Head of Corp Dev | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Michael Lacapria | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Michael G O'Rourke | President of Chicago Bank Div | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Andrew C Sagliocca | Vice Chairman, President & CEO | Sep 21, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Andrew C Sagliocca | Sale | 10,000 | $122.73 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Andrew C Sagliocca | Sale | 10,000 | $122.73 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Andrew C Sagliocca | Sale | 10,000 | $122.73 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Andrew C Sagliocca | Sale | 10,000 | $122.73 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Robert Mitzman | Sale | 3,000 | $129.60 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Robert Mitzman | Sale | 3,000 | $129.60 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Robert Mitzman | Sale | 3,000 | $129.60 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Robert Mitzman | Sale | 3,000 | $129.60 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 2,000 | $105.25 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 3,000 | $105.00 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 2,000 | $105.25 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 3,000 | $105.00 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 2,000 | $105.25 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 3,000 | $105.00 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Selig Zises | Sale | 2,000 | $105.25 |
ESQ financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $50.82M | 5.87 | $59.84M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $43.66M | 5.14 | $42.21M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $41.01M | 4.91 | $42.40M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $28.52M | 3.47 | $38.80M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $17.93M | 2.26 | $30.08M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.51B, total liabilities $2.20B, cash $242.18M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESQ earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $116.02 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $114.65 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $110.43 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $102.50 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $104.78 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $84.93 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $86.12 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $65.74 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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