Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (ESQ) Stock
ESQ has an Alpha Score of 58 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 8, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported ESQ in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Renaissance Technologies's at $9.48M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 4 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 9, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 29.8 and its net margin 36.7% (key statistics as of Nov 8, 2026).
What is ESQ's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 58 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 8, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which hedge funds own ESQ?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 80K | $9.48M | +42% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 26K | $3.11M | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 21K | $2.51M | -35% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 13K | $1.57M | +81% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 11K | $1.27M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 26 | Coelho Anthony | Director | SELL | 11.6K | $1.5M |
| Oct 28, 26 | Kornhaber Ari P | EVP and Head of Corp Dev | SELL | 13.4K | $1.7M |
| Oct 28, 26 | Kornhaber Ari P | EVP and Head of Corp Dev | SELL | 6.6K | $847K |
| Sep 18, 26 | Sagliocca Andrew C | Vice Chairman, President & CEO | SELL | 10.0K | $1.2M |
| Jul 30, 26 | Mitzman Robert | Director | SELL | 3.0K | $389K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 9, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ESQ's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 8, 2026
How does ESQ's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | ESQ | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 29.8 | 12.8 | 242 |
| Net margin | 36.68% | 20.71% | 227 |
| Return on equity | 17.81% | 12.34% | 255 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.10% | 3.28% | 189 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 10, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
ESQ price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. do?
Esquire Financial Holdings Inc. is a financial services company that primarily operates within the community banking sector. The company's key function is to provide a wide range of banking products and services tailored specifically for the professional services sector, which includes law firms, accounting firms, and related industries. Esquire Financial Holdings is renowned for its commitment to personalized customer service, offering business loans, lines of credit, cash management, and trust services. Although it caters predominantly to professional clients, it also extends retail banking services to individual customers. Esquire Financial Holdings plays a significant role in its niche market by understanding the specialized financial needs of legal professionals and allied sectors, thus offering customized solutions that are not typically available from larger banking institutions. Through a strategic approach in addressing underserved niche markets, this institution has carved out a specialized presence in the banking industry. Headquartered in New York, Esquire Financial Holdings continues to leverage its expertise and market insight to expand its footprint within its target industries, influencing how financial services are delivered to professional service providers.