Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Stock Climbs As Q3 Earnings Face Margin Pressure

Oak Valley Bancorp entered its Q3 2026 report with a reputation as a quietly efficient community bank, carrying a 12 month P/E of 12.2x and a market price sitting well below at least one discounted cash flow estimate. The stock then rose about 3% to US$34.25 after the release. However, the real story sits inside the income line. Earnings per share of about US$0.78 on revenue of roughly US$21.6 million highlight profitability as the key angle this quarter, especially with trailing net margin...