AP AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP Insider Trading

CEO Brett McBrayer bought 3,300 shares of AMPCO PITTSBURGH (AP) at $9.03; prior two AP buys posted +42.0% and +106.9% 30-day returns.

McBrayer, the Chief Executive Officer, purchased 3,300 shares at $9.03 on 2026-05-19, increasing his holdings to 557.7K shares. His two prior buys at this same ticker on 2026-03-19 and 2025-12-01 produced 30-day returns of +42.0% and +106.9% respectively, establishing a pattern of timing at the 2 of 2 prior buys. The current price of $9.83 sits -20.1% from the 52-week high of $12.30, while the stock has climbed +14.8% over the 90-day period. Meanwhile, the company reported net income of $-867.0K in its latest quarter and was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year, creating a contrast between the CEO's repeated purchases and deteriorating profitability metrics.

CEO McBrayer Brett bought 7,500 shares at $6.67 on 2026-03-19; stock now $6.90, up 68.7% in 90 days after similar prior buy that returned 253.6%.

McBrayer Brett, Chief Executive Officer, purchased 7,500 shares at $6.67 for $50,025.00, increasing his holdings from 578.2K to 585.7K shares. This buy mirrors a prior purchase at AP on 2025-12-01 that generated a 90-day return of +253.6%, and his cross-ticker insider buy track record shows a 100% win rate with an average 90-day return of +253.6%. The current stock price of $6.90 sits 30.9% below the 52-week high but has advanced 68.7% over the past 90 days—consistent with the pattern established by his December purchase at this ticker. However, the company remains unprofitable (negative net income of $-2.2M in the latest quarter) despite 3.8% annual revenue growth, creating tension between the insider's purchase signal and underlying fundamentals. Investors should monitor whether the recovery in stock price is sustainable or reflects near-term technical momentum unmoored from profitability.

CEO Brett McBrayer buys 19,000 shares of AP at $2.58; stock at $2.74, down -27.1% from 52-week high

CEO Brett McBrayer purchased 19,000 shares (448.6K post-transaction) at $2.58 on 2025-12-01, expanding his stake by 4.4% versus pre-transaction holdings. The company is currently unprofitable, reporting net income of -$2.2M on $108.0M quarterly revenue, with negative annual revenue growth of -1.0%. The stock is trading at $2.74, down -27.1% from its 52-week high of $3.76 but up +30.5% over the last 30 days, suggesting recent recovery momentum. This purchase by the CEO occurs within a contextual backdrop of operational losses and depressed valuation relative to recent peaks, though the timing relative to the 30-day upward move warrants examination of whether the executive filed the transaction report with a delay.

Louis Berkman Investment CO acquires 93,000 shares of AP at $2.67; cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days amid quarterly loss of $2.2M.

Louis Berkman Investment CO, a 10% holder, purchased 93,000 shares at $2.67 on 2025-11-17, increasing its stake by 3.1% to 3,127,792 shares. This transaction is part of a cluster pattern—2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated accumulation at a price point 28.5% below the 52-week high. However, the company is currently unprofitable: the latest quarter showed net income of $-2.2M against revenue of $108.0M, and annual revenue growth was -1.0%, with a P/E ratio of 134.50 reflecting distressed equity valuation. The stock has recovered 18.0% over the past 30 days but remains down 4.6% over 90 days. Investors should assess whether the cluster buying reflects genuine operational recovery or value-driven accumulation at a distressed price in a company facing contraction.

Director McNair buys 3,000 AP shares at $2.52; cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days

McNair Darrell L, a Director, purchased 3,000 shares at $2.52 on 2025-11-19, increasing his holdings by 4.9% to 63,912 shares. This transaction is part of a cluster buy pattern, with 2 other insiders also acquiring shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated or consensus-driven activity at the board level. At the company level, fundamentals are challenged: the latest quarter showed $108,009,000.00 in revenue with a net loss of $-2,211,000.00, and the stock trades at a P/E of 128.00 with annual revenue declining 1.0% year-over-year. Across his prior trades at AP, McNair's timing record is mixed—one of two completed buys produced positive 90-day returns, while the 2023-09-13 buy showed a 90d return of -19.6%—offering modest evidence of stock-selection acumen at this ticker.

Director Michael German buys 40,000 shares of AP at $2.65; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days

Director Michael German purchased 40,000 shares at $2.65 on 2025-11-17, increasing his holdings by 22.0% to 221,670 shares post-transaction. This buy occurs within a cluster pattern—2 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated conviction at this price level. However, the company's fundamentals present a mixed picture: while the stock is up 27.8% over the past 30 days (from a 52-week low of $1.66), net income stands at $-2.2M, annual revenue growth is -1.0%, and the P/E ratio of 131.00 reflects significant earnings pressure. The buy at $2.65 now trades at a -30.3% discount to the 52-week high of $3.76, and the stock remains unprofitable. The cluster buy pattern warrants monitoring to assess whether multiple insiders see value at current depressed valuations or whether this signals operational expectations not yet reflected in public filings.

Director Darrell McNair purchases 10,000 shares of AP at $2.68; cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days

Director Darrell McNair bought 10,000 shares at $2.68 on 2025-11-17, increasing his holdings by 19.6% to 60,912 shares post-transaction. The current price of $2.62 sits -30.3% from the 52-week high of $3.76 and is near the lower bound of the 52-week range ($1.66–$3.76). A cluster buy pattern is present, with 2 other insiders also purchasing within the past 14 days. However, McNair's cross-ticker track record shows mixed timing outcomes: 2 prior buys averaging -4.2% 30-day and -1.6% 90-day returns, with a 50% win rate. His prior same-ticker buys at AP are split—one yielded -17.0% at 30 days and -19.6% at 90 days, while the other returned +8.7% and +16.4% respectively. Fundamental headwinds persist: the company reported net income of $-2.2M on revenue of $108.0M, with annual revenue growth flat at -1.0% and a P/E ratio of 131.00, reflecting minimal earnings. The transaction's significance is modest; while the cluster activity and substantial position increase warrant attention, the insider's uneven prior execution at this ticker and deteriorating fundamentals limit conviction signals.

Director Fessenden buys 3,780 shares across 4 transactions at $2.21 avg; stock now trades $2.08, down 24.6% from 52-week high

Elizabeth Anne Fessenden, a director at AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP, executed 4 separate purchases totaling 3,780 shares for $8,343.89 across March 24–25, 2025, at prices ranging from $2.16 to $2.27 with a blended average of $2.21. Her post-transaction holdings stand at 106,602 shares, a net increase of 3.7% from her prior 102,822 shares. The current stock price of $2.08 sits 24.6% below the 52-week high of $2.76, though it has gained 4.5% over the past 30 days. The company's recent quarterly revenue was $96,166,000, offset by a net loss of $1,959,000, and the stock carries a P/E of 104.00 against a market cap of $41,796,803.36. Fessenden's cross-ticker insider history shows 1 prior buy with an average 30-day return of -20.2%, providing limited evidence of favorable timing in her public market activity. The transaction represents a modest absolute dollar commitment relative to company scale and occurs without any scheduled trading plan or private-placement context evident in the filing.