STGW Stagwell Inc Insider Trading

CEO Penn Mark Jeffery purchases 20K shares as stock trades well below 52-week high; all prior open-market purchases show conflicting near-term weakness but long-term gains.

Penn Mark Jeffery, Stagwell's CEO, purchased 20,000 shares on the open market while the stock trades noticeably below its 52-week high—a price point that typically signals an opportunity window for executives with deep operational knowledge. This is his fifth open-market purchase in the past three years, underscoring a consistent pattern of share accumulation rather than diversification or selling. His prior two purchases at this ticker where outcomes are measurable were both poorly timed in the near term (shares declined in the following 30 days), yet both ultimately gained over a longer horizon, suggesting the stock tends to recover after initial weakness. The company remains profitable with growing revenue, though the stock currently trades at a stretched valuation relative to its 52-week range. Jeffery's repeat buying at lower prices, despite the near-term headwinds visible in his most recent purchase history, contrasts with the typical insider sale pattern during weakness and warrants attention as a test of whether his conviction in accumulation at these prices will be rewarded.

Director Bradley J. Gross sells nearly entire stake worth ~$13M as stock trades below recent highs

Bradley J. Gross, a director at Stagwell, liquidated nearly his entire equity position—over 2.1 million shares—in a single transaction, representing a substantial exit from the company. The sale occurred as the stock trades notably below its recent highs and the company faces profitability headwinds: the latest quarter showed a loss despite the company having returned to annual profitability. The timing is notable—Gross is divesting precisely when the stock has retreated from its peak, a pattern that often signals concern about near-term direction rather than opportunistic rebalancing during a dip. This director-level exit from near-complete ownership in a company with mixed recent financial results warrants investor attention as a potential signal of internal confidence erosion, particularly given that directors typically retain meaningful stakes as a show of faith in their company's prospects.

Director Samaha Eli bought 665,757 shares across two transactions totaling $2,881,182.39 at Stagwell Inc (STGW) on 2025-06-04 and 2025-06-05.

Director Samaha Eli purchased 665,757 shares across 2 transactions totaling $2,881,182.39 (at blended average $4.33), increasing his holdings by 9.1% from 7,348,565 to 8,014,322 shares. The stock has declined 22.7% over the past 30 days and 27.9% over 90 days, trading at $4.49 versus a 52-week high of $8.10, placing it 44.6% below peak levels. This filing coincides with a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Critically, Samaha's cross-ticker track record shows 16 prior buys with a 93.33% 90-day win rate (average +61.6% return), but his prior STGW buy on 2025-05-09 remains too recent for outcome measurement, leaving no same-ticker timing history. Fundamentals show revenue of $651,740,000.00 (+12.4% annual growth) against a net loss of $-2,917,000.00 in the latest quarter, and market cap of $1,201,895,480.15.

Director Desiree Rogers buys 2,086 shares at $4.75 as stock falls 47.3% from 52-week high; 4 other insiders also bought in past 14 days

Desiree Rogers, a director at Stagwell, purchased 2,086 shares at $4.75 on 2025-05-21, increasing her holdings to 162,014 shares. This transaction occurs within a pronounced cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting aligned activity across the leadership. The timing coincides with significant price pressure—the stock trades at 47.3% below its 52-week high of $8.10 and down 25.5% over the past 30 days, while the company posted net income of $-2.9M against $651.7M in quarterly revenue. The cluster buy pattern combined with deteriorating near-term price action and negative earnings warrants scrutiny of the underlying catalysts driving this synchronized insider purchasing.

Director Charlene Barshefsky bought 24,350 shares (24.4K) of STGW at $4.30; cluster buy pattern with 4 other insiders in past 14 days.

Director Charlene Barshefsky purchased 24,350 shares for $104,826.75 on 2025-06-04, increasing her holdings by +15.1% to 185,316 shares post-transaction. This purchase occurs as part of a broader cluster pattern: 4 other insiders have also bought within the past 14 days. The stock trades at $4.27 currently, down -25.5% over 30 days and -47.3% from its 52-week high of $8.10, creating a backdrop of material price decline. The company's fundamentals show a growing business (Revenue $651.7M with +12.4% annual growth) but recent losses (Net income $-2.9M in the latest quarter), presenting a mixed picture. The synchronized insider buying activity across multiple directors warrants attention as a potential signal of perceived value at current depressed price levels.

President Leveton Jay purchases 2,500 shares of STGW at $4.06; stock down 48.3% from 52-week high, cluster buy pattern emerges.

Leveton Jay, President of Stagwell Inc, purchased 2,500 shares at $4.06 on 2025-06-03, adding to his 2,691,220 existing shares. The purchase occurs as STGW trades 48.3% below its 52-week high of $8.10 and has declined 32.7% over the past 90 days. His prior purchase at this ticker on 2023-08-21 returned +3.3% over 90 days, and his cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% 90-day win rate, though this current transaction size (2,500 shares, $10.2K) represents a modest addition to existing holdings. A cluster pattern has emerged with 2 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated accumulation during a period of significant stock weakness.

CEO Penn Mark Jeffery buys 10,000 shares of STGW at $4.87; stock down 41.6% from 52-week high; cluster buy by 2 other insiders in past 14 days.

Penn Mark Jeffery, CEO of Stagwell Inc, purchased 10,000 shares at $4.87 on 2025-05-21, increasing his holdings to 9,014,055 shares. The transaction occurs as the stock trades at $4.73, down 41.6% from its 52-week high of $8.10 and down 23.1% over 90 days. His prior open-market buys at STGW on 2024-02-28 and 2024-02-29 both realized positive 90-day returns (+35.8% and +31.2% respectively), establishing a pattern of well-timed entry points at this ticker. This current purchase coincides with a cluster buy pattern: two other insiders also acquired shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence among the leadership group. The company reported $651.7M in latest quarterly revenue with annual growth of +12.4%, though net income sits at $-2.9M, indicating operational challenges despite revenue expansion.

CEO Mark Jeffery buys 10,000 shares at $4.74, extending pattern of two prior STGW purchases both posting 90d gains of +17.9% and +35.8%

Mark Jeffery, Chief Executive Officer, purchased 10,000 shares at $4.74 on 2025-05-09, adding to his 9.00M share position post-transaction. This buy occurs at a price -33.2% from the 52-week high of $8.10, and follows a consistent pattern: his two prior open-market purchases at Stagwell (2024-02-28 and 2024-02-29) both delivered positive 90-day returns of +19.6% and +17.9% respectively. His cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% win rate on 2 prior buys with avg 90d return of +33.5%, indicating a historical pattern of favorable trade timing. The company reported $651.7M in quarterly revenue with +12.4% annual growth, though most recent net income was negative at $-2.9M, creating a mixed fundamental backdrop. The recurrence of this insider's buys after prior well-timed acquisitions warrants attention to whether this signals renewed conviction or follows a mechanical pattern.

Director Samaha Eli bought 200,903 shares of STGW at $4.76, adding $956,318.37 to position near 52-week low.

Director Eli Samaha purchased 200,903 shares at $4.76, representing a $956.3K capital deployment that increased his holdings by 2.8% to 7.35M shares. The purchase occurred at a price 13% below the current $5.41 level and 41% below the 52-week high of $8.10, placing the transaction near depressed valuation territory. Samaha's cross-ticker open-market history shows 16 prior buys with an average 90-day return of +62.8% (win rate 93.75%), but this backward-looking track record does not constrain forward outcomes at this ticker; notably, his cross-ticker sells have demonstrated a 0.00% well-timed rate, indicating systematic difficulty timing sell exits. STGW fundamentals show net losses of $2.9M against revenue of $651.7M with annual growth of +12.4%, creating a mixed picture: growth on the top line coupled with near-term profitability headwinds.

Director Gross Bradley J sold 4,000,000 shares (4.00M) of STGW at $6.34, reducing stake to 12,981,022 shares

Director Bradley J. Gross sold 4,000,000 shares at $6.34, reducing his holdings by 23.6% from 16,981,022 to 12,981,022 shares, for a total value of $25,360,000.00. This represents a substantial reduction in his equity stake at a price $0.27 below the current price of $6.61 and 19.3% below the 52-week high of $8.19, occurring within a broader context of company headwinds. The company reported quarterly revenue of $670,059,000.00 against a net loss of $1,282,000.00 and an annual revenue decline of 6.0%, providing operational context for the magnitude of this insider disposition.