VSTS Vestis Corp Insider Trading

Director Pertz buys 25,000 shares at $6.90 in 2 transactions; 3 insiders buying within 14 days; stock up 75% in 90 days.

Douglas A Pertz, a director at Vestis Corp (VSTS), purchased 25,000 shares total across two transactions on 2025-12-18 and 2025-12-19 at a blended average price of $6.90, increasing his holdings by 8.4% to 322,010 shares. This filing coincides with a broader insider buying pattern: 2 other insiders also purchased shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated interest despite the company's fundamentals—VSTS is unprofitable (net income of $-676,000.00 in the latest quarter) with flat-to-negative revenue growth (-2.5% annually). The timing merits attention: the stock has surged 75.0% over the past 90 days and is currently up 17.4% on the 30-day view, trading at $7.14, though it remains 56.6% below its 52-week high of $16.45. Pertz's prior 5 trades at VSTS show a mixed track record with 3 of 5 achieving positive 90-day returns, offering modest evidence of picking entry points, but the current surge in price since purchase and the broader cluster activity warrant deeper analysis into whether insiders perceive fundamental improvement ahead or are reacting to near-term momentum.

Director Meister Keith A. bought 1,010,064 shares for $6,874,339.00 at Vestis Corp (VSTS) in two transactions on 2025-12-16 and 2025-12-17.

Keith A. Meister, a director of Vestis Corp, executed 2 separate open-market purchases totaling 1,010,064 shares for $6,874,339.00 at a blended average price of $6.81 per share on consecutive trading days. The transactions increased his holdings by 5.4% to 19,813,963 shares post-transaction. At the time of purchase, the stock was -57.7% from its 52-week high of $16.45 and has risen 34.4% over the past 30 days and 67.7% over the past 90 days from the transaction dates. Notably, a cluster pattern is present—2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. However, Meister's own prior trading history at VSTS shows 0 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with cumulative 90-day underperformance. The company generated $673.8M in revenue in the latest quarter but remains unprofitable with negative full-year net income and declining year-over-year revenue of -2.5%.

Director William Goetz buys 6,746 shares of VSTS at $7.42; holds 29,876 post-purchase amid -57.1% decline from 52-week high.

Director William Goetz purchased 6,746 shares at $7.42 on 2025-12-08, increasing his holdings by 29.2% to 29,876 shares total. The purchase occurs as Vestis stock trades at $7.13, down 57.1% from its 52-week high of $16.62, though the stock is up 34.5% over the past 30 days and 75.2% over the past 90 days. Goetz's prior buy at VSTS in May 2025 returned -21.5% at the 90-day mark, and his cross-ticker track record shows zero wins across one prior buy with an average 90-day return of -21.5%. Vestis remains unprofitable with a net loss of $676.0K in the latest quarter and negative annual revenue growth of -2.5%, providing a cautious backdrop for the transaction.

VSTS CEO James Barber buys 164,000 shares in 2 transactions for $1,041,964.13 at blended $6.35

CEO James J. Barber purchased 164,000 shares (164.0K shares) across 2 separate transactions on 2025-12-03 and 2025-12-04 for a total of $1,041,964.13, lifting his holdings from 478,469 to 642,469 shares (a 34.3% increase). The purchase occurred at an average price of $6.35, below the current market price of $7.00. Vestis is currently unprofitable with latest-quarter net income of $-676,000.00 and negative full-year results, while revenue declined 2.5% year-over-year. The stock trades 57.9% below its 52-week high of $16.62 but has gained 32.1% over the past 30 days and 53.5% over 90 days. This substantial open-market equity commitment by the CEO during a period of business underperformance and depressed valuation relative to recent highs warrants investor attention to whether management expects a turnaround.

Director Meister Keith A. bought 800,675 shares across 3 transactions (May 23–28) at blended average $5.97, raising holdings to 18.80M shares.

Director Meister Keith A. executed three separate purchases totaling 800,675 shares for $4,777,431.63 between May 23 and May 28, with transaction prices ranging from $5.89 to $6.05. This increased his holdings by 4.4% to 18.80M shares. The current price of $6.04 sits 63.7% below the 52-week high of $16.62, and the stock has declined 31.6% over 30 days and 49.4% over 90 days, indicating substantial recent volatility. Vestis Corp's fundamentals show net income of -$27.8M against quarterly revenue of $665.2M, with flat annual revenue growth at -0.7%, suggesting operational headwinds. While Meister's cross-ticker track record shows 7 prior buys and 8 prior sells with a 75% well-timed rate on the sells, his prior trades at VSTS (2 purchases on May 8 and May 9) have no yet-measurable 30- or 90-day outcomes, limiting the ability to assess whether this buying pattern reflects informed conviction or mechanical accumulation during a significant drawdown.

Director Goetz buys 7.5K shares of VSTS at $6.61; stock -60.6% from 52-week high; 4 insiders bought in 14 days

Director William Goetz purchased 7,500 shares at $6.61 on 2025-05-09, increasing his holdings by 48.0% to 23,130 shares total. The buy occurs against a backdrop of significant stock weakness: the current price of $6.55 sits -60.6% below the 52-week high of $16.62 and down -52.4% over the past 90 days. Notably, this transaction is part of a cluster pattern with 4 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated accumulation at depressed price levels. However, the company's fundamentals present a complex picture: while revenue stands at $665,249,000.00, the latest quarter shows a net loss of $-27,830,000.00, and annual revenue growth is flat at -0.7% year-over-year, leaving open the question of whether this buying reflects confidence in a turnaround or opportunistic accumulation during distress.

Director Meister buys 995.3K shares at $6.14 avg ($6.1M); stock down 60.6% from high amid -27.8M loss; 4-insider cluster buy signals.

Keith A. Meister, a director at Vestis Corp, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 995,347 shares for $6,110,560.25 at a blended average price of $6.14 on May 8–9, 2025. This transaction increased his holdings from 17,007,877 to 18,003,224 shares (+5.9%). The purchase occurs as the stock trades at $6.55, down 60.6% from its 52-week high of $16.62 and down 16.8% over the past 30 days, while the company reported a net loss of $27,830,000 and revenue growth of -0.7%. The significance of this filing is amplified by a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating coordinated insider accumulation at depressed price levels. Across Meister's cross-ticker history, his 8 prior sales achieved a well-timed rate of 75.00%, suggesting a track record of disciplined execution, though that prior performance does not directly predict outcomes for this new buy position in Vestis.

EVP/COO Seward bought 10,000 VSTS shares at $6.23; 4-insider cluster in 14 days as stock down 60.6% from high

Seward William J. (EVP & Chief Operating Officer) purchased 10,000 shares at $6.23 on 2025-05-08, increasing his holdings to 130,861 shares (+8.3% vs pre-transaction). This transaction is part of a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The stock is currently trading at $6.55, down 60.6% from its 52-week high of $16.62 and down 52.4% over the past 90 days, creating a context of significant price deterioration. Against this backdrop of coordinated insider purchasing at depressed levels, investors should monitor whether this reflects management's assessment of intrinsic value or responds to near-term operational recovery expectations, especially given the company's current net loss of $27.8M against $665.2M quarterly revenue.

Director Burke buys 18,382 shares of VSTS at $5.73; 4-insider cluster buy amid -54.3% decline

Burke Richard L. Jr. purchased 18,382 shares at $5.73 on 2025-05-08, increasing his holdings by 61.8% to 48,112 shares. This purchase occurs as part of a cluster pattern in which 4 other insiders have also bought within the past 14 days. The timing is notable against the broader price context: the stock trades at $6.29 today, down -62.2% from its 52-week high of $16.62 and down -54.3% over 90 days. Fundamentals show the company posted a net loss of $27.8M on revenue of $665.2M in the latest quarter, with flat annual revenue growth (-0.7%), suggesting operational challenges rather than near-term financial improvement. The concurrent buying by multiple insiders at depressed prices warrants examination of whether this reflects management's assessment of downside support or other non-public considerations.

Director Pertz buys 70.0K VSTS shares at $6.17; stock down 62.2% from 52-week high amid cluster buy and negative earnings.

Douglas A Pertz, a director of Vestis Corp, purchased 70,000 shares at $6.17 on 2025-05-08, increasing his holdings by 30.8% to 297,010 shares total. The stock is now trading at $6.29, down 62.2% from its 52-week high of $16.62 and down 54.3% over the past 90 days. The company reported net income of -$27,830,000 in its latest quarter and revenue growth of -0.7% year-over-year, with a P/E of 39.31. Four other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating a coordinated cluster pattern. Pertz's same-ticker history shows 3 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with his May 2024 purchases delivering positive 90-day returns of 4.3% and 18.1%, though his cross-ticker track record shows only a 42.86% 90-day win rate. The substantial price decline, persistent losses, and insider buying cluster warrant attention to whether this accumulation reflects conviction or is merely a routine defensive positioning in a challenged business.