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Insider Trading May 28, 2026 12:19 PM

Insider Activity at Tredegar Corp.: 10% Owner Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Governance Changes

James Gottwald divests shares of TG stock over two days, while corporate governance undergoes director changes and shareholder meetings.

By Jordan Park TG

A significant insider transaction was reported involving James T. Gottwald, a ten percent owner of Tredegar Corp. (NASDAQ:TG). Over late May 2026, Mr. Gottwald sold a total of 20,496 shares, equating to approximately $164,123. These sales occurred while the company's market capitalization stood at $274 million and the stock traded near $8.00. The report also highlights recent changes in Tredegar's board of directors and its annual shareholder meeting.

Insider Activity at Tredegar Corp.: 10% Owner Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Governance Changes
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Key Points

  • Insider selling by a major shareholder (James T. Gottwald), indicating potential liquidity needs or valuation adjustments.
  • The company's financial metrics show profitability over the last twelve months and an estimated undervaluation based on specific analysis (P/E ratio of 9.75; EPS of $0.82).
  • Tredegar is undergoing significant corporate governance changes, including board director appointments and resignations.

A notable insider sale was reported concerning James T. Gottwald, who holds a ten percent stake in Tredegar Corp. (NASDAQ:TG). Over the course of two days in late May 2026, Mr. Gottwald disposed of a total of 20,496 shares of the company's common stock, amounting to an aggregate value of approximately $164,123.

The sales were executed at weighted average prices that ranged between $8.001 and $8.014 per share. At the time of reporting, the stock was trading at $7.99, which is slightly below the transaction averages, with a market capitalization assessed at $274 million.

Details of the Dispositions

The divestiture unfolded across two distinct dates:

  • May 26, 2026: Mr. Gottwald sold 10,144 shares of Tredegar common stock. The weighted average price for this transaction was $8.001 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $8.00 to $8.03. These specific shares were held indirectly as co-trustee of the Residual 10-year CLAT UA FDGJR Living Trust.
  • May 27, 2026: The second tranche involved the sale of an additional 10,352 shares. For this day's sales, the weighted average price was $8.014 per share, and prices ranged from $8.00 to $8.08. Similar to the first transaction, these shares were held indirectly as co-trustee of the Residual 10-year CLAT UA FDGJR Living Trust.

The reported insider activity comes against a backdrop of specific financial metrics for Tredegar. The company currently trades at a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.75 and demonstrated profitability over the last twelve months, achieving earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82. Furthermore, analysis from InvestingPro suggests that the stock may be undervalued based on its calculated Fair Value.

Current Ownership Structure

Following these reported transactions, Mr. Gottwald's direct ownership stake in Tredegar common stock remains at 40,000 shares. His complex indirect holdings include: