Mark Lowry Maurer, serving as the Chief Risk Officer for StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), has executed a substantial divestment of company equity, selling a total of 46,248 shares of common stock across two consecutive trading days. The transaction generated approximately $6,238,421 in proceeds. The shares were offloaded at prices ranging between $133.6278 and $135.3106 per share.
The liquidation activity began on June 15, 2026, when Maurer sold 34,706 shares at an average price of $135.3106. On the following day, June 16, 2026, he sold an additional 11,542 shares at an average price of $133.6278. The reported prices reflect average execution prices, with comprehensive transaction details available upon request.
This sale activity occurs against a backdrop of significant price appreciation for StoneX shares. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $139.24, reflecting a remarkable 133% gain over the past year. According to analysis from InvestingPro, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its calculated Fair Value. Despite this overvaluation assessment, the company trades at a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.75. Notably, the stock carries a relatively low Price/Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.55, which some metrics suggest indicates attractive valuation relative to its growth trajectory. These valuation insights are derived from comprehensive Pro Research Reports available for StoneX and over 1,400 other US equities via InvestingPro.
The share sales followed the exercise of 46,248 stock options by Maurer on June 15, 2026. Through this exercise, he acquired common stock at a price of $13.34 per share, resulting in a total value of $616,948. All transactions, including both the option exercise and the subsequent sales of common stock, were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Maurer adopted on February 12, 2026.
Following these transactions, Maurer directly holds 135,496 shares of StoneX common stock. Additionally, he maintains a position of 522,492 derivative shares in the form of stock options. The stock currently trades at 132.66, reflecting a change of +0.76 (+0.58%) at the close. In after-hours trading, the price stood at 134.28, up +1.62 (+1.22%).
In broader corporate developments, StoneX Group Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company exceeded earnings expectations, reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07 against a projected $1.34. Despite this significant earnings beat, the company's revenue of $829.1 million did not meet the forecast of $1.33 billion.
Furthermore, StoneX Group's Board of Directors approved a three-for-two stock split, which will be executed as a stock dividend. Shareholders of record as of July 7, 2026, will receive one additional share for every two shares owned after trading closes on July 17, 2026.
In operational expansion news, StoneX announced plans to expand its operations in Birmingham, Alabama. The company intends to add nearly 90 employees over the next three to five years. StoneX will occupy a new 46,000-square-foot office in Protective Center, which includes conference rooms and collaboration areas. These developments highlight the company's strategic moves and financial performance as it navigates its current market position.