Insider Trading March 26, 2026

Andersons Director Sells $1.09M in Stock as Shares Trade Near Yearly High

Patrick E. Bowe disposed of 15,000 shares across two days; company posts stronger-than-expected EPS but softer revenue and adjusts credit facilities

By Avery Klein ANDE
Andersons Director Sells $1.09M in Stock as Shares Trade Near Yearly High
ANDE

Patrick E. Bowe, a director of Andersons, Inc. (ANDE), sold 15,000 shares of common stock in two transactions on March 24 and March 25, 2026, realizing roughly $1.09 million. The trades took place as the stock traded close to its 52-week high. The company recently reported a fourth-quarter earnings beat on adjusted EPS but recorded revenue below consensus and moved to amend its credit arrangements.

Key Points

  • Director Patrick E. Bowe sold 15,000 shares across two transactions on March 24 and March 25, 2026, for roughly $1.09 million.
  • Andersons reported adjusted Q4 earnings per share of $2.04, beating the $1.56 estimate, while revenue came in at $2.54 billion versus a $3.28 billion consensus; Renewables and Agribusiness segments produced $54 million and $46 million in pretax income, respectively.
  • The company amended its credit facilities - reducing the revolving credit line from $1.55 billion to $1.30 billion and extending maturities, including a $114.3 million term loan - while shares trade near the 52-week high.

Patrick E. Bowe, a member of Andersons, Inc.'s board, completed two stock sales totaling 15,000 shares on March 24 and March 25, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The combined proceeds from those transactions amounted to approximately $1.09 million.

The two trades were executed at different price points. On March 24, Bowe sold 800 shares at $72.09 per share. The following day he sold 14,200 shares at $72.78 per share. After these dispositions, Bowe's direct ownership in Andersons stands at 144,874.6324 shares.


Timing and market context

The sales occurred while Andersons' stock was trading near its 52-week high of $73.97, having risen markedly from a 52-week low of $31.03. Over the last 12 months the shares have delivered a 71.5% total return. Separately, an analysis cited in market commentary indicates the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value.


Recent financial results and segment performance

In a recent quarterly release, Andersons reported adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share for the fourth quarter, outpacing the consensus projection of $1.56. That earnings outperformance coincided with revenue of $2.54 billion, which fell short of the $3.28 billion consensus estimate.

Company disclosures attributed strong profitability in part to record production in the Renewables segment, which produced $54 million in pretax income. The Agribusiness segment also contributed materially, reporting $46 million in pretax income for the period. Benchmark has maintained a Buy rating on Andersons, keeping a $75.00 price target while pointing to the Renewables and Agribusiness segments as material drivers of recent results.


Credit facility amendments

Andersons has amended its existing credit agreement, reducing the size of its revolving credit facility from $1.55 billion to $1.30 billion and extending the maturity date to March 20, 2031. The maturity of a $114.3 million term loan was similarly extended to March 20, 2031. The company characterized these adjustments as strategic moves to manage its credit facilities.


Filing details

The Form 4 documenting Bowe's sales was signed on his behalf by Melissa Trippel under a limited power of attorney granted on August 16, 2023. The sales were executed on March 24 and March 25, 2026, as noted in the filing.


What the transactions show

The filing provides a clear record of an insider sale executed while the stock was trading near its yearly high, and it sits alongside recent company-level developments: a sizable adjusted-earnings beat, revenue below expectations, segment-level profitability in Renewables and Agribusiness, and an amendment to credit facilities. Together these data points give investors updated information on insider activity, recent operational performance, and the company’s current financing posture.

Risks

  • Revenue for the quarter was materially below consensus ($2.54 billion actual vs. $3.28 billion expected), reflecting uncertainty in top-line performance which impacts investors evaluating growth and margin sustainability.
  • Market commentary cited in the piece indicates the stock may be overvalued relative to its Fair Value, which could affect investor expectations as shares trade close to the 52-week high.
  • Reduction of the revolving credit facility from $1.55 billion to $1.30 billion changes the company’s liquidity profile; although maturities were extended to March 20, 2031, the smaller facility could influence working-capital capacity in capital-intensive segments such as Agribusiness and Renewables.

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