Insider Trading March 25, 2026

SFS Holding Executes $7.1M Sale of UWM Class A Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Two-day transaction reduces SFS stake as UWMC trades near its 52-week low amid mixed corporate developments

By Avery Klein UWMC TWO
SFS Holding Executes $7.1M Sale of UWM Class A Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
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SFS Holding Corp, a roughly 10% holder of UWM Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: UWMC), sold 2,001,148 Class A shares across two transactions on March 24-25, 2026, for about $7.1 million. The sales were executed under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2025. The disposals come as UWMC shares trade near a 52-week low and following recent corporate activity involving a proposed acquisition of Two Harbors and mixed analyst reactions to UWM's outlook.

Key Points

  • SFS Holding Corp, a roughly 10% shareholder of UWM Holdings (UWMC), sold 2,001,148 Class A shares for about $7.1 million across March 24-25, 2026.
  • Both tranches were executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 16, 2025; SFS’s holdings fell from 6,332,153 to 5,331,579 shares after the second sale.
  • The sales occurred while UWMC traded near its 52-week low and amid related corporate activity involving UWM’s proposed acquisition of Two Harbors and mixed analyst reactions.

Transaction details

SFS Holding Corp, identified as a ten percent owner of UWM Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: UWMC), sold a total of 2,001,148 shares of Class A Common Stock across two transactions on March 24 and March 25, 2026. The aggregate proceeds from the two tranches were approximately $7.1 million, with per-share prices in the range of $3.55 to $3.63.

On March 24, SFS Holding disposed of 1,000,574 shares at a weighted average price of $3.63 per share. Individual executions in that tranche were priced between $3.58 and $3.73, producing total proceeds of roughly $3.63 million. After that sale SFS Holding Corp. held 6,332,153 shares of UWM Class A stock.

The following day, March 25, SFS Holding sold another 1,000,574 shares at a weighted average of $3.55 per share. Trades in this tranche executed at prices from $3.48 to $3.72 per share, yielding approximately $3.55 million. After the March 25 sale SFS Holding Corp.’s position decreased to 5,331,579 shares.

Both sales were carried out pursuant to a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan that SFS Corp established on September 16, 2025. The filings indicate the transactions were consistent with that plan's parameters.

Ownership and relationships

Mat Ishbia is identified in regulatory disclosures as the indirect holder of the securities through his roles as Chief Executive Officer and sole director of SFS Corp, as well as the investment advisor to the trust that holds the voting securities of SFS Corp.

Market context

The trades occurred while UWM Holdings shares were trading near a 52-week low of $3.46 and had declined more than 40% over the prior six months. An InvestingPro analysis cited in regulatory commentary places a Fair Value estimate for the stock at $4.15, compared with the then-current trading price of $3.53, suggesting the stock may be undervalued based on that assessment.

Concurrent corporate developments

The insider selling comes amid a flurry of activity involving UWM Holdings and Two Harbors Investment Corp. UWM reported Q4 2025 revenue of $945 million, exceeding a consensus forecast of $754.15 million, though the company’s shares fell in the aftermath of the release. Separately, Two Harbors received an unsolicited acquisition proposal valuing its shares at $10.70 each; that proposal incorporates a $25.4 million termination fee tied to a previous merger agreement with UWM Holdings. An ad hoc committee of Two Harbors’ board is evaluating whether the new offer is superior.

In connection with its proposed acquisition of Two Harbors, UWM Holdings has retained Okapi Partners to assist with proxy solicitation for the deal. The stockholder meeting to consider the proposal was rescheduled for March 24, 2026.

Analyst moves

Investor-facing analysts have adjusted their views in the wake of UWM’s guidance and recent corporate actions. Jefferies lowered its price target to $4.40 from $5.00, while maintaining a Hold rating after the company issued revenue guidance for the first quarter. Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equalweight rating and left its price target at $6.00, citing expectations for lower expenses in 2026. These divergent analyst responses reflect mixed sentiment around UWM’s near-term prospects and cost outlook.


Note: The transactions described reflect the details contained in regulatory filings and company statements. No inference is drawn here regarding causal links between the trades and other corporate developments.

Risks

  • Share price volatility - UWMC had fallen more than 40% over six months and was trading near a 52-week low, indicating continued downside risk for investors.
  • Deal uncertainty - The proposed UWM acquisition of Two Harbors involves an unsolicited rival proposal and an ad hoc committee review, creating uncertainty around transaction outcomes.
  • Analyst divergence - Recent shifts in price targets and ratings highlight differing expectations for revenue and expense trends, contributing to unclear near-term valuation signals.

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