TG TREDEGAR CORP

BEARISH Impact: 5/10 Insider Cluster (3 insiders)
Horizon weeks Filed May 18, 2026 Processed 25d 18h ago
Insider cluster: 3 insiders, $0.1M total
Latest settled — T+5d ⚠ clustered
TG ▲ +7.38% at T+5d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -7.38% · α vs SPY -5.76% · entry $7.45 → $8.00
Next anchor: T+20d in 3d
Currently $8.19 · -9.93% from $7.45 entry (call sign-flipped)
Entry anchored
May 18, 01:19 PM ET
via Databento tick
T+1d
-2.42%
call +2.42% · α +1.77%
$7.27
settled 25d ago
T+5d
+7.38%
call -7.38% · α -5.76%
$8.00
settled 18d ago
T+20d
call — · α —
in 3d
T+60d
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Executive Summary

Three Gottwald family members (10% owners) sold a total of ~$971K in open-market sales over a 7-day window, with the largest tranche ($655K) on May 12. The cluster follows Q1 earnings that showed a mixed picture — Aluminum Extrusions EBITDA up 27.5% but volume declining 7.3% and High Performance Films EBITDA down 32.5%. The selling is material relative to the $279M market cap (~0.35%) but is likely liquidity-driven given the family's controlling stake and the absence of C-suite participation.

Key Financial Metrics

Direction
selling
Total Value
$971.0K
Insiders
3

Actionable Insight

The concentrated selling by the Gottwald family — who control the company — after a mixed Q1 with declining volumes in both segments is a cautionary signal. While the dollar amount is modest relative to market cap, the family's informational advantage and the lack of any insider buying create a bearish tilt. Monitor for further selling or a potential 10-Q filing that may reveal more detail on volume trends.

Key Facts

  • Three Gottwald family 10% owners sold ~$971K in open-market sales over 7 days
  • Largest sale day: May 12 with $655K sold at $8.617/share
  • Q1 2026 earnings showed Aluminum Extrusions EBITDA +27.5% YoY but volume -7.3%
  • High Performance Films EBITDA dropped 32.5% YoY on 17.5% volume decline
  • No guidance provided in Q1 earnings release
  • Sales represent ~0.35% of $279M market cap

Financial Impact

Total insider sales of ~$971K over 7 days, representing 0.35% of market cap

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Risk Factors

  • Continued insider selling could signal deteriorating fundamentals not yet reflected in earnings
  • Aluminum Extrusions volume decline of 7.3% and net new orders down 20% YoY suggest weakening demand
  • High Performance Films EBITDA decline of 32.5% may accelerate if surface protection volume continues to fall
  • No guidance provided increases uncertainty about forward outlook

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals
Analyst Consensus
0% bullish (9 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
CLUSTER Data (Synthetic)cluster-TG-1779124795595
19 reports for TG
Performance horizon
100% Hit rate 4 of 4 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +17.57%Feb 24, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026
1d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$7.98 awaiting T+1awaiting T+1$8.19 (+2.70%)
Jun 8, 2026
4d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$7.93 awaiting T+1awaiting T+1$8.19 (+3.34%)
Jun 4, 2026
8d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$7.94 $7.71▼ −2.90%▼ −0.30%$8.19 (+3.15%)
Jun 1, 2026
11d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$7.75 $7.99▲ +3.10%▲ +2.95%$8.19 (+5.68%)
May 28, 2026
15d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$7.96 $7.81▼ −1.88%▼ −2.12%$8.19 (+2.89%)
May 27, 2026
16d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$7.96 $7.81▼ −1.88%▼ −2.12%$8.19 (+2.89%)
May 26, 2026
17d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$8.00 $8.00· 0.00%▼ −0.01%$8.19 (+2.37%)
May 22, 2026
21d ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$7.82 $8.00▼ −2.30%▼ −1.72%$8.19 (−4.73%)
May 20, 2026
23d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$7.98 $7.82▼ −2.00%▼ −2.45%$8.19 (+2.63%)
May 18, 2026
25d ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$7.45 $7.27▲ +2.42%▲ +1.77%$8.19 (−9.93%)
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