SHC
Sotera Health Co
$16.19
-1.22%
$4.6B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$4.6B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (80%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$1.5B
Inst. Activity31 buys / 5 sells
Insider Activity0B / 6S
Insider Net $-$1.4B
SEC Reports9
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, NEC·Inc. DE·CIK 0001822479·Prev Close $16.39
Recent Activity
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 57.8% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 323,295 | Exempt: 1 | TRF Vol: 559,134 | Short Ratio: 57.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 27, 2026
SEC
Alton E. Shader filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with the SEC, reporting his status as Chief Exe
3 — Impact 2/10
May 26, 2026
Insider
SHADER ALTON was granted 375,939 shares
Chief Executive Officer
May 26, 2026
Insider
SHADER ALTON was granted 203,634 shares
Chief Executive Officer
May 26, 2026
Insider
SHADER ALTON was granted 101,817 shares
Chief Executive Officer
May 20, 2026
SEC
Sotera Health entered into Amendment No. 7 to its First Lien Credit Agreement, refinancing existing term loans with $1.4
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 15, 2026
SEC
Two major PE shareholders (Warburg Pincus and GTCR) sold a combined $482.9M of SHC stock on May 13, 2026, representing ~
CLUSTER — Impact 6/10
Inst.
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC — ADD
9,162,191 shares ($131.4M)
Price Targets
$20.11
+24.2% upside
Strong Buy
Current $16.19
Low $16.00
Median $20.00
High $24.00
9 analysts
$16.00
$24.00
Analyst Ratings
6Strong Buy
6Buy
3Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | INITIATE | Buy → Buy |
| May 6, 2026 | Piper Sandler | REITERATE | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Piper Sandler | UPGRADE | Neutral → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.24 ▼ -0.7% | $0.23 — $0.25 | 20% YoY | 11 |
| Next Q | $0.27 | $0.26 — $0.28 | 5% YoY | 11 |
| Current FY | $0.97 | $0.95 — $1.00 | 13% YoY | 11 |
| Next FY | $1.06 ▲ +0.5% | $1.04 — $1.09 | 9% YoY | 11 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $299.0M | — |
| Sachem Head Capital Management | $167.0M | ADD |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $153.9M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $152.1M | — |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | $131.4M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | A | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | A | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | A | $0.00 |
| May 22, 2026 | Wheadon David | A | $0.00 |
| May 22, 2026 | Simon, Christopher | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $1.5B total value (105,949,984 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, Sachem, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 31 institutions added/increased vs 5 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 20,849,579 | $299.0M | 19.7% | — |
| 2 | Sachem Head Capital Management LP | 11,645,000 | $167.0M | 11.0% | ADD +47.2% |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 10,735,006 | $153.9M | 10.1% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 10,608,717 | $152.1M | 10.0% | — |
| 5 | JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | 9,162,191 | $131.4M | 8.6% | ADD +35.3% |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 7,021,626 | $100.7M | 6.6% | — |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5,518,875 | $79.1M | 5.2% | — |
| 8 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 4,006,279 | $57.5M | 3.8% | — |
| 9 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2,493,273 | $35.8M | 2.4% | — |
| 10 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,062,481 | $29.6M | 1.9% | DOUBLED +101.5% |
| 11 | JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC | 1,836,746 | $26.3M | 1.7% | ADD +31.1% |
| 12 | Woodline Partners LP | 1,730,807 | $24.8M | 1.6% | TRIM -40.0% |
| 13 | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 1,609,505 | $23.1M | 1.5% | ADD +55.7% |
| 14 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 1,455,417 | $20.9M | 1.4% | — |
| 15 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1,289,649 | $18.5M | 1.2% | DOUBLED +332.7% |
| 16 | Gotham Asset Management, LLC | 1,146,881 | $16.4M | 1.1% | ADD +58.9% |
| 17 | EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | 988,508 | $14.2M | 0.9% | DOUBLED +125.3% |
| 18 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 936,482 | $13.4M | 0.9% | — |
| 19 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 904,609 | $13.0M | 0.9% | ADD +74.5% |
| 20 | TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | 845,120 | $12.1M | 0.8% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | ADD | 6,772,059 | 9,162,191 | +35.3% | $131.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 1,023,352 | 2,062,481 | +101.5% | $29.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC | ADD | 1,401,362 | 1,836,746 | +31.1% | $26.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| Woodline Partners LP | TRIM | 2,883,807 | 1,730,807 | -40.0% | $24.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | ADD | 1,033,860 | 1,609,505 | +55.7% | $23.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 298,029 | 1,289,649 | +332.7% | $18.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Gotham Asset Management, LLC | ADD | 721,912 | 1,146,881 | +58.9% | $16.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | DOUBLED | 438,707 | 988,508 | +125.3% | $14.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 518,397 | 904,609 | +74.5% | $13.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | NEW | — | 786,749 | — | $11.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DOUBLED | 16,966 | 416,814 | +2356.8% | $6.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | ADD | 240,170 | 327,298 | +36.3% | $4.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | DOUBLED | 107,822 | 245,909 | +128.1% | $3.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Mariner, LLC | DOUBLED | 113,010 | 229,360 | +103.0% | $3.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 426,778 | 203,078 | -52.4% | $2.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 44,295 | 182,931 | +313.0% | $2.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Cerity Partners LLC | ADD | 102,055 | 140,785 | +38.0% | $2.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| CWM, LLC | ADD | 69,330 | 137,583 | +98.4% | $2.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | DOUBLED | 23,042 | 127,142 | +451.8% | $1.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 5,513 | 120,851 | +2092.1% | $1.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | DOUBLED | 38,164 | 115,045 | +201.4% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 64,292 | 90,678 | +41.0% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 15,565 | 87,117 | +459.7% | $1.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | ADD | 59,842 | 85,853 | +43.5% | $1.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 2,133 | 54,468 | +2453.6% | $781.1K | 2026-Q1 |
15 unique insiders with 25 transactions. Net insider value: -$1.4B ($0.00 bought, $1.4B sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | Chief Executive Officer | AWARD | 375,939 | — | — |
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | Chief Executive Officer | AWARD | 203,634 | — | — |
| May 26, 2026 | SHADER ALTON | Chief Executive Officer | AWARD | 101,817 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Wheadon David E. | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Simon, Christopher | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Chen Ruoxi | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | PETRELLA VINCENT K | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Neary James | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Flynn Karen | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | CUNNINGHAM SEAN LAURENCE | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Krause Kenneth D. | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Kyle Richard G | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Klee Ann R. | Director | AWARD | 14,970 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | GTCR INVESTMENT XI LLC | Director | SELL | 12,735,301 | $15.17 | $193.2M |
| May 13, 2026 | WARBURG PINCUS & CO. | Director | SELL | 19,102,952 | $15.17 | $289.8M |
| May 13, 2026 | WARBURG PINCUS & CO. | Director | SELL | 19,102,952 | $15.17 | $289.8M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DIMITRIEF ALEXANDER | Former SVP, GC and Sec. | TAX W/H | 7,941 | $14.34 | $113.9K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | WARBURG PINCUS & CO. | Director | SELL | 15,000,000 | $15.27 | $229.1M |
| Mar 6, 2026 | WARBURG PINCUS & CO. | Director | SELL | 15,000,000 | $15.27 | $229.1M |
| Mar 6, 2026 | GTCR INVESTMENT XI LLC | Director | SELL | 10,000,000 | $15.27 | $152.7M |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Rutz Michael P | President of Sterigenics | EXERCISE | 14,573 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | DIMITRIEF ALEXANDER | SVP, General Counsel and Sec. | TAX W/H | 7,941 | $15.91 | $126.3K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Rutz Michael P | President of Sterigenics | TAX W/H | 3,729 | $15.91 | $59.3K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | DIMITRIEF ALEXANDER | SVP, General Counsel and Sec. | EXERCISE | 16,816 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Rutz Michael P | President of Sterigenics | AWARD | 22,612 | — | — |
9 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 3 bearish, 0 mixed, 4 neutral. Avg impact: 5.2/10.
NEUTRAL
3
2/10
Alton E. Shader filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with the SEC, reporting his
May 27, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Sotera Health entered into Amendment No. 7 to its First Lien Credit Agreement, refinancing existing
May 20, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
6/10
Two major PE shareholders (Warburg Pincus and GTCR) sold a combined $482.9M of SHC stock on May 13,
May 15, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two major sponsors (Warburg Pincus and GTCR) sold a combined ~31.8M shares worth approximately $482.
May 15, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
Sotera Health reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenue up 10.0% YoY to $280M and GAAP net income
May 5, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
7/10
Sotera Health reported Q1 2026 Adjusted EPS of $0.18, a 29% YoY increase, and total net revenues of
May 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Sotera Health Services, LLC (SHC) announced its first-quarter 2026 earnings release date, but no act
Apr 21, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
4/10
Sotera Health Co filed a definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting, proposing the elect
Apr 8, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
8/10
Two major shareholder-directors, GTCR Investment XI LLC and Warburg Pincus & Co., sold a combined 25
Mar 10, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (80% buy). Based on 15 analysts: 6 strong buy, 6 buy, 3 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$20.11 mean target
+24.2% upside
Strong Buy (1.64)
$16.00 Low
$24.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $16.19 |
| Target Low | $16.00 |
| Target Mean | $20.11 |
| Target Median | $20.00 |
| Target High | $24.00 |
| # Analysts | 9 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.64) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.24 | $0.23 | $0.25 | 20.2% | -0.7% | 1↑ 5↓ | $0.3B | 5.1% | 11 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.27 | $0.26 | $0.28 | 4.8% | -0.3% | 3↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | 3.8% | 11 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.97 | $0.95 | $1.00 | 13.1% | -0.0% | 3↑ 3↓ | $1.2B | 6.7% | 11 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.06 | $1.04 | $1.09 | 9.3% | +0.5% | 4↑ 1↓ | $1.3B | 5.9% | 11 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.240 | |
| 7d ago | $0.240 | -0.000 |
| 30d ago | $0.242 | -0.002 |
| 60d ago | $0.246 | -0.005 |
| 90d ago | $0.246 | -0.005 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 2 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | INITIATE | Buy | Buy |
| May 6, 2026 | Piper Sandler | REITERATE | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Piper Sandler | UPGRADE | Neutral | Overweight |
| Dec 18, 2025 | William Blair | INITIATE | — | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 71% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 57.8% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 323,295 | Exempt: 1 | TRF Vol: 559,134 | Short Ratio: 57.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 61.9% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 347,866 | Exempt: 15 | TRF Vol: 562,172 | Short Ratio: 61.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 56.4% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 590,277 | Exempt: 2,563 | TRF Vol: 1,046,549 | Short Ratio: 56.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 76.5% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 622,698 | Exempt: 39 | TRF Vol: 814,449 | Short Ratio: 76.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 78.6% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 414,514 | Exempt: 23 | TRF Vol: 527,195 | Short Ratio: 78.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 69.7% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 637,833 | Exempt: 483 | TRF Vol: 914,792 | Short Ratio: 69.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 67.8% short (0.7M / 1.0M)
Short: 665,295 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 980,667 | Short Ratio: 67.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 66.5% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 813,088 | Exempt: 1,661 | TRF Vol: 1,222,394 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 74.5% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 526,319 | Exempt: 120 | TRF Vol: 706,789 | Short Ratio: 74.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 83.5% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 515,730 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 617,369 | Short Ratio: 83.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 55.7% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 480,919 | Exempt: 1,005 | TRF Vol: 863,165 | Short Ratio: 55.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 74.3% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 652,445 | Exempt: 4,928 | TRF Vol: 877,659 | Short Ratio: 74.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 70.2% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 805,013 | Exempt: 5 | TRF Vol: 1,146,533 | Short Ratio: 70.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 25, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SHC — 2.7M shares, 44,565 trades
Week starting 2026-05-25. Total ATS volume: 2,687,196 shares across 44,565 trades.
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SHC — 69.1% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 520,361 | Exempt: 934 | TRF Vol: 753,099 | Short Ratio: 69.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 26, 2026
Enforcement
Kurt M. Roth v. Sotera Health Company
Court ruling from Court of Chancery of Delaware. Docket: 2022-1192-LWW