Winthrop Advisory Group 13F: New $13M Stake in PKE

Winthrop Advisory Group opened a new position in Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE: PKE) during the recent quarter, acquiring 422,273 shares worth about $12.5 million. The investment was revealed in a Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2026.

PKE Park Aerospace Corp.

$25.70 ▲ +22.32% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

What Changed in Winthrop Advisory Group's Park Aerospace Position

In its filing, Winthrop Advisory Group reported a brand-new position in the aerospace firm. The fund bought 422,273 shares, bringing its total ownership up from zero shares to a stake valued at $12,537,285.

Other Institutional Activity in Park Aerospace

Other large funds also made changes to their Park Aerospace holdings during the quarter. Brandes Investment Partners L.P. reduced its holdings by 242,346 shares, ending with 2,540,044 shares worth about $65.3 million. Next Century Growth Investors LLC grew its holdings by 285,403 shares, ending with 957,571 shares worth about $24.6 million. Renaissance Technologies, LLC trimmed its position by 92,349 shares to hold 766,708 shares valued at about $19.7 million. Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL kept its position steady with 689,600 shares worth about $17.7 million. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC cut its stake by 48,791 shares, closing the period with 496,355 shares worth about $12.8 million.

Park Aerospace Corp. Stock Up 0.4%

Park Aerospace shares recently traded around $25.70. The stock sits below both its 50-day moving average of $30.69 and its 200-day moving average of $30.77. Over the past year, the shares have traded as low as $18.25 and as high as $39.86.

Recent Earnings

Park Aerospace posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $80.6 million alongside earnings of $0.71 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 18.4% and a return on equity of 11.1%. Its next quarterly earnings update is expected on January 12, 2027.

Dividend

Park Aerospace pays an annual dividend rate of $0.50 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.95%. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 70.4%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Park Aerospace Corp.

Company insiders executed several stock sales prior to the filing date. On July 29, 2026, President Mark A. Esquivel sold 60,000 shares at an average price of $33.11 for a total value of about $2.0 million. Chief Executive Officer Brian E. Shore sold 76,250 shares on August 11, 2026, worth about $2.8 million. Mr. Shore later sold another 80,000 shares on August 13, 2026, valued at about $3.0 million. Finally, President Mark A. Esquivel sold 40,000 shares on August 13, 2026, at a price of $37.00, totaling about $1.5 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have updated their outlooks on Park Aerospace in recent months. On July 13, 2026, Needham initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $43.00 price target. Needham later reiterated its buy rating at the same $43.00 price target on July 21, 2026, and again on October 9, 2026. Citizens reiterated its market outperform rating on October 9, 2026, with a $42.00 price target. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy rating and a mean price target of $42.50 based on opinions from 2 analysts.

About Park Aerospace

Based in Westbury, New York, Park Aerospace Corp. develops and manufactures advanced composite materials and hot-melt resin systems. These materials are used to build structural components for commercial and military aircraft programs across North America, Asia, and Europe.

Bottom Line

Institutional investors continue to shift their positions in Park Aerospace as the company prepares for its next earnings release in January 2027. Investors will watch to see if upcoming financial results match analyst expectations.