H.B. Fuller (FUL) Senior Vp, Bas Malik Buys $25K of Stock
Key Points
- H.B. Fuller Senior VP Muhammad Shahbaz Malik bought 478 shares on October 16, 2026, for a total value of $25,000.
- After the trade, Muhammad Shahbaz Malik holds 14,176 $FUL shares, up 3.49% from before the trade.
- Shares of H.B. Fuller traded recently around $50.83, sitting below both its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
- Several Wall Street firms recently updated their outlooks on H.B. Fuller ahead of its next earnings report scheduled for January 13, 2027.
Since the trade, $FUL is down 1.1% to date (from the $51.32 close on Oct 16, 2026).
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Muhammad Shahbaz Malik, Senior VP, BAS at H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), bought 478.6594 shares of the specialty chemical maker on October 16, 2026. According to a Form 4 filing with the SEC, the insider picked up the shares at an average price of $52.23 for a total value of $25,000. Following this purchase, the insider holds 14,175.6594 shares, which represents a 3.49% increase in his direct stake.
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Inside Muhammad Shahbaz Malik's H.B. Fuller Trade
The transaction took place as H.B. Fuller shares closed at $51.32 on October 16, 2026. This purchase was not executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The buy adds to the insider's holdings in the company, bringing his total direct ownership to over 14,100 shares.
Other Institutional Activity in H.B. Fuller Company
Other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in the specialty chemical producer over recent quarters. Mairs & Power Inc grew its holdings by 73,449 shares, ending with 2,435,168 shares worth about $123,852,645. Neuberger Berman Group, LLC grew its holdings by 990,910 shares, ending with 2,391,490 shares worth about $121,631,182. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC reduced its stake by 77,125 shares, ending with 2,001,727 shares valued at $101,807,836. Silvercrest Asset Management Group trimmed its position by 65,324 shares, leaving it with 743,841 shares worth roughly $47,330,603.
H.B. Fuller Company Stock Down 1.0%
H.B. Fuller shares recently traded around $50.83 as of October 19, 2026, down about 1.0% from their $51.32 close on the transaction date. The stock changes hands below its 50-day moving average of $53.82 and below its 52-week high of $68.63, while remaining above its 52-week low of $46.70.
Recent Earnings
H.B. Fuller posted trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.55 billion alongside earnings of $3.59 per share. The company operates with a net profit margin of 5.6% and a return on equity of 9.6%. Its next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for January 13, 2027.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 1.91%. This payout represents 26.7% of the company's earnings over the trailing period.
Insider Buying and Selling at H.B. Fuller Company
Earlier insider activity featured several open-market purchases by company directors. On September 29, 2026, director Charles T. Lauber bought 2,005 shares at an average price of $49.87 for a total of $99,985. On the same day, director Michael J Happe picked up 2,000 shares at $49.62 for a total value of $99,250. Director Celine Christine Martin bought 464 shares on September 30, 2026, at $49.50 totaling $22,998. Later, on October 7, 2026, director R Jeffrey Bailly purchased 10,000 shares at $50.00 for a total of $500,000.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have maintained their views on the stock through recent months. Baird maintains an outperform rating with a $65.00 price target as of September 25, 2026. JP Morgan keeps an overweight rating on the stock with a $66.00 target set on September 28, 2026. Citigroup maintains a buy rating with a $63.00 target as of September 28, 2026, following an earlier target of $75.00 set on June 30, 2026. Deutsche Bank keeps a buy rating with a $62.00 target as of September 29, 2026. Overall, the stock carries a consensus recommendation key and a mean price target of $68.29.
About H.B. Fuller Company
Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, H.B. Fuller formulates and manufactures adhesives, sealants, coatings, and specialty chemical products for hygiene, health, construction, and industrial markets. The company employs 7,100 people and operates globally across three main business segments.
Bottom Line
Insider buying activity continues to draw attention as shares of H.B. Fuller trade near the lower end of their 52-week range. Investors will watch for the company's upcoming earnings report on January 13, 2027, to gauge progress across its specialty chemical segments.
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Source: Muhammad Shahbaz Malik's Form 4 filing on $FUL (Oct 16, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts