Gentherm (THRM) CEO William T. Presley Buys $130K of Stock
Key Points
- William T. Presley increased his stake in Gentherm Inc by buying 5,000 shares for $130,000, raising his total holdings to 183,314 shares.
- The stock recently traded around $28.60, which is about 40.8% below its 52-week high of $48.35.
- Analysts currently rate Gentherm Inc as a 'buy' with a mean price target of $48.00, indicating potential upside from the recent trading price.
Since the trade, $THRM is down 0.0% to date (from the $28.60 close on Oct 23, 2026).
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William T. Presley, President & CEO of Gentherm Inc, bought 5,000 shares of the company on October 23, 2026, at a price of $26.00 each. This purchase totaled $130,000 and increased his ownership by about 2.8%, bringing his total shares to 183,314. The information comes from a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
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Inside Gentherm Inc's Trade
Presley's buy reflects a commitment to the company, especially as it trades below its recent highs. The shares were acquired at a time when the stock is about 40.8% below its 52-week high of $48.35, indicating a potential opportunity in the eyes of the CEO.
Other Institutional Activity in Gentherm Inc
Several other institutional investors have also been active in Gentherm. Harvey Partners, LLC holds 1,326,075 shares worth about $37.9 million, having increased its position by 92,632 shares. Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC owns 1,303,973 shares valued at approximately $37.3 million, with an increase of 379,890 shares. Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. has 1,186,720 shares worth about $33.9 million, while Trigran Investments Inc holds 1,164,206 shares valued at around $33.3 million, having slightly reduced its stake.
Gentherm Inc Stock Holds Steady
The stock of Gentherm Inc recently traded around $28.60, which is significantly below its 50-day moving average of $35.64 and its 200-day moving average of $34.13. This positioning suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its historical performance, particularly as it is also trading about 13% above its 52-week low of $25.31.
Recent Earnings
Gentherm reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.6 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28. The company has shown a revenue growth of 4.7% year-over-year. Its next earnings report is expected on February 18, 2027.
Insider Buying and Selling at Gentherm Inc
Before Presley's recent purchase, two other insiders sold shares of Gentherm. Wayne S. Kauffman III, General Counsel, sold 4,700 shares at $43.21 each on July 29, 2026, totaling about $203,087. Nicholas Breisacher, an officer, sold 925 shares at the same price on August 17, 2026, for approximately $39,969. These transactions occurred before Presley's recent buy.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 23, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its 'Overweight' rating on Gentherm with a price target of $47.00. Stifel also maintained its 'Buy' rating with a target of $46.00 on the same day. Currently, the consensus among analysts is a 'buy' with a mean price target of $48.00 based on seven opinions.
About Gentherm Inc
Gentherm Inc designs and manufactures thermal management and comfort technologies for various markets, including automotive and medical. Its operations span multiple countries, and it employs around 18,000 people. The recent insider buy by Presley may signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Gentherm's next earnings report scheduled for February 18, 2027. Additionally, with the stock trading below its moving averages and the CEO's recent buy, there may be more developments to watch for in the coming weeks.
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Source: William T. Presley's Form 4 filing on $THRM (Oct 23, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts