Insider Trading February 17, 2026

Tredegar Insider Sells About $108K in Stock Amid Leadership Transition

Significant trust holdings remain after William M. Gottwald disposed of 11,914 shares across two trades in February 2026

By Marcus Reed TG
Tredegar Insider Sells About $108K in Stock Amid Leadership Transition
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William M. Gottwald, a roughly 10% owner of Tredegar Corp, sold 11,914 shares of common stock on February 12-13, 2026, realizing about $107,700. The transactions were executed in two tranches and left Gottwald with substantial indirect holdings across multiple trusts. Tredegar’s market capitalization stands at $293.25 million and the stock has risen 21.03% year-to-date. The company is also undergoing an executive transition with a new CEO effective January 1, 2026.

Key Points

  • William M. Gottwald sold 11,914 shares of Tredegar common stock on February 12-13, 2026, netting about $107,700.
  • Tredegar’s market capitalization is $293.25 million and the stock is up 21.03% year-to-date; current trade price is $8.58 with a P/E of 129.27.
  • Leadership transition: John M. Steitz plans to retire December 31, 2025; Arijit 'Bapi' DasGupta is set to become CEO on January 1, 2026 and will join the board.

William M. Gottwald, identified as a ten percent owner of Tredegar Corporation, completed two stock dispositions on February 12 and February 13, 2026, selling a total of 11,914 shares of the company’s common stock for about $107,700.

The sales were split over two days. On February 12, Gottwald sold 11,111 shares at a weighted average price of $9.053, with execution prices spanning from $8.88 to $9.19. The second transaction, executed on February 13, involved 803 shares sold at a weighted average of $8.858, with range from $8.80 to $8.90.

Following these transactions, Tredegar’s shares were trading at $8.58. That price sits slightly above InvestingPro’s Fair Value estimate for the stock. The company’s trailing price-to-earnings ratio is reported at 129.27. Tredegar’s market capitalization is noted as $293.25 million and the stock has climbed 21.03% year-to-date.


Gottwald retains a substantial indirect interest in Tredegar through multiple trust positions. The filings show the following indirect holdings:

  • 587,450 shares as co-trustee of the Residual 10-Year CLAT UA FDGJR Living Trust;
  • 6,197 shares indirectly owned through his wife;
  • 847,470 shares as co-trustee for the benefit of his family (FBO his family);
  • 211,260 shares as trustee of the William Michael Gottwald Revocable Trust.

InvestingPro assigns Tredegar a "GOOD" financial health rating. The company’s next scheduled earnings report is expected on March 12, 2026.


Separately, Tredegar has announced a planned change at the top of its management team. John M. Steitz intends to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2025. Arijit "Bapi" DasGupta has been elected to succeed Steitz and will assume the CEO role on January 1, 2026. DasGupta, who joined Tredegar in 2007, has served as President of the company’s PE Films business unit since 2015 and will also join Tredegar’s Board of Directors.

Steitz has been a member of Tredegar’s board since 2018 and has held the combined roles of President and CEO since 2019. Company filings identify these shifts as a noteworthy development for Tredegar’s leadership structure.


This report presents transaction details and holdings disclosed in regulatory filings and summarizes the company’s market metrics and scheduled investor events.

Risks

  • Insider selling occurred while significant indirect holdings remain across multiple trusts, which may influence perception of insider alignment with shareholders - impacts equity markets.
  • High reported P/E ratio of 129.27 could indicate elevated valuation metrics relative to earnings, introducing valuation risk for equity investors - impacts financial markets and capital allocation.
  • Upcoming earnings report on March 12, 2026 could introduce volatility depending on results and guidance - impacts investor sentiment and stock trading activity.

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