ODC Group VP Christopher B Lamson Sells $562K of Stock

Oil-Dri Corp of America group vice president Christopher B Lamson sold 7,000 shares of the company on October 15, 2026. According to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction was executed at a price of $80.27 per share, totaling $561,890.

Inside Christopher B Lamson's Oil-Dri Trade

Following the sale at $80.27 apiece, Lamson held 4,453 shares of the company. The sale represented a 61.12% reduction in his personal holdings. The trade was not reported as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Oil-Dri

Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL reduced its holdings by 4,382 shares, ending with 778,050 shares worth about $58,610,507. Needham Investment Management, L.L.C. grew its holdings by 8,469 shares, ending with 686,000 shares worth about $51,676,381. American Century Companies Inc grew its holdings by 71,354 shares, or 15.6%, ending with 527,872 shares worth about $39,764,598. Renaissance Technologies, LLC reduced its holdings by 14,699 shares, or 3.5%, ending with 407,692 shares worth about $30,711,439. AltraVue Capital, LLC reduced its holdings by 14,288 shares, or 4.3%, ending with 318,770 shares worth about $24,012,944.

Oil-Dri Corp of America Stock Down 7.0%

Shares of Oil-Dri recently traded around $75.33 as of October 17, 2026. The stock trades about 15.1% below its 50-day moving average and roughly 4.3% below its 200-day moving average. The company carries a P/E ratio of 19.22 and has a market capitalization of roughly $1.09 billion.

Recent Earnings

Oil-Dri generated trailing twelve month revenue of $493,844,000 with earnings of $3.92 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 11.5% and a return on equity of 20.5%. The next earnings report is scheduled for December 8, 2026.

Dividend

Oil-Dri pays an annual dividend rate of $0.90 per share, offering a dividend yield of 1.19%. The payout consumes 25.4% of the company's earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oil-Dri Corp of America

Earlier insider transactions at the company include sales by several officers and directors. On October 20, 2025, officer Walter Wade Robey sold 4,025 shares at $59.18 per share for a total of $238,200. On October 23, 2025, officer Laura G Scheland sold 1,700 shares valued at $102,765. On March 13, 2026, director Paul M. Hindsley sold 6,000 shares at $63.90 each for $383,400. Later, on April 22, 2026, director Ellen Blair Chube sold 1,390 shares at $73.06 per share for $101,553.

About Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Oil-Dri Corporation of America develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products for retail and business customers in the United States and globally. The company operates through retail, wholesale, and business-to-business product groups, creating specialized mineral-based items used in agricultural, automotive, and consumer applications.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking insider sentiment at Oil-Dri will look ahead to the company's next earnings report on December 8, 2026, for further details on financial performance and operational updates.