Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) President Samuel Lyon Sells $6.2K of Stock

Samuel Lyon, President of Union Electric, recently sold 547 shares of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE:AP). The transaction, which took place on June 18, 2026, was valued at $6,181.10, with shares sold at an average price of $11.30. This sale was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Ampco-Pittsburgh

GAMCO Investors, Inc. increased its holdings in Ampco-Pittsburgh by 21,129 shares, ending with a total of 2,491,957 shares valued at about $16.7 million. Meanwhile, Gabelli Funds LLC reduced its position by 4,500 shares, bringing its total to 1,399,800 shares worth approximately $9.4 million. Ameriprise Financial Inc. also grew its stake by 10,579 shares to 1,173,024 shares, valued at $7.9 million. Wells Fargo & Company/MN made a substantial move, adding 656,000 shares to hold 656,001 shares valued at $4.4 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 600,114 shares worth about $4 million.

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Stock Up 18.3%

Shares of NYSE:AP traded near $10.80 on Monday. Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation has a market cap of approximately $219.5 million and a forward P/E ratio of about 47. The stock's beta is 1.264, indicating it is somewhat more volatile than the market. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $1.75 and a high of $12.81. Its 50-day moving average is $10.52, while the 200-day moving average stands at $6.14. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.75 and a quick ratio of 0.93, with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 291.61.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

In addition to Samuel Lyon's recent sale, Brett McBrayer, the CEO, purchased 3,300 shares at $9.03 on May 19, 2026. Earlier, on May 15, he acquired 41,060 shares at no disclosed price. On the same day, David George Anderson, VP, CFO & Treasurer, purchased 11,117 shares, and Samuel Lyon bought 15,056 shares before selling 27,927 shares at $10.85.

About Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation, headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, manufactures and sells specialty metal products and equipment to industrial users worldwide. It operates through two segments: Forged and Cast Engineered Products and Air and Liquid Processing. The company produces forged steel rolls and custom-engineered heat exchange coils, among other products. Led by CEO J. Brett McBrayer, Ampco-Pittsburgh employs about 1,432 people and was founded in 1929.

Bottom Line

Samuel Lyon's recent sale of Ampco-Pittsburgh shares is one of several insider transactions at the company. Investors keep an eye on these moves, though they do not necessarily indicate future stock performance. Ampco-Pittsburgh has a solid presence in the metal fabrication industry, and while its financials show some challenges, institutional activity remains strong. Remember, 13F filings and insider trades are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.