Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) President Samuel Lyon Sells $93K of Stock

Samuel Lyon, President of Union Electric, sold 9,500 shares of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE:AP) on June 25, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.82, bringing the total transaction value to $93,290. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

In addition to Lyon's recent sale, he also sold 547 shares at $11.30 on June 18, 2026. On the buying side, Brett McBrayer, the CEO, purchased 3,300 shares at $9.03 on May 19, 2026. Earlier, on May 15, 2026, McBrayer acquired 41,060 shares, while David George Anderson, the VP, CFO & Treasurer, bought 11,117 shares. Lyon himself bought 15,056 shares on the same day.

Other Institutional Activity in Ampco-Pittsburgh

GAMCO Investors, Inc. increased its holdings in Ampco-Pittsburgh by 21,129 shares, ending with approximately 2.49 million shares worth about $16.75 million. Gabelli Funds LLC, however, trimmed its position by 4,500 shares, holding about 1.4 million shares valued at $9.41 million. Ameriprise Financial Inc. added 10,579 shares to its stake, now holding 1.17 million shares worth $7.88 million. Wells Fargo & Company/MN significantly increased its holdings by 656,000 shares, ending with 656,001 shares valued at $4.41 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 600,114 shares valued at $4.03 million.

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Stock Up 3.5%

Shares of Ampco-Pittsburgh traded near $9.60 on Friday. The company has a market cap of approximately $198.4 million and a forward P/E ratio of 42.4, indicating expectations for future earnings growth. The stock's beta is 1.264, suggesting moderate volatility compared to the market. Ampco-Pittsburgh has a 52-week low of $1.75 and a high of $12.81, with a 50-day moving average of $10.65 and a 200-day moving average of $6.29.

Recent Earnings

Ampco-Pittsburgh reported revenue of $438.23 million, reflecting a growth of 3.9%. However, the company posted a net margin of -15.5% and a return on equity of -104.7%, indicating challenges in profitability. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

About Ampco-Pittsburgh

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation, based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, manufactures specialty metal products and customized equipment for industrial and commercial users worldwide. It operates through two main segments: Forged and Cast Engineered Products and Air and Liquid Processing. The company produces steel and aluminum rolls, engineered products for various mills, and heat transfer products. Led by CEO J. Brett McBrayer, Ampco-Pittsburgh employs around 1,432 people.

Bottom Line

Samuel Lyon's recent sale of Ampco-Pittsburgh shares adds to the mix of insider activity at the company. Investors often track such insider transactions for potential signals, though they aren't necessarily indicative of the company's future performance. As always, it's important to remember that these reports are backward-looking, reflecting past actions that may not represent current positions.