GAIA CFO Ned Preston Sells $45K of Stock

Ned Preston, the Chief Financial Officer of Gaia, Inc. (NasdaqGM: GAIA), recently sold 21,417 shares of the company. The transaction, which took place on June 26, 2026, was valued at approximately $44,547, with an average selling price of $2.08 per share. This sale was not conducted under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Gaia, Inc.

AWM Investment Company maintained its position in Gaia, holding 1,252,090 shares valued at around $3.47 million. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 12,565 shares, leaving it with 1,081,018 shares worth about $2.99 million, reflecting a 1.1% decrease. Conversely, Ameriprise Financial Inc increased its stake by 11,524 shares, bringing its total to 928,326 shares, valued at roughly $2.57 million. Nantahala Capital Management and S Squared Technology, LLC kept their positions unchanged, holding 914,618 and 723,305 shares, respectively.

Gaia, Inc. Stock Up 61.4%

Shares of Gaia, Inc. traded near $2.13 on Tuesday. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $52.7 million. Gaia has no meaningful forward P/E ratio as it isn't currently profitable. Its beta is 0.946, indicating its stock price is slightly less volatile than the market. Over the past year, the stock has traded between $2.04 and $6.39. The 50-day moving average is $2.58, while the 200-day moving average is $3.70.

Recent Earnings

Gaia, Inc. reported revenue of $99.43 million with a modest growth rate of 2%. However, the company posted a net margin of -4.76% and a return on equity of -5.50%, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving profitability. The next earnings report is expected on August 10, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Gaia, Inc.

On June 26, 2026, Ned Preston, Gaia's CFO, sold 21,417 shares at an average price of $2.08. Earlier on the same day, Preston had purchased 76,220 shares. Other recent insider activity includes Paul Howard Sutherland buying 1,750 shares on June 16, 2026, at $2.41 per share.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Roth MKM reiterated its 'buy' rating for Gaia, Inc. on March 11, 2025, with a price target of $9. Lake Street also maintained its 'buy' rating, setting a price target of $6 on April 19, 2024. Overall, the consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean price target of $6.38 based on four opinions.

About Gaia, Inc.

Gaia, Inc. operates a digital video subscription service that caters to a niche audience in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other international markets. Its content spans various themes including ancient wisdom, spiritual growth, alternative healing, and yoga. The company, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, was formerly known as Gaiam, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. Kiersten Medvedich serves as the CEO, leading a team of 112 employees.

Bottom Line

The recent insider sale by Gaia's CFO, Ned Preston, offers a glimpse into the company's internal transactions. While the stock has experienced significant price fluctuations over the past year, analysts maintain a positive outlook with 'buy' ratings and price targets ranging up to $9. Investors should note that insider trades are disclosed after the fact and do not necessarily indicate future stock performance.