Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on WHD

Stifel has reiterated its buy rating on WHD, setting a price target of $68. This reaffirmation came on June 16, 2026, with analyst Stephen Gengaro maintaining a positive outlook for the company. Shares of WHD are currently trading around $58.07.

Other Institutional Activity in WHD

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in WHD by 183,283 shares, ending with 10,204,654 shares valued at approximately $483.4 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC established a new position with 4,163,393 shares worth about $197.2 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also added 3,075,398 shares, valued at $145.7 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp boosted its stake by 197,315 shares, holding a total of 3,042,309 shares valued at $144.1 million. In contrast, Wellington Management Group LLP reduced its position by 1,098,535 shares, now holding 2,865,426 shares valued at $135.7 million.

WHD Stock Snapshot

Shares of WHD are trading near $58.07. The stock's performance is being closely watched by investors, especially following the recent analyst actions and insider transactions.

Insider Buying and Selling at WHD

On June 3, 2026, Jay Nutt, EVP and CFO of WHD, made several transactions, buying and selling shares. He bought 2,942 shares and sold the same amount, along with an additional 864 shares at an average price of $58.8. Earlier, on May 12, 2026, Michael McGovern sold 12,000 shares at $56.57, and Alan Semple sold 10,206 shares at $56.62. Tana Leigh Utley acquired 2,586 shares on the same day.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 16, 2026, Stifel reiterated its buy rating for WHD with a $68 price target. Previously, Stifel maintained a buy rating with a $66 target on May 20, 2026. Piper Sandler also maintained a buy rating with a $72 target on May 18, 2026. Citigroup and Barclays both maintained buy ratings on May 11, 2026, with targets of $65 and $70, respectively. The overall consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price reflecting optimism for the stock.

Bottom Line

Stifel's continued buy rating on WHD with a $68 target reflects confidence in the company's prospects. The stock is trading around $58.07, and recent insider and institutional activities highlight varying levels of interest. Investors should note that 13F filings and analyst ratings provide a backward-looking view and may not represent current positions or future performance.