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Business insider trading

Westwood Holdings Director Sells Shares

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026

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The insider selling by Susan Byrne of Westwood Holdings Group could be perceived negatively by the market, suggesting a lack of confidence, although the amounts are relatively small. However, the company's consistent dividend payouts and 'Buy' ratings from analysts like Weiss Ratings, along with increased institutional investment, provide a counterbalancing positive sentiment, indicating overall stability for Westwood Holdings Group.

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Susan Byrne, a director at Westwood Holdings Group, conducted multiple insider sales of the company's stock in April. She sold 1,600 shares on April 13th for $26,112.00, 900 shares on April 10th for $14,499.00, 1,494 shares on April 1st for $25,144.02, and 1,500 shares on April 15th for $24,675.00. These sales represent minor decreases in her overall ownership. Concurrently, Westwood Holdings Group announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, paid on April 1st. The company maintains a 'Buy' consensus rating from analysts, including Weiss Ratings, which reiterated its 'buy' rating on March 27th. Institutional investors, such as Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings, Raymond James Financial, New York State Common Retirement Fund, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Settian Capital, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Allspring Global Investments, GAMCO Investors, The Vanguard Group, and North Star Investment Management Corporation, have either acquired new stakes or increased their existing holdings in Westwood Holdings Group, with institutional investors collectively owning 56.64% of the stock.

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Westwood Holdings Group is the company whose director, Susan Byrne, sold shares. The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend and has a 'Buy' consensus rating from analysts.
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Susan Byrne, a director at Westwood Holdings Group, sold a total of 6,588 shares of the company's stock across several transactions in April.
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Weiss Ratings reiterated a 'buy' rating on shares of Westwood Holdings Group.
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Settian Capital LP increased its holdings in Westwood Holdings Group by 9.4%.
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GAMCO Investors INC. ET AL purchased a new position in shares of Westwood Holdings Group.
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North Star Investment Management Corporation boosted its stake in shares of Westwood Holdings Group by 1.2%.
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