Insider Trading April 8, 2026 08:13 PM

Westwood Holdings Director Emerita Byrne Sells $57,878 in WHG Stock

Transactions carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 plan; company posts year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2025

By Nina Shah WHG
Westwood Holdings Director Emerita Byrne Sells $57,878 in WHG Stock
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Susan M. Byrne, Director Emerita of Westwood Holdings Group Inc., disposed of 3,498 shares of common stock between April 1 and April 8, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. The trades totaled $57,878 at prices between $16.2117 and $16.8333. Westwood reported higher Q4 2025 revenues and sustained dividend payments, while the shares trade near $16.38.

Key Points

  • Director Emerita Susan M. Byrne sold 3,498 shares of Westwood Holdings between April 1 and April 8, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • Total proceeds from the sales were $57,878; trade prices ranged from $16.2117 to $16.8333 and Byrne now directly holds 301,946 shares.
  • Westwood reported Q4 2025 revenue growth to $27.1 million from $25.6 million year-over-year, with strong ETF product performance and notable net income growth.

Susan M. Byrne, who holds the title of Director Emerita at Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (NYSE: WHG), sold a total of 3,498 shares of the company's common stock over a week in early April 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.

All transactions were coded as "S" on the filing and were executed between April 1 and April 8, 2026. The aggregate proceeds from the sales amounted to $57,878, with share prices in the executions ranging from $16.2117 to $16.8333.

The filings break down the transactions by date as follows:

  • April 1, 2026 - 1,494 shares sold
  • April 2, 2026 - 600 shares sold
  • April 6, 2026 - 700 shares sold
  • April 8, 2026 - 704 shares sold

After these dispositions, Byrne's direct holdings in Westwood Holdings total 301,946 shares. The Form 4 filing indicates these trades were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that the reporting person adopted on April 1, 2026.


Market data included with the filing shows Westwood's shares trading at $16.38. The company’s market capitalization is reported at $139.85 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8.

Analytical information cited alongside the filing notes that Westwood carries a "GOOD" financial health score on InvestingPro, and that the company has paid dividends for 25 consecutive years, currently yielding 3.66%. The platform referenced also indicates two additional ProTips for WHG and a comprehensive Pro Research Report covering WHG and over 1,400 other U.S. equities.


Separately, Westwood Holdings reported year-over-year revenue growth in its Q4 2025 earnings release. Total revenues for the quarter reached $27.1 million, up from $25.6 million in the same period a year earlier. The company’s ETF products were highlighted as a source of strong performance, and the firm recorded significant year-over-year net income growth.

Although the stock experienced a modest decline in price following the earnings announcement, the results were presented as evidence of robust financial health and the continuation of the company’s strategic initiatives. The available reports note that analysts have taken note of Westwood’s performance, but do not specify any concrete upgrades or downgrades.

This account reflects the transactions disclosed on the SEC Form 4 filing and the accompanying company financial information. Where details were limited in the filings and reports, this article reports only the information explicitly disclosed in those documents.

Risks

  • Insider sales may prompt investor scrutiny of insider activity in the financials sector, potentially affecting short-term market sentiment for the stock.
  • The stock experienced a small price decline after the earnings report, introducing short-term price volatility risk for shareholders in the asset management and financial services sectors.
  • Analyst attention is noted but specific rating changes were not disclosed, creating uncertainty about how external research may influence market perceptions.

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