UFP Technologies, Inc. $UFPT Shares Purchased by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPT) by 144.7% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 26,305 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,553 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in UFP Technologies were worth $5,093,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of UFP Technologies in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in UFP Technologies by 1,500.0% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 176 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in UFP Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $49,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in UFP Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth about $51,000. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of UFP Technologies by 66.2% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 236 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the period. 87.28% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

UFP Technologies Trading Up 25.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:UFPT opened at $334.84 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a current ratio of 2.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.01 and a beta of 1.08. UFP Technologies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $173.86 and a 1-year high of $338.71. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $244.77 and a 200 day moving average price of $228.91.

UFP Technologies (NASDAQ:UFPT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The industrial products company reported $2.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.31 by $0.61. UFP Technologies had a return on equity of 18.86% and a net margin of 11.45%.The company had revenue of $173.96 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $159.38 million. On average, research analysts anticipate that UFP Technologies, Inc. will post 10.23 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Cynthia L. Feldmann sold 1,200 shares of UFP Technologies stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $239.29, for a total value of $287,148.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,476 shares in the company, valued at $1,310,352.04. The trade was a 17.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Daniel C. Croteau sold 2,864 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.71, for a total value of $634,977.44. Following the sale, the director directly owned 855 shares in the company, valued at $189,562.05. This trade represents a 77.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 4.59% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of UFP Technologies in a research report on Friday, May 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $289.00.

Key UFP Technologies News

Here are the key news stories impacting UFP Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings beat: UFP Technologies reported adjusted diluted EPS of $2.92, well above analyst estimates ranging from $2.31 to $2.51. Revenue reached approximately $174.0 million, surpassing the roughly $159.4 million consensus estimate. Why UFP Technologies Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
• Positive Sentiment: Double-digit operating growth: Second-quarter sales rose 15.1% year over year, net income increased 21.4% to $20.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA climbed 14.3% to $36.4 million. Gross margin also improved to 29.3% from 28.8%, suggesting favorable profitability trends. UFP Technologies posts record Q2 with $174 million sales
• Positive Sentiment: Robotics and acquisition potential: Management signaled that robotics could contribute an “eight-figure” amount in 2027 and said it is evaluating roughly five to 10 acquisition opportunities. These initiatives could expand UFP’s addressable market and support future growth. UFP Technologies robotics contribution and M&A
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock is trading near its 52-week high after the rally, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 38. Continued upside may therefore depend on the company sustaining its elevated growth rate.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity consisted of stock sales rather than purchases. While the transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals, they may temper investor sentiment following the sharp advance. UFP Technologies insider activity

UFP Technologies Profile

UFP Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: UFPT) is a global designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered products using plastics, foams and adhesives. The company partners with customers to develop application-specific solutions through a range of in-house processes, including foam fabrication, die cutting, sheet processing, lamination, machining and assembly services. Its components find use in industries requiring precise material properties, such as medical devices, aerospace, defense, electronics and transportation.

Building on its origins as a specialty foam converter, UFP Technologies has expanded its capabilities to include advanced material technologies, such as thermal management and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding solutions.