Insider Selling: Metallus (NYSE:MTUS) EVP Sells $105,600.00 in Stock

Metallus Inc. (NYSE:MTUS) EVP Kristine Syrvalin sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.12, for a total transaction of $105,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 101,078 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,134,767.36. The trade was a 4.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Metallus Stock Down 4.8%

MTUS stock opened at $19.93 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $825.89 million, a P/E ratio of 104.87, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.37. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $19.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $19.11. Metallus Inc. has a 52 week low of $14.19 and a 52 week high of $22.58.

Metallus (NYSE:MTUS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.02. Metallus had a net margin of 0.66% and a return on equity of 3.35%. The firm had revenue of $261.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $330.85 million. On average, analysts expect that Metallus Inc. will post 0.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Metallus

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of MTUS. Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its holdings in Metallus by 107.4% in the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 46,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $867,000 after acquiring an additional 24,033 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in shares of Metallus during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of Metallus in the second quarter valued at approximately $855,000. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Metallus in the second quarter valued at approximately $311,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in shares of Metallus in the second quarter valued at approximately $234,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.58% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MTUS shares. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Metallus in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Metallus in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

Trending Headlines about Metallus

Here are the key news stories impacting Metallus this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti increased 2027 earnings estimates. The analyst lifted its Q3 2027 EPS forecast to $0.49 from $0.46, Q4 2027 EPS to $0.35 from $0.30, and full-year 2027 EPS to $1.59 from $1.49. Sidoti also raised its Q2 2027 estimate to $0.45 from $0.43 and its Q1 forecast to $0.30 from $0.29, signaling improving expectations for Metallus’ future profitability. Metallus Stock Earnings Estimates Increased by Sidoti
• Neutral Sentiment: Current analyst sentiment remains cautious. The broader analyst consensus cited in the reports is a “Hold,” while current-year EPS expectations stand at $0.83. Metallus’ most recent quarterly results exceeded EPS estimates, but revenue fell well short of forecasts, highlighting continued operating and demand risks.
• Negative Sentiment: An executive sold shares. EVP Kristine Syrvalin sold 5,000 MTUS shares for approximately $105,600 at an average price of $21.12, reducing her ownership by 4.71%. Although she still retained more than 101,000 shares, insider selling can create near-term caution among investors. Metallus EVP Sells 5,000 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment. Metallus is trading at a triple-digit price-to-earnings ratio despite a recent net margin of only 0.66% and revenue that missed expectations. Those factors may amplify the market’s reaction to insider selling or any signs that specialty-steel demand is weakening.

Metallus Company Profile

Metallus, Inc (NYSE: MTUS) is a steel manufacturer focused on specialty alloys and engineered metal products. The company produces high-performance alloy steel, specialty bar quality (SBQ) steel, seamless mechanical tubing and related components designed for demanding industrial applications.

Its products serve customers in markets including automotive, industrial equipment, energy, aerospace and defense, and other applications that require strength, durability and precise material performance.