Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ:SNCY) CEO Jude Bricker Sells 5,062 Shares

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCY) CEO Jude Bricker sold 5,062 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.55, for a total value of $88,838.10. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 167,982 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,948,084.10. This trade represents a 2.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Jude Bricker also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, January 6th, Jude Bricker sold 5,514 shares of Sun Country Airlines stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.97, for a total value of $82,544.58.

Sun Country Airlines Stock Performance

NASDAQ SNCY traded up $0.12 on Wednesday, reaching $17.18. The stock had a trading volume of 2,927,059 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,489,018. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.76 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The company has a market cap of $905.73 million, a P/E ratio of 16.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.57. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $13.96 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.79. Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $8.10 and a 1-year high of $18.59.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SNCY has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Sun Country Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 25th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Sun Country Airlines in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Evercore ISI upped their target price on Sun Country Airlines from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, September 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $21.00 price target on Sun Country Airlines in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Sun Country Airlines from $15.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $19.63.

Sun Country Airlines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Sun Country Airlines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition announcement provides a clear catalyst and likely premium/strategic rationale for the stock — Allegiant agreed to acquire Sun Country in a deal that swaps Allegiant shares plus cash for SNCY shares, giving public investors a defined exit scenario. Allegiant to buy Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan maintained a neutral rating on SNCY but lowered its price target to $19 from $22 — this keeps analyst guidance in line with a modest upside to current levels but reduces upside expectations. JPMorgan reaffirms neutral rating, cuts PT to $19
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data in the snapshot is anomalous/zeroed and does not indicate a meaningful short squeeze risk at present; treat the short-interest report with caution until a clearer update is posted. (Internal short-interest entry)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sales (CEO Jude Bricker and several senior officers on Jan. 12) — executives reduced holdings by low-single-digit percentages through Form 4 transactions, which investors often view as a modest negative signal even though insiders retain substantial stakes. CEO Form 4 (SEC)
• Negative Sentiment: Two shareholder law firms (Kahn Swick & Foti and Ademi LLP) have launched investigations/alerts challenging whether the proposed Allegiant deal provides a fair price and process — these actions can delay approval, pressure deal terms, or lead to litigation that creates execution risk. KSF investor alert on proposed sale Ademi LLP shareholder alert

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Voya Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in Sun Country Airlines by 5,842.4% in the 1st quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,409,892 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,370,000 after purchasing an additional 1,386,166 shares in the last quarter. Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC boosted its position in Sun Country Airlines by 53.3% during the 2nd quarter. Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC now owns 3,533,617 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,520,000 after buying an additional 1,228,721 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Sun Country Airlines by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,817,742 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,898,000 after acquiring an additional 589,323 shares during the last quarter. Apollo Management Holdings L.P. acquired a new position in Sun Country Airlines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $6,821,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in shares of Sun Country Airlines by 91.1% during the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,217,131 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,301,000 after acquiring an additional 580,062 shares during the last quarter.

Sun Country Airlines Company Profile

Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is an American ultra-low-cost carrier providing a blend of scheduled and charter passenger services. The carrier focuses on leisure markets, offering nonstop flights to sun and ski destinations across the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to its scheduled network, Sun Country operates charter services for sports teams, corporate groups and tour operators, as well as seasonal cargo charters that support e-commerce peak periods.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sun Country has navigated multiple ownership and restructuring phases.