Peter R. Huntsman, Chairman, President & CEO at Huntsman CORP (HUN), bought 100,000 shares at $9.81 ($981K) on 2026-08-03, disclosed to the SEC on 2026-08-03.
Chairman and CEO Peter R. Huntsman purchased 100,000 shares for $981,000 at $9.81 per share, marking the largest insider purchase in the company's history and signaling confidence in the stock's recovery potential. The trade comes as the stock trades near a 52-week low, suggesting the CEO is buying on weakness.
HUN is down 14.65% over the last 5 days and 33.16% over the last 90 days, trading 37.69% below its 52-week high of $16.08 and 37.35% above its 52-week low of $7.295.
1) Merger with Olin: The proposed merger is advancing toward a stockholder vote, with management highlighting expected $300 million in synergies. 2) Q2 2026 Earnings: The company reported a narrower net loss and sales beat on higher volumes, with management citing stable conditions for Q3. 3) Dividend: A cash dividend of $0.0875 per share is payable on September 30, 2026.
1) Demand Headwinds: Management cited subdued demand growth, weaker North American housing indicators, and uneven consumer confidence across major regions. 2) Short Interest: The stock has a short interest of 9.87% of the float, indicating significant bearish sentiment.
Something here stands out, but not much.
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