Integral Ad Science CEO sells $58,546 in stock

Published 09/04/2025, 21:28
Integral Ad Science CEO sells $58,546 in stock

Lisa Utzschneider, the Chief Executive Officer of Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:IAS), recently sold a portion of her shares in the company. The transaction comes at a time when the company, currently valued at $1.2 billion, has shown strong financial health with a current ratio of 3.02 and maintains more cash than debt on its balance sheet. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Utzschneider sold 8,547 shares of common stock on April 7, 2025, for a total transaction value of approximately $58,546. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $6.85 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $6.59 to $7.14. The stock has experienced significant volatility recently, with InvestingPro data showing a 35.77% decline over the past six months, though analysts maintain a positive outlook with earnings growth expected this year.

The sale was described as a mandatory transaction to cover tax liabilities associated with the settlement of market stock units. Following this transaction, Utzschneider retains ownership of 341,271 shares of Integral Ad Science. With the stock currently trading near its 52-week low, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued, offering 12 additional key insights about the company's financial position and market performance.

In other recent news, Integral Ad Science reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed revenue expectations, posting $153 million, compared to analyst estimates of $148.97 million, marking a 14% year-over-year increase. The company also provided an optimistic revenue outlook for the first quarter of 2025, expecting between $128 million and $131 million, exceeding the $126.5 million analyst consensus. For the full year 2025, Integral Ad Science anticipates revenue between $588 million and $600 million, slightly above analyst estimates. Despite these strong results, Benchmark analysts maintained a Hold rating on the stock, citing a challenging brand demand environment and awaiting more substantial information to assess the company's revenue outlook for 2025. Meanwhile, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) raised its price target for Integral Ad Science to $12 from $10, maintaining a Sector Perform rating, highlighting the company's robust performance and strategic expansion into new markets like China. Loop Capital also commented on Integral Ad Science, adjusting its price target to $13 from $15 while keeping a Buy rating, noting the company's strong fourth-quarter performance and promising outlook for 2025. The firm sees potential for more than 20% upside in Integral Ad Science shares, attributing this to a lower valuation multiple. These recent developments reflect Integral Ad Science's strong performance across its business segments and its strategic growth initiatives.

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