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Director Ludwig Helmuth of Myers Industries Inc (NYSE:MYE) recently purchased 5,000 shares of common stock at a price of $17.21, totaling $86,050. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction occurred on November 3, 2025. The purchase comes as Myers Industries, a $680 million market cap company, has seen its stock surge over 53% in the past year and is currently trading near its 52-week high of $18.23, according to InvestingPro data.
On the same day, Helmuth also acquired 3,436 shares of restricted stock related to his service as a director, which will vest at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, conditioned on continued service.
Following these transactions, Helmuth directly owns 13,436 shares of Myers Industries. The director’s increased stake aligns with the company’s strong fundamentals - Myers offers a 3.12% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 54 consecutive years. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with additional ProTips available for subscribers seeking deeper insights into this dividend stalwart. Myers is among 1,400+ US equities covered by comprehensive Pro Research Reports that transform complex data into actionable intelligence.
In other recent news, Myers Industries Inc . reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26, which missed the forecasted $0.28. This represents a 7.14% negative surprise for the company. The company’s net sales reached $205.4 million, slightly below the expected $206.4 million. Despite the earnings miss, the stock showed a relatively stable performance with a minor increase. Analysts had anticipated stronger results, which may influence future projections. These developments provide a snapshot of Myers Industries’ recent financial performance. Investors will likely be interested in how the company plans to address these shortfalls in future quarters.
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