Executive Stock Sale
SEI Investments CEO Ryan Hicke Reports Stock Sales Exceeding $4.1 Million
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The SEC filing shows that Hicke acquired shares through employee stock-option exercises at exercise prices of $48.47 and $64.43 per share, in addition to the reported sale.
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SEI Investments reported a net margin of 28.85% and return on equity of 29.16% for the quarter; analysts surveyed in the report expected the company to earn $6.20 per share for the full year.
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At the time of the cited coverage, SEI Investments had a market capitalization of about $13.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.15 and a beta of 0.97; its 52-week trading range was $75.08 to $112.15.
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target for SEI Investments from $113 to $119, according to the brokerage coverage cited in the report.
SEI Investments CEO Ryan Hicke sold 37,500 shares on September 3, 2026, generating $4.15 million at a weighted average price of $110.71 per share, according to tickerreport. The sale reduced his direct stake by roughly 16%, though he still holds approximately 192,814 shares directly and 15,167 shares through a 401(k) plan.
The stock sale triggered a 1.19% drop in SEI Investments shares to $108.60, Benzinga reported. The company recently posted strong quarterly results with a 28.85% net margin and 29.16% return on equity, well above analyst expectations.
How Hicke Built His Stock Position
Hicke acquired many of the shares he sold through employee stock-option exercises at exercise prices of $48.47 and $64.43 per share, tickerreport disclosed. Combined with compensation shares, the CEO exercised options worth substantially less than the $110.71 sale price, creating significant gains on the transaction.
Strong Earnings Drive Stock Valuation Higher
SEI Investments beat analyst expectations in its latest quarter. The company posted a net margin of 28.85% and return on equity of 29.16%, tickerreport noted. Wall Street expected full-year earnings of $6.20 per share.
At the time of Hicke's sale, SEI had a market cap of $13.03 billion and traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.15. The 52-week range was $75.08 to $112.15, placing the September sale near the year's high end.
Analyst Confidence Reflected in Price Target Raise
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded its price target for SEI Investments from $113 to $119, signaling continued confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The $119 target represents upside from the September sale price of $110.71.
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