Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) Stock Price Down 8.5% on Insider Selling

Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG)’s share price dropped 8.5% during mid-day trading on Tuesday following insider selling activity. The stock traded as low as $1,297.13 and last traded at $1,312.9280. Approximately 104,288 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 69% from the average daily volume of 331,990 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,435.52.

Specifically, COO Patrick Joseph Murphy sold 290 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,430.10, for a total transaction of $414,729.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 1,055 shares in the company, valued at $1,508,755.50. This represents a 21.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Kevin M. Stein sold 36,925 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,425.79, for a total value of $52,647,295.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 19,233 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,422,219.07. This represents a 65.75% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In other news, Director Kevin M. Stein sold 11,075 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,434.49, for a total value of $15,886,976.75. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,158 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,702,569.42. This trade represents a 57.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,730.00 to $1,647.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,710.00 to $1,650.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Transdigm Group in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Transdigm Group from $1,405.00 to $1,435.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $1,400.00 price objective on shares of Transdigm Group in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,584.44.

Trending Headlines about Transdigm Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Transdigm Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — revenue rose ~14% to ~$2.29B and adjusted EPS topped consensus; management provided FY‑2026 guidance (EPS range) and highlighted solid aftermarket performance, supporting underlying cash generation. TransDigm Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Deals that deepen aftermarket exposure — ~$3.2B of transactions bolster TransDigm’s aftermarket cash‑flow story, which investors value for recurring, higher‑margin spare‑parts sales. $3.2B Deals Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technicals and analyst revision dynamics — some analysts (e.g., UBS) maintain buy ratings and high price targets, and technical indicators show the stock oversold, which could support a rebound if sentiment improves. Zacks Technical/Estimates Note
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS and other shops show mixed but constructive analyst positioning — UBS’s price target remains elevated (~$1,800) even as some PT tweaks are modest, leaving a sizable implied upside for buyers who lean long. UBS/Ticker Report
• Negative Sentiment: Outlook concerns and cost headwinds — commentary and coverage note that FY‑2026 profit guidance and the interest/tariff environment may fall short of some expectations, prompting investor rotation despite the beat. Seeking Alpha: Outlook Misses
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade citing margin and leverage risk — Baird cut its view, highlighting margin pressure and higher leverage as risks to valuation and near‑term performance. Baird Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — a large director sale (SEC filings) and smaller COO disposals were disclosed this week; high‑value insider sales can amplify downward pressure or signal near‑term liquidity needs. Director SEC Filing COO Insider Trade

Transdigm Group Stock Down 0.1%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $1,355.98 and a 200 day moving average of $1,358.15. The firm has a market cap of $71.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.66, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 0.92.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The aerospace company reported $8.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.99 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $2.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.26 billion. Transdigm Group had a negative return on equity of 29.06% and a net margin of 20.50%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $7.83 EPS. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 37.420-39.340 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Transdigm Group Incorporated will post 35.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Transdigm Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TDG. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Transdigm Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Transdigm Group during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in Transdigm Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 1,100.0% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 24 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 22 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of Transdigm Group in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.78% of the company’s stock.

Transdigm Group Company Profile

TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components and systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company’s product portfolio covers a broad range of mission-critical parts and subsystems, including mechanical and electromechanical components, ignition and fuel system parts, sensors and actuators, cockpit and cabin systems, and other safety-critical hardware. TransDigm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as the aftermarket, providing spare parts, repair and overhaul services and component support throughout an asset’s life cycle.

TransDigm’s operating model places emphasis on proprietary, niche components that are difficult to replace, and the company operates through a collection of independently run subsidiaries and brands that sell specialized products.