Linden Leonardo Remiao Purchases Ultrapar Participações Shares

Linden Leonardo Remiao, the CEO of Ipiranga, a subsidiary of Ultrapar Participações S.A. (NYSE:UGP), made a significant purchase of 43,913 shares on June 22, 2026. This insider transaction reflects a notable addition to his holdings in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Ultrapar Participações

NAMAN Capital Ltda reduced its stake in Ultrapar Participações by 960,757 shares, bringing its total to 12,727,222 shares valued at approximately $63.7 million. In contrast, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expanded its position by 1,299,124 shares, now holding 5,513,736 shares worth about $30.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. also increased its stake, adding 370,952 shares to hold a total of 3,940,096 shares valued at $21.7 million. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its holdings by 357,922 shares, reaching 3,740,700 shares valued at $20.6 million.

Ultrapar Participações S.A. Stock Down 23.5%

Shares of Ultrapar Participações (NYSE:UGP) were trading around $4.90 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $5.23 billion, with a P/E ratio of 8.73 and a forward P/E of 8.42. The stock's 52-week range is between $2.80 and $6.20. It has a 50-day moving average of $5.57 and a 200-day moving average of $4.66, with a beta of 0.311. Ultrapar's current ratio stands at 1.67, and its quick ratio is 1.17, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 114.11.

Recent Earnings

Ultrapar Participações reported revenue of $145.79 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 10.3%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stands at $0.56, with a net margin of 2.06% and a return on equity (ROE) of 19.18%. The next earnings report is expected on August 12, 2026.

Dividend

Ultrapar Participações offers an annual dividend rate of $0.32, yielding 6.58% with a payout ratio of 45.56%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ultrapar Participações S.A.

In addition to Linden Leonardo Remiao's purchase, other notable insider transactions include Decio de Sampaio Amaral, CEO of Hidrovias, selling 47,294 shares on May 28, 2026. Manuela Carvalho Campos de Oliveira, People Officer, acquired 9,082 shares on April 24, 2026, as did Rodrigo de Almeida Pizzinatto, Chief Executive Officer, who purchased 68,445 shares. Fernanda Teves de Souza, Risk, Integrity & Audit Officer, bought 8,760 shares, and Fulvius Alexandre Pereira Tomelin, CEO of Ultracargo, acquired 23,166 shares on the same date.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 17, 2026, UBS maintained its 'buy' rating on Ultrapar Participações, setting a price target of $7.20. HSBC downgraded the stock to 'hold' with a $6.00 target on April 8, 2026. Jefferies upgraded its rating to 'hold' with a target of $5.60 on March 13, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with an average target price of $6.40 based on 8 opinions.

About Ultrapar Participações S.A.

Ultrapar Participações S.A. operates in the energy and logistics sectors, serving markets in Brazil and internationally. The company runs several segments, including Ultragaz, Ipiranga, Ultracargo, and Hidrovias. It distributes oil-related products and operates service stations and convenience stores. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Ultrapar was founded in 1937 and employs approximately 11,481 people.

Bottom Line

Linden Leonardo Remiao's recent purchase of Ultrapar Participações shares highlights insider confidence in the company. Investors keep a keen eye on insider transactions for potential insights into company performance. It's important to remember that insider trading reports are backward-looking and may not reflect the current state of affairs.