1 insider bought €34k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest filed 21 Aug 2026.
This page follows insider dealings at Fossil Group, Inc. as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Luxury & Fashion sector based in Richardson, United States. The group dates from 1984. From 18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026, the disclosure feed for Fossil Group, Inc. logged 33 filings by 13 insiders.
Both sides are active: 8 purchases worth €507k and 1 sale worth €264k, from 7 insiders and 1 insider respectively. Netting one side against the other leaves €243k of net buying. A purchase on the market is a deliberate choice to commit personal money, which is why it draws more attention than a grant. One trade stands out by size: a sale of €264k from Tifford Gail B, disclosed on 20 August 2026, or 0.082% of market capitalisation. On the buying side, the filings list 5 senior executives, 1 finance chief and 1 chief executive among the declarants.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 5,816 companies) published 19 filings over the same period, against 33 filings here. Since 2021, the database holds 9 purchases and 11 sales by insiders of the company. The 10-K for the year ended 3 January 2026 shows 1.00 bn USD of revenue and -77.8 m USD of net income.
In all, 6 purchases were made within 30 days of a purchase by another insider of the company. Purchases made close together by different insiders form what is called a cluster. The clock since the last published purchase (21 August 2026) now reads 58 days. Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 2 days after the trade. The legal deadline for a Form 4 is two business days after the transaction.
For comparison within the same market, see the insider buying recorded at GameStop Corp. and Heico Corp. Every figure here comes from the filings published by SEC (Form 4) and describes the past, not future prices; it is not investment advice.
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Analysts rate Fossil Group, Inc. Strong Buy (bullish), based on 4 analysts. Average price target: US$9.25.
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Fossil Group, Inc. (ticker: FOSL) is a U.S.-based consumer accessories company listed on the NASDAQ in the United States. The group designs, markets and distributes lifestyle accessories, with a heritage rooted in watches but an expanded portfolio that now includes jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. Fossil describes itself as a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company, which underlines its reliance on brand-building, product design and omnichannel execution rather than on manufacturing alone. ([fossilgroup.com](https://www.fossilgroup.com/))
Founded in 1984 by Tom Kartsotis, Fossil built its reputation as an American fashion-watch brand and later broadened into a multi-brand accessories platform. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, making it a distinctly U.S. issuer with global consumer exposure. Over time, Fossil assembled a portfolio that blends owned brands with licensed brands, allowing it to address different price points, style preferences and distribution channels. That portfolio structure is central to its investment case, because it gives the company breadth while also increasing dependence on partner relationships and brand relevance. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000883569/000119312526197497/d129536d10ka.htm?utm_source=openai))
On the owned-brand side, Fossil highlights Fossil, Michele, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac. On the licensed side, its lineup includes Armani Exchange, Diesel, Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Michael Kors and Tory Burch. This mix positions the company in the middle of the fashion-accessories market: it is not a luxury house, but it competes on design, brand equity and merchandising in a crowded and highly promotional category. The competitive landscape includes global watch brands, fashion houses, department-store channels and digitally native accessories sellers. ([fossilgroup.com](https://www.fossilgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Q1-2025-Earnings-Release.pdf))
Geographically, Fossil operates across the Americas, Europe and Asia, which gives it diversification but also exposes it to currency volatility, regional demand swings and retail-channel shifts. Its first-quarter 2025 results show the type of operating dynamics investors watch closely: sales declined, but gross margin improved sharply, helped by exiting the smartwatch category, better product mix and lower freight costs. That indicates management has been focused on profitability rather than pure top-line growth. ([fossilgroup.com](https://www.fossilgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Q1-2025-Earnings-Release.pdf))
Recent news points to an active turnaround story. In March 2026, Fossil reported full-year 2025 results that came in above guidance and said it was advancing its turnaround plan. In May 2026, the company reported first-quarter 2026 results with higher net sales, improved operating income and reaffirmed its outlook, while management emphasized product innovation and stronger execution. For investors, Fossil is best viewed as a NASDAQ-listed U.S. turnaround in discretionary consumer accessories: the main drivers are brand health, inventory discipline, margin recovery, restructuring execution and the pace of demand normalization. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883569/000088356926000013/q42025ex991.htm?utm_source=openai))
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Over the last 90 days, 11 filings published between 20 August and 16 October 2026: 1 open-market purchase by insiders for €34k, 1 sale for €264k. 9 other filings (not open-market purchases or sales: grants, options, plans, sale notices, block transfers). Largest amounts: Tifford Gail B (Director), sales of €264k; Edwards Pamela J (Director), purchases of €34k.
Summary written automatically from public filings, without human review. General information, identical for every reader: it is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Investing involves a risk of capital loss. Generated on 17 October 2026 (UTC)
Headquarters: Richardson, United States · Founded: 1984 · Wikipedia article
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 bn USD | -77.8 m USD | -1.45 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 1.14 bn USD | -106.3 m USD | -1.94 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 1.41 bn USD | -156.7 m USD | -3.00 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 1.68 bn USD | -43.5 m USD | -0.85 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2022 | 1.87 bn USD | 26.6 m USD | 0.48 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.