No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 15 Jun 2026.
This page follows insider dealings at Gerdau S.A. as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Chemicals & Materials sector based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The group dates from 1901. The last twelve months, up to 18 October 2026, brought 77 filings signed by 15 insiders.
On the market, 4 insiders bought (7 purchases totalling €2.6M) while 14 insiders sold (49 sales totalling €13.3M). The totals do not cover 1 filing with an undisclosed amount. Open-market purchases are the filings investors watch most closely, because the insider pays for the shares out of pocket. Biggest ticket of the year: €3.4M, sold and made public on 10 September 2026 (0.040% of market cap). Among those who bought: 1 major shareholder, 1 board member and 1 senior executive.
Across the 5,810 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 77 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Our records for Gerdau S.A. go back to 2021, with 271 purchases and 417 sales on the open market in total. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (20-F, fiscal year ended 31 December 2025), the company reported revenue of 69.86 bn BRL and net income of 1.42 bn BRL.
The clock since the last published purchase (10 September 2026) now reads 38 days. Typically, a trade is published a median of 22 days after it takes place. US insiders must file a Form 4 within two business days of a trade. A sale on its own says little: insiders also sell to pay tax, fund a purchase or diversify.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at Culp Inc. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
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Analysts rate Gerdau S.A. Buy (bullish), based on 5 analysts. Average price target: US$5.76.
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Gerdau S.A. is a major steel producer listed on the NYSE in the United States under the ticker GGB. For international investors, it is an industrial materials company whose core business is the production and processing of steel, with a particularly strong footprint in North America and Brazil. The company traces its roots back to 1901, when João Gerdau acquired a nail factory in Porto Alegre, Brazil. That origin has evolved into a diversified global steel platform, and Gerdau is now recognized as one of the leading long-steel producers in the Americas. ([ri.gerdau.com](https://ri.gerdau.com/en/gerdau/history-and-corporate-profile/?utm_source=openai))
While Gerdau’s historical base and corporate heritage are Brazilian, the business today is genuinely multinational, with industrial operations in seven countries. Its reporting structure is centered on two main segments: Brazil and North America, complemented by other activities across the Americas. In 2024, the company said it operated 29 steel-producing facilities worldwide, including 10 production units in the United States and 3 in Canada. This local industrial presence is strategically important because it positions Gerdau close to end markets and close to key raw-material sources, especially scrap metal. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1073404/000141057825000353/ggb-20241231x20f.htm?utm_source=openai))
Gerdau’s product portfolio is concentrated in long and special steel products, including rebar, wire rod, structural shapes, merchant bars, beams, wires, heavy plates and other steel solutions used in construction, industrial, agricultural, energy and automotive applications. The company also emphasizes its electric arc furnace model and extensive use of recycled scrap, which it presents as a competitive and environmental advantage. Gerdau states that its North American operations use steel with high recycled content, reinforcing its positioning as a lower-carbon steel supplier relative to more conventional integrated producers. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1073404/000141057825000353/ggb-20241231x20f.htm?utm_source=openai))
From a competitive perspective, Gerdau has a strong position in long steel across the Americas and is also a meaningful supplier of specialty steel products. Its business model is supported by geographically proximate mills, a recycling network, rolling mills and downstream facilities. That combination helps the company serve local construction and infrastructure demand while maintaining flexibility in sourcing and distribution. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1073404/000141057825000353/ggb-20241231x20f.htm?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments are also relevant for investors. In 2024, the company faced weaker pricing in North America during the second half of the year, amid a market environment marked by elevated U.S. imports and softer pricing across key product lines. In February 2025, Gerdau completed the acquisition of additional stakes in Gerdau Summit Aços Fundidos e Forjados S.A., increasing its control over that business. For analysts tracking SEC Form 4 insider transactions, Gerdau remains a cyclical industrial name tied to steel pricing, U.S. construction demand, and insider activity disclosed through the SEC. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1073404/000141057825000353/ggb-20241231x20f.htm?utm_source=openai))
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 69.86 bn BRL | 1.42 bn BRL | n.d. | 20-F |
| Dec 2024 | 67.03 bn BRL | 4.60 bn BRL | n.d. | 20-F |
| Dec 2023 | 68.92 bn BRL | 7.54 bn BRL | n.d. | 20-F |
| Dec 2022 | 82.41 bn BRL | 11.48 bn BRL | 6.50 BRL | 20-F |
| Dec 2021 | 78.35 bn BRL | 15.56 bn BRL | 9.04 BRL | 20-F |
Amounts in BRL, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.