No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by HENNESSY NEIL J, was filed 26 Dec 2023.
Every trade that managers of Hennessy Advisors Inc disclose to SEC (Form 4) is tracked on this page. The company sits in the Finance & Banking sector. The last twelve months, up to 18 October 2026, brought 27 filings signed by 12 insiders.
All open-market trades in the period are sales: 6 sales worth €78k, by 3 insiders, with no purchase on record. The largest single trade was a sale of €45k by Steadman Daniel B, published on 25 September 2026, equal to 0.063% of the market capitalisation.
Compared with its exchange (5,812 companies, median 19 filings), a count of 27 filings is above the norm. Since 2021, the database holds 11 purchases and 32 sales by insiders of the company. On the fundamentals side, the SEC filing (10-K) for the period ending 30 September 2025 lists revenue at 35.5 m USD and net income at 10.0 m USD; the dividend was 0.55 USD per share.
Typically, a trade is published a median of 4 days after it takes place. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4. Keep in mind that insiders sell for many reasons unrelated to the outlook, from tax bills to estate planning.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Avidia Bancorp, Inc. 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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Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is a U.S.-listed asset manager traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker HNNA. Founded in 1989 in the San Francisco Bay Area by Neil J. Hennessy, the company was built around a long-term, disciplined investment philosophy focused on capital preservation and shareholder alignment. Its headquarters are in Novato, California, United States. Hennessy became an SEC-registered investment adviser in 1990 and subsequently expanded from advisory activity into the management, servicing, and marketing of the Hennessy Funds platform.
The company’s core business is fund management. Hennessy offers a broad lineup of mutual funds and ETFs, including domestic equity strategies, specialty and sector funds, and more conservative multi-asset products. That mix gives the firm exposure to multiple investor segments, ranging from growth-oriented equity investors to clients seeking diversification and downside-aware portfolios. Management emphasizes a buy-and-hold approach, preferring high-quality holdings and a consistent process over market timing. For investors, this means the franchise is best understood as a specialized active manager rather than a broad financial conglomerate.
In competitive terms, Hennessy operates in a highly crowded U.S. asset-management market dominated by large global firms. Its smaller scale is both a challenge and a differentiator. On one hand, it faces pressure from fee compression, passive investing, and the need to retain assets under management. On the other hand, its niche positioning can support product differentiation, quicker decision-making, and a more focused brand identity. The company reports approximately $4.2 billion in assets under management and 17 funds managed, providing a recurring fee base that remains sensitive to market levels and fund flows.
Geographically, Hennessy’s business is primarily centered in the United States, where it serves investors through its mutual fund and ETF platform. The firm has also supplemented organic development with selective acquisitions of fund assets and management relationships over time, helping it refresh its product set and broaden its addressable market. Recent milestones have included fiscal-year and quarterly earnings updates in 2025, as well as a corporate recognition as a Best Place to Work, which underscores the company’s emphasis on culture and employee retention. Overall, HNNA is a niche publicly traded asset manager on NASDAQ in the United States, with a business model driven by recurring management fees, disciplined portfolio processes, and ongoing efforts to expand and maintain its fund franchise.
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All recommendations| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 35.5 m USD | 10.0 m USD | 1.27 USD | 0.55 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2024 | 29.6 m USD | 7.1 m USD | 0.92 USD | 0.55 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2023 | 24.0 m USD | 4.8 m USD | 0.63 USD | 0.55 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2022 | 29.7 m USD | 6.2 m USD | 0.82 USD | 0.55 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2021 | 32.8 m USD | 7.9 m USD | 1.07 USD | 0.55 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.