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OCTAVE SPECIALTY GROUP INC
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 6, 2026
$4.62−0.04 (-0.86%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $209.70M
- P/E (TTM)
- –
- Dividend yield
- –
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
66.7%
30M of 45M shares
Institutional holders
148
37 new, 35 sold out
Net institutional buying
-2M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
2 buys · 0 sales
Net bought $91.29K
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 3,535,664 | 7.60% | 13G (passive) amendment | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Theodore Walker Cheng-De King | 3,017,400 | 6.26% | 13G (passive) | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Susquehanna Securities, LLC | 2,378,783 | 5.10% | 13G (passive) | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 2,269,979 | 5.04% | 13G (passive) | Jun 30, 2026 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of OSG | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4,572,516 | 10.15% | $28.53M | +654,718 | 0.00% |
| Western Standard LLC | 2,247,591 | 4.99% | $14.02M | – | 4.75% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,972,619 | 4.38% | $12.31M | +27,543 | 0.00% |
| Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. | 1,647,793 | 3.66% | $10.28M | +55,206 | 0.89% |
| Third Avenue Management LLC | 1,341,879 | 2.98% | $8.37M | +668 | 1.34% |
| Bain Capital Credit, LP | 1,108,012 | 2.46% | $6.91M | – | 1.88% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1,106,335 | 2.46% | $6.91M | +83,897 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 898,673 | 1.99% | $5.61M | −42,731 | 0.00% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 716,947 | 1.59% | $4.47M | −593,185 | 0.00% |
| Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc | 649,530 | 1.44% | $4.05M | −234,742 | 0.01% |
| Marshall Wace, Llp | 601,796 | 1.34% | $3.76M | −463,539 | 0.00% |
| Zacks Investment Management | 590,370 | 1.31% | $3.68M | New | 0.03% |
| Bracebridge Capital, LLC | 579,234 | 1.29% | $3.61M | – | 0.07% |
| Morgan Stanley | 569,563 | 1.26% | $3.55M | +334,317 | 0.00% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 560,756 | 1.24% | $3.50M | +214,463 | 0.00% |
| RIHO Partners, LLC | 554,818 | 1.23% | $3.46M | +8,249 | 19.48% |
| Essex Investment Management Co LLC | 539,289 | 1.20% | $3.37M | +121,086 | 0.44% |
| Gendell Jeffrey L | 494,092 | 1.10% | $3.08M | −919,120 | 0.03% |
| Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP | 480,187 | 1.07% | $3.00M | −990,147 | 0.25% |
| Nuveen, LLC | 428,165 | 0.95% | $2.67M | −372,088 | 0.00% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | % of shares | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 148 | 30M | 66.7% | 37 / 51 | 40 / 35 | 5M | 7M |
| Q1 2026 | 148 | 33M | 72.2% | 39 / 31 | 56 / 34 | 8M | 8M |
| Q4 2025 | 144 | 35M | 77.3% | 31 / 26 | 68 / 15 | 6M | 9M |
| Q3 2025 | 130 | 38M | 83.6% | 23 / 43 | 46 / 37 | 9M | 8M |
| Q2 2025 | 146 | 37M | 82.2% | 31 / 46 | 51 / 59 | 6M | 7M |
| Q1 2025 | 175 | 38M | 83.4% | 35 / 54 | 58 / 37 | 7M | 10M |
| Q4 2024 | 180 | 41M | 92.1% | 23 / 67 | 56 / 23 | 5M | 4M |
| Q3 2024 | 180 | 41M | 90.0% | 28 / 72 | 55 / 29 | 13M | 4M |
| Q2 2024 | 182 | 39M | 86.2% | 31 / 62 | 62 / 20 | 5M | 5M |
| Q1 2024 | 172 | 39M | 86.8% | 17 / 47 | 69 / 19 | 4M | 3M |
| Q4 2023 | 174 | 39M | 86.0% | 29 / 58 | 58 / 21 | 6M | 3M |
| Q3 2023 | 166 | 36M | 80.5% | 23 / 56 | 54 / 16 | 3M | 4M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of OSG | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 1,384,276 | 3.07% | $8.64M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Third Avenue Small-Cap Value Fund | 1,338,765 | 2.97% | $7.23M | 3.33% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 1,086,913 | 2.41% | $6.78M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 541,554 | 1.20% | $3.38M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 447,301 | 0.99% | $2.42M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 371,718 | 0.83% | $2.32M | 0.02% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| College Retirement Equities Fund - Total Global Stock Account | 284,923 | 0.63% | $1.78M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund | 212,173 | 0.47% | $1.16M | 0.02% | May 29, 2026 |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 207,921 | 0.46% | $1.14M | 0.01% | May 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund | 200,397 | 0.44% | $1.10M | 0.01% | May 31, 2026 |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 183,863 | 0.41% | $1.01M | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
| 1290 Essex Small Cap Growth Fund | 179,522 | 0.40% | $969.42K | 0.83% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares Micro-Cap ETF | 138,862 | 0.31% | $866.50K | 0.06% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Bridge Builder Tax Managed Small/Mid Cap Fund | 125,562 | 0.28% | $783.51K | 0.02% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 119,300 | 0.26% | $644.22K | 0.00% | Jul 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | % of shares | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude LeBlanc | Chief Executive Officer, Director | 1,087,011 | 2.41% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| David Trick | Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | 267,096 | 0.59% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| R. Sharon Smith | Exec VP & Group COO | 156,326 | 0.35% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Cristina E. Ahn | Chief Accounting Officer | 632 | 0.00% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Lawrence F. Metz | *See Remarks for full title | – | – | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Stephen Michael Ksenak | Sr. MD & General Counsel | 248,778 | 0.55% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Daniel McGinnis | Sr. MD & COO | 48,288 | 0.11% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| David Barranco | Senior Managing Director | 128,604 | 0.29% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Robert Bryan Eisman | Sr. MD & CAO | 70,795 | 0.16% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Lisa G. Iglesias | Director | 82,327 | 0.18% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Michael D. Price | Director | 205,477 | 0.46% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Kristi Ann Matus | Director | 48,179 | 0.11% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Ian David Haft | Director | 131,921 | 0.29% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Scott Stein | Director | 217,807 | 0.48% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Joan M. Lammtennant | Director | 106,990 | 0.24% | Jul 7, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Jul 9, 2026 | Tax withholding | −4,635 | $6.08 | $28.18K | 156,326 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Jul 9, 2026 | Option exercise | +11,779 | – | – | 160,961 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 9, 2026 | Option exercise | +39,380 | – | – | 1,087,011 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 9, 2026 | Tax withholding | −21,777 | $6.08 | $132.40K | 1,065,234 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Jul 9, 2026 | Tax withholding | −6,741 | $6.08 | $40.99K | 267,096 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Jul 9, 2026 | Option exercise | +13,206 | – | – | 273,837 |
| Cristina E. Ahn Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax withholding | −203 | $4.90 | $995 | 632 |
| Cristina E. Ahn Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 10, 2026 | Option exercise | +835 | – | – | 835 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,715 | $5.60 | $9.60K | 260,631 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,715 | – | – | 262,346 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,541 | $5.60 | $8.63K | 149,182 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,541 | – | – | 150,723 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −10,694 | $5.60 | $59.89K | 1,047,631 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +24,548 | – | – | 1,058,325 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jan 2, 2026 | Buy | +12,000 | $7.59 | $91.08K | 1,033,777 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Nov 12, 2025 | Buy | +20 | $10.25 | $205 | 170,952 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Oct 1, 2025 | Buy | +25,000 | $8.54 | $213.50K | 1,021,777 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Sep 30, 2025 | Option exercise | +3,235 | – | – | 152,397 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax withholding | −3,235 | $8.34 | $26.98K | 149,162 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax withholding | −22,796 | $8.34 | $190.12K | 260,631 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 30, 2025 | Option exercise | +42,515 | – | – | 283,427 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Sep 30, 2025 | Option exercise | +193,353 | – | – | 1,107,811 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax withholding | −111,034 | $8.34 | $926.02K | 996,777 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Sep 30, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,814 | – | – | 173,746 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax withholding | −2,814 | $8.34 | $23.47K | 170,932 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax withholding | −16,420 | $8.34 | $136.94K | 291,811 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 30, 2025 | Option exercise | +42,515 | – | – | 308,231 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −70,680 | $9.72 | $687.01K | 149,162 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Group COO | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +145,135 | – | – | 219,842 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +165,361 | – | – | 321,443 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −80,531 | $9.72 | $782.76K | 240,912 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +661,355 | – | – | 1,264,646 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −350,188 | $9.72 | $3.40M | 914,458 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −48,910 | $9.72 | $475.41K | 170,932 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +145,135 | – | – | 219,842 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −55,727 | $9.72 | $541.67K | 265,716 |
| David Trick Exec VP, CFO & Treasurer | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +165,361 | – | – | 321,443 |
| Daniel McGinnis Sr. MD & COO | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +29,832 | – | – | 48,288 |
| Daniel McGinnis Sr. MD & COO | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −10,053 | $9.72 | $97.72K | 38,235 |
| Stephen Michael Ksenak Sr. MD & General Counsel | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +129,146 | – | – | 248,778 |
| Stephen Michael Ksenak Sr. MD & General Counsel | Sep 29, 2025 | Tax withholding | −43,522 | $9.72 | $423.03K | 205,256 |
| Kristi Ann Matus Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +39,179 | – | – | 48,179 |
| Joan M. Lammtennant Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +106,990 | – | – | 106,990 |
| Lisa G. Iglesias Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +67,777 | – | – | 82,327 |
| Ian David Haft Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +131,921 | – | – | 131,921 |
| Michael D. Price Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +39,179 | – | – | 205,477 |
| Jeffrey Scott Stein Director | Sep 29, 2025 | Conversion | +167,807 | – | – | 217,807 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Aug 11, 2025 | Buy | +25,000 | $7.03 | $175.75K | 603,291 |
| Jeffrey Scott Stein Director | May 14, 2025 | Buy | +5,000 | $6.48 | $32.40K | 50,000 |
| Jeffrey Scott Stein Director | May 14, 2025 | Buy | +10,000 | $6.45 | $64.50K | 45,000 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 14, 2025 | Buy | +40,000 | $6.50 | $260.00K | 578,291 |
| Michael D. Price Director | May 14, 2025 | Buy | +76,923 | $6.49 | $499.23K | 166,235 |
| Michael D. Price Director | May 14, 2025 | Buy | +63 | $6.54 | $412 | 166,298 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Mar 13, 2025 | Tax withholding | −238 | $8.39 | $2.00K | 74,707 |
| R. Sharon Smith Exec VP & Chief Strategy Offr | Mar 13, 2025 | Option exercise | +238 | – | – | 74,945 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 13, 2025 | Tax withholding | −13,452 | $8.39 | $112.86K | 538,291 |
| Claude LeBlanc Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 13, 2025 | Option exercise | +24,327 | – | – | 551,743 |
| Stephen Michael Ksenak Sr. MD & General Counsel | Mar 13, 2025 | Option exercise | +4,726 | – | – | 123,302 |
| Stephen Michael Ksenak Sr. MD & General Counsel | Mar 13, 2025 | Tax withholding | −1,703 | $8.39 | $14.29K | 121,599 |
| Robert Bryan Eisman Sr. MD & CAO | Mar 13, 2025 | Option exercise | +1,908 | – | – | 70,795 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Herzog Officer | Jun 26, 2023 | 105,553 | $1.43M | Jun 26, 2023 | Open Market Purchase |