Rep. Brian Babin Sells Off Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS)

Representative Brian Babin (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS). In a filing disclosed on May 18th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Woodside Energy Group stock on May 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS SEP IRA” account.

Representative Brian Babin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Westshore Terminals Investment (OTCMKTS:WTSHF) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ:FIP) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of South32 (OTCMKTS:SOUHY) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) on 5/5/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) on 5/5/2026.

Woodside Energy Group Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of WDS stock opened at $23.26 on Wednesday. Woodside Energy Group Ltd has a one year low of $13.58 and a one year high of $25.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 1.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $23.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.26.

Woodside Energy Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were given a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a yield of 594.0%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Woodside Energy Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of WDS. Arax Advisory Partners increased its stake in Woodside Energy Group by 257.0% during the fourth quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 1,660 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 1,195 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Woodside Energy Group by 111.3% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,092 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 1,102 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in shares of Woodside Energy Group in the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Woodside Energy Group in the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its position in shares of Woodside Energy Group by 38.7% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 646 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 3.17% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Mark Anthony Abbotsford sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.06, for a total value of $180,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 24,467 shares in the company, valued at approximately $588,676.02. This trade represents a 23.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.04% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Babin

Brian Babin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 36th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Babin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 36th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Babin is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Babin served in the United States Air Force as a captain from 1975 to 1979. While serving, he earned his B.S. in biology from Lamar University in 1973. He then enrolled in dental school at the University of Texas and graduated with his D.D.S. in 1976. He has been engaged in general dental practice since 1979.

Woodside Energy Group Company Profile

Woodside Energy Group (NYSE: WDS) is an Australia-based energy company focused on the exploration, development, production and marketing of oil and natural gas, with a strong emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company’s activities span the upstream value chain, including exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon resources, development and operation of production facilities, and the sale and delivery of hydrocarbons to global customers.

Woodside’s operations center on conventional oil and gas projects and large-scale LNG processing and export, supported by project management, engineering and commercial trading capabilities.