Zhimin Feng Sells 3,872 Shares of SEA (NYSE:SE) Stock

Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:SE) President Zhimin Feng sold 3,872 shares of SEA stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.83, for a total value of $467,853.76. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 212,407 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,665,137.81. The trade was a 1.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Zhimin Feng also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, August 25th, Zhimin Feng sold 15,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.29, for a total value of $1,834,350.00.
• On Wednesday, August 19th, Zhimin Feng sold 298 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total value of $35,760.00.
• On Monday, August 17th, Zhimin Feng sold 8,423 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.29, for a total transaction of $1,013,202.67.
• On Thursday, August 13th, Zhimin Feng sold 15,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.00, for a total transaction of $1,860,000.00.
• On Tuesday, August 11th, Zhimin Feng sold 15,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.07, for a total transaction of $1,951,050.00.

SEA Stock Performance

SE opened at $119.48 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The company has a market cap of $73.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.13, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.54. The company’s 50 day moving average is $108.91 and its 200 day moving average is $97.07. Sea Limited Sponsored ADR has a 12-month low of $77.05 and a 12-month high of $199.30.

SEA (NYSE:SE) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The Internet company based in Singapore reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by ($0.16). SEA had a net margin of 5.98% and a return on equity of 13.54%. The business had revenue of $7.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.12 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.65 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 48.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Sea Limited Sponsored ADR will post 2.91 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting SEA

Here are the key news stories impacting SEA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly constructive on SE. The stock has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $151.90. Benchmark raised its target to $175 and maintained a Buy rating, while JPMorgan retained its Overweight rating with a $163 target. Sea analyst ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high at approximately 59.5%, and several investors increased their positions during the second quarter. Continued institutional participation may provide support for the stock. Sea institutional ownership
• Neutral Sentiment: Sea’s latest quarter showed substantial operating growth: revenue rose 48.3% year over year to $7.79 billion, exceeding the $7.12 billion consensus estimate. Still, earnings per share of $0.70 fell short of analysts’ $0.86 forecast, indicating that profitability remains a concern despite strong top-line momentum.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple executives sold shares on August 25–26. CEO Xiaodong Li sold 57,690 shares for approximately $7.05 million, COO Gang Ye sold 30,000 shares for about $3.60 million, and President Zhimin Feng sold a combined 18,872 shares for roughly $2.30 million. Additional sales by insiders Feng Zhao and Yanjun Wang brought the total above 110,000 shares. The transactions were disclosed in SEC filings and may create a near-term sentiment overhang. Sea insider filing
• Negative Sentiment: Yanjun Wang has repeatedly sold 1,500 shares every few trading days since early August, including another sale on August 26 at $119.81. These trades may reflect scheduled diversification, but their frequency adds to investor caution.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on SE. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of SEA in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $153.00 price target on shares of SEA in a report on Thursday, August 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on SEA from $168.00 to $163.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of SEA in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded SEA from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $151.90.

Institutional Trading of SEA

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of SE. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its stake in SEA by 539.6% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 307 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC grew its position in shares of SEA by 26.5% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 831 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky increased its holdings in shares of SEA by 611.1% in the second quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky now owns 1,280 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $123,000 after purchasing an additional 1,100 shares during the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its holdings in shares of SEA by 102.5% in the fourth quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 1,132 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $144,000 after purchasing an additional 573 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of SEA in the fourth quarter worth about $175,000. 59.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

SEA Company Profile

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is a Singapore-based consumer internet company that operates a trio of interconnected businesses across digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services. Founded in 2009 as Garena and later rebranded as Sea, the company is headquartered in Singapore and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sea positions itself as a technology platform focused on enabling online consumers, merchants and developers primarily across Southeast Asia and adjacent markets.

Sea’s digital entertainment arm, Garena, is a game developer and publisher that also organizes esports initiatives and operates online gaming platforms.