Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND) Director Sven-Olof Lindblad Sells 28,002 Shares

February 6, 2026 by InsiderTrades.com

Key Points

Director Sven‑Olof Lindblad sold roughly 919,480 shares across late January–early February (including 28,002 shares on Feb 4 at $17.61), leaving him with 10,783,962 shares after the latest sale (a 0.26% ownership decrease from that transaction).
CEO Benjamin Bressler also executed large open‑market sales (181,389 and 41,000 shares on Feb 4–5), and the article flags persistent insider selling as a notable near‑term negative signal for sentiment.
Stock context: LIND opened at $19.11, trades in a 52‑week range of $7.45–$18.42, has a market cap of about $1.06 billion, and carries a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a roughly $19 price target.

Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND - Get Free Report) Director Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 28,002 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.61, for a total value of $493,115.22. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 10,783,962 shares in the company, valued at $189,905,570.82. This trade represents a 0.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Sven-Olof Lindblad also recently made the following trade(s):

On Tuesday, February 3rd, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 127,310 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.38, for a total transaction of $2,212,647.80.
On Monday, February 2nd, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 233,505 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.27, for a total transaction of $4,032,631.35.
On Friday, January 30th, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 78,283 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.66, for a total transaction of $1,304,194.78.
On Thursday, January 29th, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 105,356 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.84, for a total value of $1,774,195.04.
On Tuesday, January 27th, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 44,002 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.98, for a total value of $703,151.96.
On Wednesday, January 28th, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 86,639 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.29, for a total value of $1,411,349.31.
On Monday, January 26th, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 42,903 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.03, for a total value of $687,735.09.
On Friday, January 23rd, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 36,066 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.08, for a total transaction of $579,941.28.
On Thursday, January 22nd, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 62,100 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.48, for a total transaction of $1,023,408.00.
On Wednesday, January 21st, Sven-Olof Lindblad sold 75,314 shares of Lindblad Expeditions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.03, for a total value of $1,207,283.42.

Lindblad Expeditions Stock Performance

Lindblad Expeditions stock opened at $19.11 on Friday. Lindblad Expeditions has a one year low of $7.45 and a one year high of $18.42. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $14.89 and a 200 day moving average of $13.50. The stock has a market cap of $1.06 billion, a PE ratio of -27.81 and a beta of 2.27.

Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $240.17 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $229.68 million. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Lindblad Expeditions will post -0.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lindblad Expeditions

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Pier Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Lindblad Expeditions by 21.6% during the fourth quarter. Pier Capital LLC now owns 577,479 shares of the company's stock worth $8,327,000 after buying an additional 102,770 shares during the period. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lindblad Expeditions in the 4th quarter valued at $145,000. UBS Group AG lifted its stake in shares of Lindblad Expeditions by 57.9% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 833,372 shares of the company's stock worth $12,017,000 after purchasing an additional 305,704 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lindblad Expeditions during the 4th quarter worth $1,709,000. Finally, Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Lindblad Expeditions by 122.6% during the fourth quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 78,241 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,128,000 after purchasing an additional 43,093 shares in the last quarter. 75.94% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Lindblad Expeditions News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Lindblad Expeditions this week:

Positive Sentiment: Nat Geo–Lindblad unveiled a warm‑weather expedition brochure for the UK travel trade — a marketing push that may help bookings and seasonal demand in key markets. Article Title
Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to highlight improvements in returns on capital and institutional accumulation (several hedge funds increased positions), which supports longer‑term upside. Article Title
Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst coverage is mixed: some firms raised targets and maintain Buy ratings while others keep Hold/Sell views — the consensus remains a moderate buy with a ~$19 target, so analyst chatter is a net neutral but volatile factor. Article Title
Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut LIND from a “strong‑buy” to a “hold,” removing a recent bullish endorsement and likely weighing on short‑term demand for the shares. Article Title
Negative Sentiment: CEO Benjamin Bressler executed large open‑market sales on Feb 4–5 (181,389 shares at ~$18.04 and 41,000 shares at ~$18.08), reducing his stake materially — a headline that typically pressures sentiment even if sales are for personal/liquidity reasons. Article Title
Negative Sentiment: Director Sven‑Olof Lindblad has been selling sizable blocks across late Jan–early Feb (multiple filings: recent sales include 233,505 shares at ~$17.27, 127,310 at ~$17.38, and other tranches). Persistent, multi‑period insider selling is the strongest near‑term negative signal in these alerts. Article Title

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Citigroup initiated coverage on Lindblad Expeditions in a report on Tuesday, December 30th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Lindblad Expeditions in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded Lindblad Expeditions from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, October 25th. Benchmark reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Lindblad Expeditions in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on shares of Lindblad Expeditions from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $19.00.

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About Lindblad Expeditions

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Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) is a global leader in expedition cruising, specializing in immersive small-ship voyages to some of the world's most remote and wildlife-rich regions. The company operates a fleet of purpose-built vessels designed to navigate challenging waters and shorelines, offering guests up-close encounters with natural environments such as the polar ice caps, the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica's rainforests and the waterways of Alaska, Patagonia and the Arctic.

Founded on the pioneering spirit of Lars-Eric Lindblad, regarded as the father of expedition travel, Lindblad Expeditions carries forward a legacy of discovery that dates back to the 1960s.