{
  "id": 5179130,
  "title": "Harley-Davidson CFO Jonathan Root sells $42,672 in common stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/harley-davidson-cfo-jonathan-root-sells-42-672-in-common-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:31:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/harleydavidson-cfo-jonathan-root-sells-42672-in-common-stock-93CH-4886814"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harley-Davidson CFO Jonathan Root divested $42,672 worth of the company's common stock on September 1, 2026. The CFO sold 1,554 shares at a price of $27.46 per share. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at $27.81, reflecting a 58% increase over the past six months and a 38% gain year-to-date. Root's sale was executed in accordance with a trading plan established on February 17, 2026. Currently, he holds 26,292 shares directly and 15,177.5382 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. Harley-Davidson offers a 2.7% dividend yield, which has been increased consecutively for five years. Based on InvestingPro's analysis, the company appears undervalued at the moment. Harley-Davidson recently released its second-quarter 2026 earnings, which surpassed market expectations. The company reported an increase in profit and revenue, with global sales up by 1%. Despite a 6% decline in consolidated revenue to $1.227 billion, the core motorcycle business demonstrated resilience with a 6% rise in sales to $1.1 billion and an 18% increase in operating income to $72 million. Harley-Davidson has raised its full-year operating income guidance for both its motorcycle and financial services segments. The stock's price target has been adjusted by the investment firm DA Davidson, now ranging from $30 to $33, with a Buy rating maintained. Additionally, Director Daniel Nova made a significant insider transaction by purchasing approximately $1 million worth of stock, equivalent to 40,000 shares at $24.5675 each. These events underscore the positive market sentiment and investor confidence in Harley-Davidson's business outlook.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}