SEA (NYSE:SE) COO Gang Ye Sells 20,000 Shares

Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:SE) COO Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.11, for a total transaction of $2,082,200.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 638,792 shares in the company, valued at $66,504,635.12. This represents a 3.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Gang Ye also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, September 14th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.95, for a total value of $2,159,000.00.
• On Thursday, September 10th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $108.04, for a total value of $2,160,800.00.
• On Tuesday, September 8th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.73, for a total value of $2,254,600.00.
• On Thursday, September 3rd, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.33, for a total value of $2,266,600.00.
• On Tuesday, September 1st, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.29, for a total value of $2,265,800.00.
• On Friday, August 28th, Gang Ye sold 30,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total value of $3,594,600.00.
• On Thursday, August 27th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.50, for a total value of $2,350,000.00.
• On Tuesday, August 25th, Gang Ye sold 30,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.96, for a total value of $3,598,800.00.
• On Monday, August 24th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.92, for a total value of $2,318,400.00.
• On Thursday, August 20th, Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares of SEA stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.18, for a total value of $2,343,600.00.

SEA Stock Down 2.2%

NYSE SE opened at $101.20 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.48, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The company has a fifty day moving average of $111.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $96.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $61.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.07, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.51. Sea Limited Sponsored ADR has a 52 week low of $77.05 and a 52 week high of $195.48.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of SEA from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded SEA from a “sector perform” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of SEA in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Benchmark increased their price target on SEA from $140.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of SEA in a research note on Monday, July 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned 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 an average price target of $149.40.

Key SEA News

Here are the key news stories impacting SEA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of approximately $149.40, substantially above recent trading levels. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded the stock to “buy,” while Benchmark raised its target to $175.00. Sea Limited receives Moderate Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Sea’s latest quarter delivered strong operating momentum, with revenue increasing 48.3% year over year to $7.79 billion, exceeding analysts’ $7.12 billion estimate. Institutional investors also hold approximately 59.5% of the shares, with several funds increasing their positions.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent Zacks and Yahoo Finance coverage primarily reflects heightened investor attention rather than a new fundamental announcement. The increased visibility may support trading interest but does not provide a clear earnings or business catalyst. Sea Limited investor attention article
• Neutral Sentiment: Sea Limited’s balance sheet remains relatively strong, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. However, the stock’s P/E ratio near 39 makes it vulnerable to disappointment, particularly after quarterly EPS of $0.70 came in below the $0.86 consensus estimate.
• Negative Sentiment: Several insiders recently sold shares. COO Gang Ye sold 20,000 shares for about $2.08 million, while Jingye Chen sold 30,000 shares for roughly $3.12 million. Yanjun Wang also sold 1,200 shares after earlier sales. The clustered transactions may reinforce near-term selling pressure, although the insiders continue to retain shares. Sea Limited insider sales
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings-per-share miss and elevated valuation appear to be outweighing Sea’s strong revenue growth in the short term. Recent trading has also remained below the 50-day moving average, suggesting continued investor caution.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SEA

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its position in SEA by 26.5% during the 1st 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 lifted its holdings in shares of SEA by 611.1% in the 2nd quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky now owns 1,280 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $123,000 after buying an additional 1,100 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its position in shares of SEA by 102.5% during the 4th quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 1,132 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $144,000 after buying an additional 573 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of SEA during the 4th quarter worth $175,000. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of SEA during the second quarter valued at $203,000. 59.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About SEA

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is a Singapore-based global consumer internet company that develops and operates digital services across entertainment, e-commerce and financial technology. Founded in 2009 as Garena, the company adopted the Sea name in 2017 as it expanded beyond online gaming.

Garena, Sea’s digital entertainment business, publishes and develops online games, including the widely distributed mobile battle royale title Free Fire. Garena also provides an online platform for game-related content and community activities.

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