CEO Brian Harris Increases Stake in Ladder Capital Corp Following Share Grant and Open Market Purchase
LADR is trading near its 52-week low of $9.68 (8.3% above the low).
Summary
Ladder Capital Corp CEO Brian Harris increased his beneficial ownership to 6.8% through a significant share grant and a smaller open market purchase, signaling confidence after recent negative financial results.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · LADR
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CEO Purchases Shares
Brian Harris purchased 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in open market transactions on February 6, 2026, for approximately $51,550.
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Significant Share Grant
On February 18, 2026, Mr. Harris was granted 846,958 shares of Class A Common Stock, with 513,680 shares net received after tax withholding, significantly increasing his holdings.
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Beneficial Ownership Update
Mr. Harris's beneficial ownership now stands at 8,708,733 shares, representing 6.8% of the company's Class A Common Stock outstanding.
Analysis · LADR · Real Estate & Construction
This Schedule 13D/A filing reveals that CEO Brian Harris has significantly increased his beneficial ownership in Ladder Capital Corp. The increase stems from a substantial grant of 846,958 shares (with 513,680 shares net received after tax withholding) and a smaller open market purchase of 5,000 shares. This accumulation of shares by the CEO, particularly following the recent 10-K filing which reported a significant decline in net income, could be interpreted as a vote of confidence in the company's future prospects and a move to align his interests further with shareholders. Investors should monitor future operational performance to see if this insider confidence translates into improved financial results.
At the time of this filing, LADR was trading at $10.48 on NYSE in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.3B. The 52-week trading range was $9.68 to $11.92. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.