Paulson & Co. Deploys $1.1M into Thryv Following Q2 Loss
THRY sits 44% above its 52-week low of $1.91 on elevated volume (1.8× avg).
Summary
On August 4-5, 2026, Paulson & Co. bought $1.1 million of Thryv stock, raising its stake to 8.8 million shares. The purchase came immediately after Thryv reported a $16.7 million Q2 loss and a steep decline in its legacy Marketing Services business.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · THRY
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Paulson Buys $1.1M of Thryv Stock
Paulson & Co. purchased 399,548 shares for $1,122,376 at $2.79-$2.82 on August 4-5, 2026, increasing its total holdings to 8,843,383 shares.
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Purchase Follows Q2 Loss
The buy came immediately after Thryv reported a $16.7 million Q2 net loss and a 62% revenue decline in its legacy Marketing Services segment, suggesting Paulson sees value in the SaaS business.
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Stake Now 8.8 Million Shares
Post-transaction, Paulson holds 8.8 million shares, representing a significant ownership position in the micro-cap company.
Analysis · THRY · Trade & Services
Just after Thryv posted a $16.7 million Q2 loss and a 62% plunge in Marketing Services revenue, 10% owner Paulson & Co. stepped in with a $1.1 million purchase on August 4-5. The buying lifted its stake to 8.8 million shares. Though Paulson is a financial investor rather than an executive, the timing and scale—over 1% of the company's market cap—signal conviction that the SaaS business can offset the legacy segment's collapse. With the stock trading near $2.80, sharply below prior levels, this move amounts to a turnaround bet at depressed prices.
At the time of this filing, THRY was trading at $2.75 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $109.3M. The 52-week trading range was $1.91 to $14.28. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.