$PLPC
Preformed Line Products Co
XNAS•Industrials•Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
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Key Stats
- Price
- $421.37
- Change today
- -3.08%
- Previous close
- $434.74
- 52-week range
- $178.07 – $504.69
- Market cap
- $2.17B
- P/E ratio
- 28.63
- Dividend yield
- 0.19% ($0.84)
- Institutional own.
- 73.13%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 228K ▼ -7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Days to cover
- 2.3d
- Avg daily volume
- 112K
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.5x
- 15m
- 0.5x
- 1h
- 1.0x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $PLPC down today?
PLPC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on PLPC today, peaking at 2.0x its normal volume.
Latest filing144Notice of proposed insider sale (144)Aug 19, 2026 · yesterdayAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
3 buys, 9 sells last 3 months (20/40 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Corlett Glen E Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K 0.04% of company | n/a | n/a | $914K at $457.02 | Aug 5, 26 |
Ruhlman Randall M Beneficial Owner (10%) | Sold (automatic/other) | -9K 0.2% of company | sold 2.0% | 452K | $3.3M at $358.15 | Aug 3, 26 |
Ruhlman Randall M Beneficial Owner (10%) | Acquired (grant/award) | +9K 0.2% of company | added 2.3% | 414K | $3.3M at $358.15 | Aug 3, 26 |
Klaus Andrew S Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -635 0.01% of company | sold 4.4% | 14K | $230K at $362.22 | Jun 12, 26 |
Ruhlman Jon Ryan Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K 0.02% of company | sold 26% | 3K | $361K at $360.68 | Jun 11, 26 |
Olenik John J Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K 0.02% of company | sold 13% | 7K | $361K at $360.91 | Jun 10, 26 |
O'Shaughnessy Timothy Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -750 0.02% of company | sold 19% | 3K | $271K at $360.91 | Jun 10, 26 |
Morcos Assaad A Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K 0.02% of company | n/a | n/a | $361K at $360.91 | Jun 10, 26 |
Morcos Assaad A Officer | Other | 1K 0.02% of company | n/a | 1K | $132K at $132.40 | Jun 10, 26 |
Ruhlman Jon Ryan Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +18K 0.4% of company | n/a | 18K | n/a | Jun 9, 26 |
Cross Maegan Adams Ruhlman Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +18K 0.4% of company | n/a | 18K | n/a | Jun 9, 26 |
Ruhlman Robert G Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -36K 0.7% of company | sold 13% | 250K | n/a | Jun 9, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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PLPC stock FAQ
Why is $PLPC down today?
PLPC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on PLPC today, peaking at 2.0x its normal volume.
What is the PLPC stock price today?
PLPC last traded at $421.37, down 3.08% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does PLPC pay a dividend?
Yes. PLPC currently has a dividend yield of about 0.19% ($0.84 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live PLPC alerts?
The PLPC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged PLPC 34 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is PLPC on?
PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $2.17B in the WATER, SEWER, PIPELINE, COMM & POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION sector.
Is PLPC good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge PLPC for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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